Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ)
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ) is a co-educational British day-and-boarding international school in Mantin (Seremban District near Kuala Lumpur), founded 1991 and serving 1,000 students from 24 nationalities aged 4-19. The school offers IGCSE and A-Level pathways with optional IB Diploma, accredited by IBO and COBIS, with carbon-neutral school status. Annual tuition runs $8,000-$18,000 USD (true cost ~$14,500, +12%). Admissions are moderate; best suited to British-curriculum families considering boarding in Malaysia.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $8,000–$18,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 17 Kuala Lumpur international school · 1,000 students total.
- 24 nationalities top: Malaysian, Chinese and Korean.
- Ages: 7-18 school day starts at Primary: 8:40 Secondary: 8:30 (Fridays: 8:00).
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS verified.
1,000
24 (Malaysian, Chinese and Korean)
17 avg
Available
IBO, COBIS
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (KTJ)
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.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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 – $18,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM21000-RM124500 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $14,500(+12%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $16,000 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 90th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
British curriculum + IB Diploma. Day and boarding school. Located in Mantin (45min from KL). Boarding adds ~$5,000-8,000/yr.
British, IB
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.
moderate
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.
Recommended neighborhoods
Nilai, Seremban, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya
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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
British curriculum + IB Diploma. Day and boarding school. Located in Mantin (45min from KL). Boarding adds ~$5,000-8,000/yr.
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