The International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

International schools are a popular choice for parents wishing their children to grow along with the global citizens and learning the cultures from different countries. There are a number of international schools in Kuala Lumpur as these schools cater to various nationalities and offer a range of international curriculum. The examination systems of all the schools are following the international program which divided into International Baccalaureate (IB) or IGCSE. Click here to find out the differences between the two programs.

Program notes
IGCSE = International General Certificate of Secondary Education
GCSE = British National Curriculums
IB Diploma = International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
IB PYP = International Baccalaureate Primary Year Programme
IB MYP = International Baccalaureate Middle Year Programme

Fairview International School

Fairview International School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school that was founded in Kuala Lumpur. It was established in 1978. It moved to its headquarters in Wangsa Maju (KL) from its Ampang campus and it also has campuses in Subang Jaya(Selangor), Penang, and Johor Bahru. The school opened a new campus in Ipoh in 2014.

Fairview International School's campuses are authorised to offer the 3 IB programmes. Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 5 to 10 years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP)for students aged 11 to 15 years as well as the Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16 to 17 years in one comprehensive school. Fairview International School campuses total to about 4000 students representing over 55 nationalities. All 10 programmes are authorised by the IB Organisation (IBO) and Fairview is the only school in Malaysia authorised to deliver the MYP. The Kuala Lumpur and Penang campuses are the only IB schools in Malaysia authorised to offer all three programmes: PYP, MYP and the prestigious DP

The school offers scholarships to its Master of Arts in Education programme which is delivered in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

International School of Kuala Lumpur

Established in 1965, the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is the first fully accredited international school in Malaysia.

Over the years, ISKL has built its outstanding international reputation by balancing sound tradition for academic excellence with innovative approaches to teaching, learning and expanding technology.

ISKL is a private, not for profit, parent-governed school accredited in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS).  ISKL has no shareholders. We pay no dividends. Our only business is the education of your children.

Among the programs offered are Prep Reception (3 years old) to High School diploma, the International Baccalaureate diploma and Advanced Placement courses. ISKL provides high quality education for expatriate children residing with their families in Kuala Lumpur and academically qualified Malaysian students. More than 1500 students attend ISKL from more than 60 countries. In view of our diverse student population, our programs have been designed to nurture our students’ appreciation of other cultures.

British International School

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading schools in KL that provides an exceptional education to children aged 2 -18. We are an independent, co-educational school covering all age groups from Early Years and Primary School through to Secondary School. 

Children who attend BSKL follow a broad curriculum based on the English National Curriculum. The school enjoys an extremely vibrant day-to-day life with children participating in music, drama, arts and sports programmes as well as a number of otherenrichment activities. As part of their progress students sit the GL Assessments with BSKL children achieving above-average marks compared to their UK counterparts. In Secondary School the students work towards their IGSCE and A-Levels before embarking on degrees at top universities worldwide. 

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur provides a unique experience that exceeds the basic academic fundamentals. As part of the British Schools Foundation (BSF), BSKL forms part of an established family of elite schools that extends across the world from the Asia, South America, Europe and the USA.

There are also available with similar standard of ISKL such as Mon't Kiara International School, Garden International School and Alice Smith International School. Meanwhile, since Malaysia is an Islamic country, there were also numbers of Islamic International School established throughout the city of Kuala Lumpur such as Seven Skies Islamic School, International Islamic School Malaysia, At-Tamimi International Islamic School, Spectrum International Islamic School and International Modern Arabic School.

Young children are able to pick up languages easily as their brain plasticity for learning and memory retention is still high. Therefore, give your children a much needed boost by enabling them to immerse in a culture and language diiferent from theirs in these international schools.

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