Sri Dasmesh International School Kuala Lumpur
International School in Kuala Lumpur
Quick answer
Sri Dasmesh 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.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Sri Dasmesh International School Kuala Lumpur.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published annual range.
- Ages: 3-18 age range accepted.
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About Sri Dasmesh International School Kuala Lumpur
Established in the year 2001Sri Dasmesh International School is non-profit based and its fee structure is about the lowest amongst international schools in Malaysia. Effective January 2014, SDIS is a full-fledged Cambridge International School offering the Cambridge curriculum, with students sitting for the IGCSE examinations (International General Certificate of Education) in Year 11.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers 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?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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 |
| 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
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Other
IGCSE
SDIS has had an excellent track record since inception with 100% passes in all National Exams held.
Malay, Punjabi, Mandarin
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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