Sri Bestari International School Kuala Lumpur
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
Sri Bestari International School Kuala Lumpur is an international school serving expat families in Kuala Lumpur. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Kuala Lumpur averages. The student body draws from 27 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Sri Bestari International School Kuala Lumpur.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr estimated range, unverified — confirm with the school.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Kuala Lumpur international school · 830 students total.
- 27 nationalities top: Malaysia, South Korea, China.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7:45 AM.
830
27 (Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, India, Hong Kong, and etc)
22 avg / 25 max
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About Sri Bestari International School Kuala Lumpur
GRIT - Growth Mindset, Resilience, Integrity, Teamwork.
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): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,000 – $15,000(est.) |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM17575-RM38555 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,100(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,600 |
| 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
HSK Examination, Cambridge Checkpoint Exam, IGCSE
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in 2022 - We have 2 students who achieved Top in Malaysia for Coordinated Science and Global Perspectives. Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in 2023 - We have 4 students who achieved Top in the World for the Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese.
Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Spanish, German
ELSA Program - take in mild autism, mild dyslexia, learning disability students
We do have an Education Learning Support Academy under the private school wing. For international school wing, no we don't have.
We offer English Boost after-school programme for non-exam years students; we do not have EAL at the moment.
7:45 AM – Monday to Thursday Early Years: 1.50 p.m Year 1-3: 2:35 p.m Year 4-11: 3:20 p.m Friday Early Years: 12.00 p.m Primary: 12.15 p.m Secondary: 12.50 p.m
Meal plans are compulsory for Early Years and Year 1 to Year 3 students, other students purchase meals from canteen using cash
We offer halal food in the canteen. Vegetarian option available for meal plan, and for ala carte like mixed rice.
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
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan, India, Hong Kong, and etc
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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