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Malacca Expatriate School

International School in Malacca

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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. 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 listed accreditations.
BritishAges 4 to 16English$3,511–$7,532/yr(RM16500-RM35400)
Est. all-in: $7,022/yr(+27%, modeled)Open admissions
Official website
Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Founded

1980

Accreditations

IBO, CIE

british-curriculumbudget-friendlyhigh-hidden-feesopen-admissionsheritage

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Not published

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
  4. 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.
  5. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  6. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Malacca Expatriate School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$3,511–$7,532
Annual tuition (MYR)RM16500-RM35400
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$7,022(+27%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$8,522
Curriculum

British

External examinations

IGCSE

Additional languages

Malay, Mandarin

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 57%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Malacca

Budget-friendly
Median
$3,511$3,511–$7,532$9,770

Class size: Not published

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