Seri Botani International School
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 1.21K–2.02K
MYR 4.9K–8.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Cambridge international co-educational day school in Ipoh, Malaysia, offering Early Years to IGCSE, with boarding on a purpose-built 10-acre campus.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–16
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2020
- School day
- 08:00-15:45
- Entry process
- Interview
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- CIE
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 |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 4,900≈ USD 1.21K |
| Year 2 | MYR 4,900≈ USD 1.21K |
| Year 3 | MYR 5,150≈ USD 1.27K |
| Year 4 | MYR 5,150≈ USD 1.27K |
| Year 5 | MYR 6,100≈ USD 1.5K |
| Year 6 | MYR 6,100≈ USD 1.5K |
| Year 7 | MYR 7,050≈ USD 1.74K |
| Year 8 | MYR 7,050≈ USD 1.74K |
| Year 9 | MYR 7,050≈ USD 1.74K |
| Year 10 | MYR 8,200≈ USD 2.02K |
| Year 11 | MYR 8,200≈ USD 2.02K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 4,900 (about USD 1.21K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 4,900 (about USD 1.21K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 5,150 (about USD 1.27K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 5,150 (about USD 1.27K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 6,100 (about USD 1.5K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 6,100 (about USD 1.5K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 7,050 (about USD 1.74K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 7,050 (about USD 1.74K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 7,050 (about USD 1.74K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 8,200 (about USD 2.02K) |
| Year 11 | MYR 8,200 (about USD 2.02K) |
Source: school website (sbis.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Seri Botani International School (this school) | MYR 4,900 (about USD 1.21K) | MYR 8,200 (about USD 2.02K) |
| Knewton Global Schools Ipoh | MYR 8,925 (about USD 2.2K) | MYR 21,675 (about USD 5.34K) |
| Imperial International School | MYR 7,800 (about USD 1.92K) | MYR 22,500 (about USD 5.54K) |
| Westlake International School | MYR 9,750 (about USD 2.4K) | MYR 29,700 (about USD 7.32K) |
| Wesley Methodist School Ipoh (International) | MYR 12,480 (about USD 3.07K) | MYR 20,190 (about USD 4.97K) |
| EdQuest International School | MYR 13,600 (about USD 3.35K) | MYR 19,600 (about USD 4.83K) |
Source: school website (sbis.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Year 1 → Year 11
| Seri Botani International School · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4,900 |
| Year 2 | 4,900 |
| Year 3 | 5,150 |
| Year 4 | 5,150 |
| Year 5 | 6,100 |
| Year 6 | 6,100 |
| Year 7 | 7,050 |
| Year 8 | 7,050 |
| Year 9 | 7,050 |
| Year 10 | 8,200 |
| Year 11 | 8,200 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 4,900 |
| Year 2 | MYR 4,900 |
| Year 3 | MYR 5,150 |
| Year 4 | MYR 5,150 |
| Year 5 | MYR 6,100 |
| Year 6 | MYR 6,100 |
| Year 7 | MYR 7,050 |
| Year 8 | MYR 7,050 |
| Year 9 | MYR 7,050 |
| Year 10 | MYR 8,200 |
| Year 11 | MYR 8,200 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 500
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 1,500
- Deposit
- MYR 5,000
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 2026-11-06)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
- Boarding
Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Futsal
- Tennis
- Swimming
Arts
- Acting
- Dancing
- Music
- Singing
After-school activities
- After School Programme
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School day structure
Secondary classes run 08:00-15:45 Monday to Thursday and 08:00-13:00 on Friday; Early Years and Primary finish earlier.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Boarding arrangements
Purpose-built boarding house for up to 86 boarders from Year 7, with nightly supervised study and weekend activities.
- Nightly supervised study
- Weekend activities
- Weekday boarding option
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs the Cambridge curriculum from Early Years to IGCSE, emphasising subject mastery and preparation for overseas university entry.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Mental wellbeing
Offers pastoral care and personal development support so that every child feels supported and safe.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 2020 as a co-educational day school with boarding facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 10-acre purpose-built campus with science labs, arts studios, music rooms, sports facilities and green spaces.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has badminton, basketball, futsal and tennis courts, a swimming pool and a sports field.
- Badminton court
- Basketball court
- Futsal court
- Tennis court
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes a library, a multipurpose hall, science labs and music rooms.
- Library
- Multipurpose hall
- Science labs
- Music room
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Has a culinary room, a sewing room and a dance and drama studio.
- Culinary room
- Sewing room
- Dance and drama studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Performing arts programme covering vocal, dance, theatre and instrumental training, embedded in the curriculum.
- Acting
- Dancing
- Music
- Singing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Steps are: submit application, placement test and interview, school review, then offer and enrolment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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