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The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur

Saujana, Shah Alam (Subang & Shah Alam)

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The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur
The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur

Annual tuition

RM20,040 to RM27,960

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

The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur is a Japanese national curriculum school in Saujana, Shah Alam, founded in 1966 and run by the Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur. It is accredited by the Japan Ministry of Education and serves around 544 Japanese national students from kindergarten through elementary and middle school, aged 3 to 15. Teaching follows the Japanese school year from April to March. School transport is provided. Tuition is charged monthly and is markedly lower than the international schools in this directory: the figures shown are annualised from the published 2026 monthly rates, alongside one-time entrance and facility fees. Instruction is in Japanese and the school does not run a sixth form.

What it's like here

The community

Japanese nationals; around 544 students across kindergarten to middle school

Campus and facilities

Campus at Saujana, Shah Alam

Fees

Annual tuition
KindergartenRM2,330 per month over 12 monthsRM27,960
Elementary (Grade 1 to 6)RM1,670 per month over 12 monthsRM20,040
Middle School (Grade 7 to 9)RM1,890 per month over 12 monthsRM22,680
Registration fee
Elementary and SecondaryOne-time entrance fee, 2026RM4,000
KindergartenOne-time entrance fee, 2026RM2,630
Deposit
Elementary and SecondaryOne-time facility fee, non-refundableRM5,000
Other mandatory fees
School maintenance fundRM370 per month over 12 monthsRM4,440
School busOptional, around RM409.50 per monthRM4,914

At a glance

Ownership group
Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur
Ages
Ages 3 to 15
Entry points
Kindergarten, Elementary Grade 1, Middle School Grade 7
Academic year
2026
Term dates
April to March (Japanese school year)
Founded
1966
Enrolment
544

Features

EAL support
Not offered
Learning support
Not offered
Selective entry
Not offered
School transport
Offered
Language support
Japanese
Accreditations
Japan Ministry of Education
Boarding
Not offered
Intake
Fixed

Common questions

How much are the fees at The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur?
Annual tuition is RM20,040 to RM27,960, last verified Jul 10, 2026. Confirm the latest figure with the school.
What curriculum does The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur offer?
The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur offers Japanese.
Where is The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur?
The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur is in Saujana, Shah Alam (Subang & Shah Alam).
What ages does The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur take?
The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur takes students aged 3 to 15.

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