The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 14.5K–31.4K
MYR 58.9K–128K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
British international school in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, part of the Nord Anglia Education group. Teaches ages 2 to 18 following the English National Curriculum.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Nord Anglia Education. See all 90 schools of Nord Anglia Education
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 63
- School day
- 07:30-16:30
- Gifted programme
- Yes
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-nursery (age 2) | MYR 58,935≈ USD 14.5K |
| Nursery (age 3) | MYR 58,935≈ USD 14.5K |
| Reception (age 4) | MYR 71,245≈ USD 17.6K |
| Year 1 | MYR 72,370≈ USD 17.8K |
| Years 2-6 | MYR 94,300≈ USD 23.2K |
| Years 7-9 | MYR 106,790≈ USD 26.3K |
| Years 10-11 | MYR 125,425≈ USD 30.9K |
| Years 12-13 | MYR 127,605≈ USD 31.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-nursery (age 2) | MYR 58,935 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Nursery (age 3) | MYR 58,935 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Reception (age 4) | MYR 71,245 (about USD 17.6K) |
| Year 1 | MYR 72,370 (about USD 17.8K) |
| Years 2-6 | MYR 94,300 (about USD 23.2K) |
| Years 7-9 | MYR 106,790 (about USD 26.3K) |
| Years 10-11 | MYR 125,425 (about USD 30.9K) |
| Years 12-13 | MYR 127,605 (about USD 31.4K) |
Source: school website (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (this school) | MYR 58,935 (about USD 14.5K) | MYR 127,605 (about USD 31.4K) |
| Mont'Kiara International School | MYR 36,520 (about USD 9K) | MYR 130,540 (about USD 32.2K) |
| 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 (nordangliaeducation.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,500
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 18,000
- Deposit
- MYR 10,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entry assessment, Interview
- Open days
- 2026-11-03
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- STEM
- Sport
- Visual arts
- Average class size
- 22
Exam results
- A Level · Top grades
- 53%
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Climbing wall
Sports
- Swimming
- Climbing
- Pitch sports
- Court sports
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
After-school activities
- Cooking
- Hip-hop dance
- Fencing
- Capoeira
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Compiled from public sources
- Accreditations
- COBIS
- Memberships
- fobisia, COBIS
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
School day structure
Runs Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am to 3pm.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Part of the Nord Anglia Education group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Applies the English National Curriculum from early years to sixth form, with personalised learning pathways and IGCSE and A-level qualifications.
- English National Curriculum
- IGCSE
- AS and A-level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Publishes 2026 IGCSE and A-level results, including the share of top grades and university offers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Emphasises a culture of happiness and student wellbeing, including peer-led kindness initiatives.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Students join the Nord Anglia Global Campus platform, shared with students across 32 countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Purpose-built campus with an auditorium, music rooms, STEAM labs, pools and sports areas.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include swimming pools, gyms, a covered Astroturf pitch, a climbing wall and a rooftop pitch.
- Outdoor competition pool
- Splash pool
- Covered Astroturf pitch
- Gymnasiums
- Climbing wall
- Rooftop 5-a-side pitch
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes a STEAM zone, design technology labs, a 3D printing room and three libraries.
- STEAM zone
- 3D printing room
- Design technology labs
- Three libraries
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
A 600-seat auditorium, around 20 music rooms and two drama and dance studios.
- 600-seat auditorium
- Music classrooms and studios
- Drama and dance suites
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Challenge programme for gifted students and collaboration with MIT in STEAM activities.
- Be Ambitious programme
- MIT collaboration
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Whole-class and individual instrumental lessons, specialist music programmes and regular concerts.
- Instrumental music
- Concerts
- Drama
- Dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language enrichment through cultural events, competitions and optional extra languages.
- Japanese
- German
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
More than 100 co-curricular activities, including cooking, hip-hop dance, fencing and capoeira.
- Cooking
- Hip-hop dance
- Fencing
- Capoeira
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Partnership with UNICEF challenges students to take part in social change initiatives.
- UNICEF partnership
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches Mandarin, Spanish, French and Bahasa, with options by year group and IGCSE courses in Key Stage 4.
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- French
- Bahasa
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
In 2022, 47 learners were recognised at the Pearson Excellence Awards, and two students earned top world results.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families enquire with the admissions team and can book a campus tour.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur, No 1 Changkat Bukit Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47800 Malaysia
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