Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
International School in Kuala Lumpur
1,000
24 (Malaysian, Chinese and Korean)
17 avg
Available
CIS, COBIS, FOBISIA
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar is one of the region’s premier international schools for students aged 3 to 19 years. KTJ provides boarding from the age of 11 and enjoys a diverse student population from 23 different countries across Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. With a track record of over 30 years, KTJ has established itself as one of the leading British-style co-educational boarding schools in Malaysia with over 800 students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,468 – $26,489 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM21000-RM124500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $17,129(+11%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $18,629 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 93th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels, EPQ, IELTS and SATs.
In 2020, 76% of KTJ students achieved an A*-B grade at IGCSE. 72% of KTJ students who took Chinese as a 1st or 2nd language at IGCSE received an A*-A, and 91% of KTJ students who took English literature at IGCSE achieved an A*-B grade. 75% of KTJ students who took a science subject at IGCSE also achieved an A*-B grade. In 2020, 92% of KTJ students achieved an A*-B grade at A-Level. 76% of KTJ students who took a science subject at A-Level achieved an A*-A grade, and 81% of KTJ students who took mathematics or further mathematics at A-Level achieved an A*-A grade.
Chinese, Bahasa Melayu, French.
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Students with special learning requirements receive help from our Learning Support Team. We believe that with appropriate assistance, all students learn best when they are integrated in the classroom.
English Additional Language (EAL) support is provided to students who do not speak English as a first language and require additional help to actively participate in and out of the classroom.
Primary: 8:40 Secondary: 8:30 (Fridays: 8:00) – Primary: 14:30 Secondary: 15:20
Yes.
All food served in the canteen is Halal. We also provide vegetarian and vegan options at every meal.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuala Lumpur
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysian, Chinese and Korean
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Nearby Schools (within 5km)
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