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International School Fees Malaysia 2026: By City & Budget
International school fees Malaysia parents actually pay in 2026 run from about RM 12,750 to RM 166,800 a year for day tuition, based on the official fee schedules of 23 schools we read in October 2026. This guide from Sail Edu (SailEdu) sets out international school Kuala Lumpur fees next to Selangor, Johor and Penang, explains every charge on a fee schedule, works through a real first-year bill, and shows where to look for affordable international schools in Malaysia without guessing.
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Quick answer
Across 23 schools whose official schedules we verified, annual day tuition runs from RM 12,750 (early years, Subang Jaya) to RM 166,800 (sixth form, Johor). Budget one-off application and registration fees of roughly RM 2,000 to RM 60,000, a refundable deposit, and 6% service tax where annual fees exceed RM 60,000.
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How international school fees in Malaysia are structured
An international school fee schedule in Malaysia has five parts: an application fee, a one-off registration (or enrolment) fee, a refundable deposit, tuition that rises with the year group, and other compulsory charges. On the schedules of 23 schools we read, the one-off fees alone range from under RM 3,000 to more than RM 60,000, so two schools with similar tuition can have very different first-year bills.
The examples in the table are quoted from the schools’ own 2026/27 schedules unless a different year is shown. They illustrate the spread; they are not a full list for every school.
| Fee | When you pay | Verified examples |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | With the application form; non-refundable | RM 800 at Dalat; RM 1,000 at HELP, IGBIS, Stonyhurst and Taylor’s; RM 1,300 at Nexus and King Henry VIII College; RM 1,500 at Alice Smith; RM 1,800 at ISKL. |
| Registration / enrolment / admission fee | Once, on accepting the offer; non-refundable | RM 5,000 at Dalat (Grades 1–12) and UCSI Kuala Lumpur; RM 6,000 at Taylor’s (primary and secondary); RM 12,000 at HELP; RM 20,000 at Nexus, Garden and Alice Smith (Year 1 and above); RM 28,000 at Mont’Kiara (Grades 1–12, first child); RM 59,000 at ISKL (Prep Senior to Grade 12). |
| Deposit | Before the first term; refundable with notice | One term’s tuition at Nexus, Garden, King Henry VIII College, Marlborough and UCSI; fixed sums elsewhere, such as RM 5,000 at Uplands, RM 6,500 at Stonyhurst, RM 10,000–20,000 at IGBIS and RM 15,000–24,000 at Alice Smith. Most schools ask for one full term’s written notice to refund it. |
| Tuition | Per term (usually 3) or per semester (2) | Rises by year group. At HELP it goes from RM 25,200 in preschool to RM 66,150 in Year 11; at Garden from RM 52,440 in Nursery to RM 126,870 in Years 10–13. |
| Other compulsory charges | Per term or per year | Technology fee (RM 300–500 a term at Nexus; RM 400–2,100 a year at Dalat); school development fund (RM 2,500 a year at Uplands); external exam fees (Marlborough guides families to RM 3,500–5,000 for IGCSE or IB entries). |
| Optional or situational | As used | English support (20% of tuition per term for intensive EAL at Nexus), boarding, bus, uniform, meals, devices, trips, and student-pass processing for foreign children (RM 1,800 in the first year at King Henry VIII College). |
Examples read from each school’s official fee page in October 2026; see Sources. Amounts exclude SST unless stated. Schools revise fees every year.
Service tax (SST) on international school fees
A 6% service tax applies to private preschool, primary and secondary education where annual tuition fees exceed RM 60,000 per student. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance set this out in its statement on the expanded Sales and Service Tax scope, with an exemption for Malaysian citizens with disabilities (OKU). The schools’ own fee notices give 1 July 2025 as the start date and state that it applies to students of every nationality.
