UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur
- IPC
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 5.73K–12.1K
MYR 23.3K–49.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
International school in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur offering the Cambridge Primary Curriculum with IPC at primary level and Cambridge IGCSE, plus boarding and co-curricular programmes.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IPC · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 40
- School day
- 07:45-14:50
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 - 2 | MYR 23,250≈ USD 5.73K |
| Year 1 | MYR 33,000≈ USD 8.13K |
| Year 2 | MYR 36,150≈ USD 8.91K |
| Year 3 | MYR 36,150≈ USD 8.91K |
| Year 4 - 6 | MYR 38,100≈ USD 9.39K |
| Year 7 - 8 | MYR 45,300≈ USD 11.2K |
| Year 9 - 11 | MYR 49,200≈ USD 12.1K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 - 2 | MYR 23,250 (about USD 5.73K) |
| Year 1 | MYR 33,000 (about USD 8.13K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 36,150 (about USD 8.91K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 36,150 (about USD 8.91K) |
| Year 4 - 6 | MYR 38,100 (about USD 9.39K) |
| Year 7 - 8 | MYR 45,300 (about USD 11.2K) |
| Year 9 - 11 | MYR 49,200 (about USD 12.1K) |
Source: school website (ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur (this school) | MYR 23,250 (about USD 5.73K) | MYR 49,200 (about USD 12.1K) |
| 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) |
| Garden International School | MYR 52,440 (about USD 12.9K) | MYR 126,870 (about USD 31.3K) |
| Mont'Kiara International School | MYR 36,520 (about USD 9K) | MYR 130,540 (about USD 32.2K) |
| Asia Pacific International School | MYR 25,026 (about USD 6.17K) | MYR 56,535 (about USD 13.9K) |
Source: school website (ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,200
- Enrolment fee
- 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 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIPC · IGCSE
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
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
- STEM
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Makerspace
- Theatre
After-school activities
- Acting Workshop
- Fun Art
- Robothink
- Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Forensic Investigation
- Music Academy
- Yoga
- Chess
- Model UN
- Duke of Edinburgh
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Lessons run Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 2:50pm, with co-curricular activities on Tuesday to Thursday afternoons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Bus and van routes serve several areas across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, run by contracted transport operators.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The boarding programme offers a shared living and learning environment with dedicated houseparents and staff supporting students' independence and wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Primary follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and the IPC, with secondary covering Cambridge IGCSE.
- Cambridge Primary
- IPC
- Cambridge IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Character education and values sit alongside academics, guided by The Virtues Project.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL and English Immersion Programme teachers support students learning English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The school employs a school counsellor and staff provide pastoral support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
A multicultural community with students from over 40 nationalities and teachers from more than 17 countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The Cheras campus includes sports, laboratory and studio facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
The campus has a swimming pool and a multi-purpose sports court.
- Swimming pool
- Multi-purpose sports court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Facilities include an ICT and robotics lab and science laboratories.
- ICT & robotics lab
- Laboratories
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Extra facilities include a makerspace, creative arts studio, music studio and performing arts auditorium.
- Makerspace
- Creative arts studio
- Music studio
- Performing arts auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic-style activities include robotics, forensic investigation, chess and Model UN.
- Robothink
- Forensic Investigation
- Chess
- Model UN
- Scrabble
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Art, drama and music activities are offered within the co-curricular programme.
- Fun Art
- Acting Workshop
- Music Academy
- Digital Arts
- Mural Art
- Music Performance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and student leadership roles are part of school life.
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Student Leaders
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing activities such as yoga and zumba are on offer.
- Yoga
- Zumba
- Fundamental Movement
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Besides English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu and Spanish are taught.
- Mandarin
- Bahasa Melayu
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
The school runs an English Immersion Programme (EIP).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Recognised as an Apple Distinguished School; students take part in the Duke of Edinburgh award and the World Scholar's Cup.
- Apple Distinguished School
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- World Scholar's Cup
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, an AIMS member, and affiliated with the Australian Boarding Schools Association.
- Cambridge Assessment International Education
- AIMS
- Australian Boarding Schools Association
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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