150 International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
150 international and private schools in Kuala Lumpur, median true annual cost ~$11,500/yr. The CTA below ranks them against your specific family.
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International schools in Kuala Lumpur: common questions
How many international schools are there in Kuala Lumpur?
The WhereNext registry lists 150 international and private schools in Kuala Lumpur.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
How much does international school cost in Kuala Lumpur?
49 schools have priced records; the median modeled true annual cost is $11,500/yr, with a range of $5,550–$27,829/yr. The modeled true annual cost is based on published tuition plus typical hidden costs. Fee year: 2025-2026.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 49 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What is the cheapest international school in Kuala Lumpur?
The lowest listed tuition among the 49 priced schools is $3,000/yr. No school is named because its fee confidence is not high enough to identify it reliably. Modeled true annual costs use published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 49 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What do international schools in Kuala Lumpur cost per year?
49 schools have priced records; the median modeled true annual cost is $11,500/yr, with a range of $5,550–$27,829/yr. The modeled true annual cost is based on published tuition plus typical hidden costs. Fee year: 2025-2026.
Registry data · Source: WhereNext modeled true annual costs from 49 priced school records · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
Which curricula do international schools in Kuala Lumpur offer?
The registry lists British (30 schools), IB (20 schools), American (5 schools), Australian (2 schools), Canadian (2 schools).
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
What ages do international schools in Kuala Lumpur serve?
The registry lists 144 schools serving early years (ages 5 and under), 148 schools serving primary ages (6–11), and 150 schools serving secondary ages (12–18).
Registry data · Source: WhereNext schools registry · As of Apr 27, 2026 · Last verified Apr 27, 2026
Key facts
- 150 schools international and private schools listed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Source: WhereNext school DB; fees compiled from public sources; WhereNext's derived index is CC BY 4.0 — source fees retain their own terms.
- Median true annual cost: $11,500/yr published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
- Range: $5,550–$27,829/yr cheapest to priciest published true annual cost.
- Schools serving primary ages (6–11): 48, median true annual cost $11,500/yr Blended true annual cost for schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
- Schools serving secondary ages (12–18): 49, median true annual cost $11,500/yr Blended true annual cost for schools serving these ages; published tuition plus typical hidden costs.
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What private school in Kuala Lumpur actually costs
Published tuition vs. the real annual figure after capital levies, transport, exam fees, and uniforms.
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- Published tuition$15,800
- Transport+$1,700
- Activities + uniforms+$1,300
- Capital levy+$1,100
- Other levies+$1,300
- True annual cost$21,200
Published tuition $15,800 · true annual cost $21,200 · +$5,400/yr (~+34%) in additional cost
What's inside “Other levies”
- Lunch + trips — +$750 · Canteen lunch + termly trips, Y6+ residentials, IGCSE/IB external exams.
- Registration + admin — +$550 · Application MYR 1,500-2,500 + carrying cost on refundable deposits.
| Category | USD/yr | Cumulative | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published tuition | $15,800 | $15,800 | Headline figure on the fee schedule. |
| Capital levy | +$1,100 | $16,900 | Capital fee MYR 12-20K one-time amortized over enrolled years. |
| Transport | +$1,700 | $18,600 | Optional bus; most expat families opt in due to KL traffic patterns. |
| Activities + uniforms | +$1,300 | $19,900 | Sports kit refresh, ECAs, swimming, music tuition, sports fees. |
| Registration + admin | +$550 | $20,450 | Application MYR 1,500-2,500 + carrying cost on refundable deposits. |
| Lunch + trips | +$750 | $21,200 | Canteen lunch + termly trips, Y6+ residentials, IGCSE/IB external exams. |
| True annual cost | $21,200 | $21,200 | +$5,400/yr above published tuition (~+34%). |
Top Kuala Lumpur schools by WhereNext value score
- 1.Sayfol International School
- 2.Sayfol International School
- 3.elc International School
- 4.Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur
- 5.IGB International School
- 6.Alice Smith School
- 7.Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur
- 8.Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ)
- 9.Mont'Kiara International School
- 10.Sri KDU International School Klang