In practice the schools we checked add 6% to the whole taxable fee once a student is over the threshold, not just to the part above RM 60,000: Mont’Kiara International School, for example, lists RM 2,598.66 of SST on a RM 43,311 kindergarten semester fee. Schools also state that application and registration fees for new students are taxed, and two (Alice Smith and Uplands) give 1 September 2025 as their start date. Year groups below the threshold are not taxed, which is why the same school can be tax-free in primary and taxed in secondary. Published fees are almost always quoted before SST, so ask each school for a tax-inclusive quotation.
International school fees Malaysia: verified table by school
The table lists 23 schools on SailEdu whose official fee schedule we read directly, sorted from the lowest published starting fee. The first figure is the youngest year group and the second is the most expensive year group, for a day student, before SST.
This is a list of published numbers, not a ranking of quality, and a lower fee does not mean a weaker school. The academic year matters too: most schedules are for 2026/27, but two schools run a January-to-December year and one school’s latest published schedule is 2025/26.
| School | City / area | Curriculum | Annual day tuition (lowest to highest year group) | Schedule (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCSI International School Subang Jaya | Subang Jaya, Selangor | Cambridge (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 12,750 – 29,820Latest schedule on the school site is 2025/26; includes the per-term "other fee". | 2025/26 |
| REAL International School Johor Bahru | Permas Jaya, Johor | Cambridge IGCSE (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 13,760 – 30,210 | 2026/27 |
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | Penang | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 16,500 – 71,250Two schedules: Malaysian pupils RM 16,500–59,850; non-Malaysian pupils RM 21,600–71,250. | 2026/27 |
| elc International School | Sungai Buloh, Selangor (second campus in Cyberjaya) | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 18,000 – 51,000Published per term (RM 6,000–17,000); annual = 3 terms. | From Sept 2025 |
| Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur | British: IGCSE (Nursery to Year 11) | RM 19,830 – 57,240Published per term (RM 6,610–19,080); annual = 3 terms. | 2027 (Jan–Dec) |
| Taylor’s International School Puchong | Puchong, Selangor | British: IGCSE (Nursery to Year 11) | RM 19,830 – 57,240Same published schedule as the Kuala Lumpur campus; annual = 3 terms. | 2027 (Jan–Dec) |
| Dalat International School | Tanjung Bungah, Penang | American (Pre-school to Grade 12) | RM 22,000 – 59,000Tuition only; a technology fee of RM 400–2,100 a year is charged on top. | 2026/27 |
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | Cambridge (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 23,250 – 49,200Total per year including the RM 600-per-term technology fee. | 2026/27 |
| King Henry VIII College | Cyberjaya, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 23,500 – 96,000Day tuition. Boarding adds RM 38,000 (weekly) or RM 42,000 (full) a year. | 2026/27 |
| Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya | Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 24,190 – 63,740Peak is Year 11; Years 12–13 are RM 59,500. | 2026/27 |
| HELP International School | Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 25,200 – 66,150Preschool to Year 11. A-Level is RM 84,000 for the two-year course. | 2026/27 |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | Batu Ferringhi, Penang | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 26,000 – 74,400Billed twice a year; a RM 2,500 annual school development fund is extra. | 2026/27 |
| Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur | Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor | American (Kindergarten to Grade 12) | RM 31,000 – 77,000 | 2026/27 |
| Mont’Kiara International School | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | American + IB Diploma | RM 36,520 – 130,540Published per semester (RM 18,260–65,270); annual = 2 semesters. | 2026/27 |
| Raffles American School | Iskandar, Johor | American (Pre-K to Grade 12) | RM 40,500 – 106,500Meals included in tuition. Boarding is RM 47,000–62,000 a year extra. | 2026/27 |
| Australian International School Malaysia | Seri Kembangan, Selangor | Australian (Nursery to Year 12, HSC) | RM 45,760 – 97,600 | 2026 (Jan–Dec) |
| Nexus International School Malaysia | Putrajaya | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 46,050 – 108,420Fees per annum including the technology fee. | 2026/27 |
| IGB International School | Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, Selangor | IB (Early Years to Grade 12) | RM 50,800 – 118,200 | 2026/27 |
| Garden International School | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 52,440 – 126,870 | 2026/27 |
| Epsom College in Malaysia | Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan (south of KLIA) | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 52,920 – 116,610Day tuition. Full boarding adds RM 62,700 a year. | 2026/27 |
| The Alice Smith School | Primary: Kuala Lumpur; Secondary: Seri Kembangan | British: GCSE + A-Level | RM 53,730 – 122,370Published per term (RM 17,910–40,790); annual = 3 terms. | 2026/27 |
| Marlborough College Malaysia | Iskandar Puteri, Johor | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 63,000 – 166,800Day pupils. Full boarding is RM 203,700–259,800 a year including tuition. | 2026/27 |
| The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) | Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur | American + IB Diploma | RM 70,200 – 143,400 | 2026/27 |
Tuition only unless the note says otherwise. Excludes application and registration fees, deposits, exam fees, boarding, transport, uniform and 6% SST. Each schedule link opens the school’s own fee page. Fees change every year, so confirm with the school before you apply.
