Mont'Kiara International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 9K–32.2K
MYR 36.5K–131K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Mont'Kiara International School is a close-knit community school in Kuala Lumpur, opened in 1994. It serves Pre-K3 to Grade 12 with IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes, is WASC accredited, and has students from close to 50 nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-K – Grade 12
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1994
- Term dates
- Semester 1: August to December; Semester 2: January to June
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K3 | MYR 36,520≈ USD 9K |
| Pre-K4 | MYR 43,360≈ USD 10.7K |
| KG | MYR 86,622≈ USD 21.3K |
| 1-5 | MYR 106,204≈ USD 26.2K |
| 6-8 | MYR 118,674≈ USD 29.2K |
| 9-12 | MYR 130,540≈ USD 32.2K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K3 | MYR 36,520 (about USD 9K) |
| Pre-K4 | MYR 43,360 (about USD 10.7K) |
| KG | MYR 86,622 (about USD 21.3K) |
| 1-5 | MYR 106,204 (about USD 26.2K) |
| 6-8 | MYR 118,674 (about USD 29.2K) |
| 9-12 | MYR 130,540 (about USD 32.2K) |
Source: school website (mkis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Mont'Kiara International School (this school) | MYR 36,520 (about USD 9K) | MYR 130,540 (about USD 32.2K) |
| The British International School of Kuala Lumpur | MYR 58,935 (about USD 14.5K) | MYR 127,605 (about USD 31.4K) |
| Cempaka International School Damansara Heights | MYR 27,000 (about USD 6.65K) | MYR 76,170 (about USD 18.8K) |
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur | MYR 23,250 (about USD 5.73K) | MYR 49,200 (about USD 12.1K) |
| Garden International School | MYR 52,440 (about USD 12.9K) | MYR 126,870 (about USD 31.3K) |
| Asia Pacific International School | MYR 25,026 (about USD 6.17K) | MYR 56,535 (about USD 13.9K) |
Source: school website (mkis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per semester · Across grades
Pre-K3 (3 years old) → High School (Grades 9 - 12)
| Mont'Kiara International School · Per semester | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K3 (3 years old) | 18,260 |
| Pre-K4 (4 years old) | 21,680 |
| Kindergarten (KG) | 43,311 |
| Elementary School (Grades 1 - 5) | 53,102 |
| Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) | 59,337 |
| High School (Grades 9 - 12) | 65,270 |
| Grade | Per semester |
|---|---|
| Pre-K3 (3 years old) | MYR 18,260 |
| Pre-K4 (4 years old) | MYR 21,680 |
| Kindergarten (KG) | MYR 43,311 |
| Elementary School (Grades 1 - 5) | MYR 53,102 |
| Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) | MYR 59,337 |
| High School (Grades 9 - 12) | MYR 65,270 |
The school's document states 2 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,802
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 28,000
- EAL support
- MYR 10,000
- Corporate discount
- Yes
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Eal test
- Sibling discount
- 2% rebate on second child; 3% on third and each additional child
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
- STEM
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35.1
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Intensive support
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Soccer
- Touch rugby
- Softball
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Climbing
Arts
- Visual art
- Ceramics
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Theatre
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Support for Korean families
- Korean language class
- Yes
Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- WASC, IB
- Memberships
- EARCOS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Staff include learning support, literacy support, EAL and school counselling teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a full-continuum IB programme: PYP in primary, MYP in middle school and DP in high school.
- IB Primary Years Programme
- IB Middle Years Programme
- IB Diploma Programme
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
2026 IB Diploma pass rate was 100% with an average score of 35.1, above the global average of 30.9.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Opened in August 1994, became an IB World School in 2000 and held its first graduation in 2001.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Brings the school community together through cultural celebrations, environmental work and volunteer initiatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes sports, arts, learning and service spaces such as a library, cafeteria and health office.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a 25-metre pool, sports halls, natural grass fields, climbing walls and a tennis court.
- 25m swimming pool
- Sports halls
- Grass fields
- Climbing walls
- Tennis court
- Gym
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Seven science labs, a middle school STEM lab, over 500 computers and a library with over 37,000 books.
- Science labs
- STEM lab
- Product Design Lab
- Library
- Computers and Wi-Fi
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a theatre, function hall, community lounge and stationery shop for school events and gatherings.
- Theatre
- Function Hall
- Community Lounge
- Cafeteria
- Stationery Shop
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts activities take place in a dance studio, ceramics room, four art rooms and five music rooms.
- Dance
- Ceramics
- Visual art
- Music
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Supports service and volunteer work with local communities in need.
- Volunteer initiatives
- Eco-school initiatives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Offers world language lessons including Spanish, French, Mandarin and Korean.
- Spanish
- French
- Mandarin
- Korean
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Received the WWF Bronze Eco-School Award.
- WWF Bronze Eco-School Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Fully accredited by WASC and a full-continuum IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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