Malacca Expatriate School
International School in Malacca
Quick answer
Malacca Expatriate School (MES) serves students aged 4 to 16 in the Malaysian state of Malacca. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England with IGCSE pathways, accredited by IBO and CIE. Tuition $3,511-$7,532 per year — exceptional value for a multi-accredited British international in Southeast Asia. Strong fit for expat families on Malacca corporate, tourism and heritage-industry assignments seeking British-track education in Malaysia's UNESCO World Heritage city.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Malacca Expatriate School.
- Tuition: $3,511–$7,532/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 16 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
Rolling
1980
IBO, CIE
About Malacca Expatriate School
The Malacca Expatriate School s a fully registered, international school in Melaka. Established in 1980, MES provides a British, co-educational, International Curriculum to the expatriate and local community in Melaka.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,511 – $7,532 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM16500-RM35400 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,022(+27%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,522 |
British
IGCSE
Malay, Mandarin
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