Nilai International School Kuala Lumpur
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
Nilai International School Kuala Lumpur is an international school serving expat families in Kuala Lumpur, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Kuala Lumpur averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Nilai International School Kuala Lumpur.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr estimated range, unverified — confirm with the school.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 22) Kuala Lumpur international school · 100 students total.
- 6 nationalities top: Malaysian.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 8:30.
100
6 (Malaysian)
10 avg / 22 max
Available
About Nilai International School Kuala Lumpur
Nilai International School is equipped with state-of-the art technologies and a rich range of academic resources that allow pupils to achieve the best education. NIS hires highly qualified and quality teachers to deliver the Cambridge International syllabus. The home grown teachers in subjects like Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Islamic studies are of the same outstanding quality. Professional development is at the forefront of the school ethos.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
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.
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $15,000(est.) |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM13350-RM43050 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,500(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,000 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 84th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
IGCSE
100% passing rate
Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
unknown
Yes
8:30 – Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 15:30 Wednesday and Thursday: 16:30
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuala Lumpur
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Less diverse
Common: Malaysian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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