HELP International School
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
HELP International School Kuala Lumpur is a British-curriculum school with over 10 years of operation and 200+ teachers, serving 1,300 students from preschool to A-Level. The school offers IGCSE and A-Level pathways with optional IB Diploma, accredited by IBO and Cambridge, and holds Apple Distinguished School status. Annual tuition runs $5,000-$12,000 USD (true cost ~$10,000, +18% — KL's 13th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to British-curriculum families wanting accessible KL pricing.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 25 (max 25) Kuala Lumpur international school · 1,300 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at KG1 - KG2: 8:30 am KG3 - G5: 8:15 am G6 - G12: 8:15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, Cambridge verified.
1,300
25 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, Cambridge
IGCSE and A-Levels
About HELP International School
The HELP International School is part of the HELP International Corporation Berhad (HELP Group), the investment holding company for its various businesses, which are primarily in the field of education.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM23910-RM62700 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,000(+18%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,500 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 13th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum + IB Diploma option. Affordable. Part of HELP University group. Located in Subang Bestari.
British, IB
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Spanish, French
moderate
Special Educational Needs program
HIS offers an English as a Second Language programme which is designed to support students who need to develop fluency and competency in English.
KG1 - KG2: 8:30 am KG3 - G5: 8:15 am G6 - G12: 8:15 am – KG1 - KG2: Monday to Thursday: 1:00 pm, Friday: 12:30 pm KG3 - G5: Monday and Thursday: 3:15 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday: 4:15 pm, Friday: 12:45 pm G6 - G12: Monday and Thursday: 3:35 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday: 4:35 pm, Friday: 1:00 pm
Cafeteria: includes alfresco dining area overlooking the beautiful garden courtyard.
Recommended neighborhoods
Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Ara Damansara, USJ
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
British curriculum + IB Diploma option. Affordable. Part of HELP University group. Located in Subang Bestari.
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