Sayfol International School
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
Sayfol International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 62 nationalities. Well-suited to internationally mobile families. Tuition of $5,000–$12,000/year is in line with Kuala Lumpur averages. Note: Affordable IB World School.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $5,000–$12,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Kuala Lumpur international school · 1,200 students total.
- 62 nationalities top: Malaysian, Korean and China..
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7.20 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
1,200
62 (Malaysian, Korean and China.)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Sayfol International School
Sayfol is a learning institution where children from over 60 different countries around the world have been educated since 1985. The primary aim of the School is to offer its students a curriculum and program of high academic caliber, with a strong focus on preparing our students for the future.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 – $12,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM15900-RM37000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,000(+18%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,500 |
| Cost position in Kuala Lumpur | 13th percentile(budget-friendly) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Affordable IB World School. Registration MYR 1,000. Deposit MYR 2,000. Bus MYR 3,000-5,000/year. Uniforms MYR 500-800. Exam fees for IB additional.
IB
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A-level.
98% passing rate.
Mandarin, Malay and French.
limited
No.
Yes.
7.20 am – 2.20 pm
Yes.
Vegetarian.
Recommended neighborhoods
KLCC, Ampang, U-Thant, Kampung Baru
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Kuala Lumpur
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Malaysian, Korean and China.
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Affordable IB World School. Registration MYR 1,000. Deposit MYR 2,000. Bus MYR 3,000-5,000/year. Uniforms MYR 500-800. Exam fees for IB additional.
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