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The International School of Kuala Lumpur

Ampang Hilir (Ampang & Ampang Hilir)

Annual tuition

RM70,200 to RM143,400

2026/2027 published fees, last checked Jul 10, 2026. Confirm with the school.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur is an independent not-for-profit school in Ampang Hilir, founded in 1965. It teaches a North American programme alongside the IB Diploma and Advanced Placement, serving students aged 3 to 18 across a 26-acre campus. Enrolment is around 1,800 with more than 60 nationalities. Entry is available at Prep Reception, Grade 1, Grade 6 and Grade 9, with rolling admission subject to space. The school is accredited by CIS, WASC and the IB. English as an Additional Language and learning support are both provided, and school transport is available. Annual tuition for 2026/2027 is published in full by year group. A Pathways scholarship is offered to Malaysian students entering Grade 9.

What it's like here

The community

Over 60 nationalities; students must reside with a parent holding a valid work or residence pass

Campus and facilities

26-acre campus, Science laboratories, Swimming pool, Artificial turf field, Dance studio, Library, Performing arts spaces

Fees

Annual tuition
Prep Reception6% SST applies unless exemptedRM70,200
Prep Junior6% SST applies unless exemptedRM93,100
Prep Senior to Grade 56% SST applies unless exemptedRM115,600
Grade 6 to 86% SST applies unless exemptedRM130,600
Grade 9 to 126% SST applies unless exemptedRM143,400
Application fee
All year groupsNon-refundableRM1,800
Registration fee
Prep Senior to Grade 12One-time, non-refundableRM59,000
Deposit
Prep Reception to Prep JuniorCredited to Semester 2 tuitionRM4,400
Prep Senior to Grade 12Credited to Semester 2 tuitionRM10,200
Other mandatory fees
Life-Centered EducationFor eligible learning-support studentsRM49,400

At a glance

Ownership group
Independent not-for-profit
Ages
Ages 3 to 18
Entry points
Prep Reception, Grade 1, Grade 6, Grade 9 (rolling, subject to space)
Academic year
2026/2027
Term dates
Two semesters, August to June
Founded
1965
Enrolment
1800

Features

EAL support
Offered
Learning support
Offered
Selective entry
Offered
School transport
Offered
SST applies to fees
Offered
Language support
EAL
Sixth form pathways
IB Diploma, AP, High School Diploma
Accreditations
CIS, WASC, IB World School
Scholarships
Academic
Boarding
Not offered
Intake
Rolling
Religious character
Secular

Common questions

How much are the fees at The International School of Kuala Lumpur?
Annual tuition is RM70,200 to RM143,400, last verified Jul 10, 2026. Confirm the latest figure with the school.
What curriculum does The International School of Kuala Lumpur offer?
The International School of Kuala Lumpur offers IB Diploma, AP, North American.
Where is The International School of Kuala Lumpur?
The International School of Kuala Lumpur is in Ampang Hilir (Ampang & Ampang Hilir).
What ages does The International School of Kuala Lumpur take?
The International School of Kuala Lumpur takes students aged 3 to 18.

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