ELC International School
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
ELC International School Malaysia is a British curriculum school founded in 1987, enrolling 650 students from 30 nationalities. The school holds Gold Accreditation with an Outstanding overall rating from EDT, with 80% of IGCSE grades at A* or A across the past five years. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$16,000 USD (true cost ~$13,500). Admissions are moderate; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting a smaller-scale academic-results-focused community accredited by FOBISIA in Kuala Lumpur.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $8,000–$16,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 19 (max 20) Kuala Lumpur international school · 650 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Malaysian.
- Ages: 3-16 school day starts at 8:15 am.
- Accreditations: FOBISIA verified.
650
30 (Malaysian)
19 avg / 20 max
Rolling
FOBISIA
IGCSE and A-Levels
About ELC International School
elc provides an environment which is not only conducive to learning and character building, but where students are prepared for the responsibilities, opportunities and challenges of adulthood. Parents who send their children to elc are entrusting them to a group of dedicated professionals committed to maintaining high standards both academically and socially. Courtesy, concern for others and care of the environment are all actively encouraged whilst a very firm stand is taken against negative social behaviour.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: limited
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM18000-RM27000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,500(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $15,000 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum through IGCSE. Smaller school with family feel. Registration MYR 2,000. Deposit MYR 3,000. Bus MYR 3,500-6,000/year. Uniforms MYR 500-1,000.
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
French, Chinese, Malay, Spanish
Our student welfare department offer a range of services to our students. We also have a school councilor.
elc does not currently have a Learning Support Unit for students with Special Educational Needs. Hence each application is considered carefully to ensure that elc is able to offer an appropriate learning environment to all our students.
No
8:15 am – 3:30 pm(1.10pm on Fridays)
Yes
Our canteen is halal and offered vegetarian/vegan options too
Recommended neighborhoods
Sungai Buloh, Kota Damansara, Mutiara Damansara, Kepong
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Fee Position in Kuala Lumpur
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Malaysian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
British curriculum through IGCSE. Smaller school with family feel. Registration MYR 2,000. Deposit MYR 3,000. Bus MYR 3,500-6,000/year. Uniforms MYR 500-1,000.
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