Fees on request — see the school page: Tenby Schools Ipoh, UCSI International School Springhill, Asia Pacific International School, Cempaka International School, Dwi Emas International School. Schools listed in the city sections below without a figure are in the same position: we did not verify a schedule, so we do not quote one. You can compare all international schools on SailEdu.
International school Kuala Lumpur fees
International school Kuala Lumpur fees on the six schedules we verified run from RM 19,830 a year (Nursery at Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur, 2027) to RM 143,400 a year (Grades 9–12 at ISKL, 2026/27). Kuala Lumpur has the widest spread in the country because it holds both the long-established expatriate schools and newer group-owned schools.
The upper end is four long-established schools: Garden International School and Mont’Kiara International School in Mont Kiara, ISKL in Ampang Hilir, and The Alice Smith School (whose secondary campus is in Seri Kembangan) all reach RM 120,000 or more in the senior years. Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur and UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur publish schedules that stay under RM 60,000 through Year 11, which also keeps them below the service-tax threshold.
| School | City / area | Curriculum | Annual day tuition (lowest to highest year group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur | British: IGCSE (Nursery to Year 11) | RM 19,830 – 57,2402027 (Jan–Dec) |
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur | Cheras, Kuala Lumpur | Cambridge (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 23,250 – 49,2002026/27 |
| Mont’Kiara International School | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | American + IB Diploma | RM 36,520 – 130,5402026/27 |
| Garden International School | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 52,440 – 126,8702026/27 |
| The Alice Smith School | Primary: Kuala Lumpur; Secondary: Seri Kembangan | British: GCSE + A-Level | RM 53,730 – 122,3702026/27 |
| The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) | Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur | American + IB Diploma | RM 70,200 – 143,4002026/27 |
Fees on request — see the school page: The International School @ ParkCity, Fairview International School Kuala Lumpur, REAL International School Cheras.
For curricula and how Kuala Lumpur compares with other cities, read International Schools in Malaysia 2026.
International school Selangor fees: Petaling Jaya, Subang, Puchong, Cyberjaya, Shah Alam
Verified international school fees in Selangor and Putrajaya run from RM 12,750 a year (Early Years at UCSI International School Subang Jaya, 2025/26) to RM 118,200 a year (Grades 11–12 at IGB International School, 2026/27). Selangor is where most of the mid-priced schools are: seven of the ten schedules we verified here start below RM 32,000 a year.
Shortlist by township rather than by state. Traffic between Petaling Jaya, Subang, Puchong, Shah Alam and Cyberjaya can turn a short distance into a long school run, and most schools charge separately for the bus.
International school Petaling Jaya
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (Bandar Utama), St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia and Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara are on SailEdu; we did not verify their schedules, so fees are on request. Nearby in Sungai Buloh, elc publishes RM 18,000–51,000 and IGB International School RM 50,800–118,200.
International school Subang
Three verified schedules: UCSI International School Subang Jaya at RM 12,750–29,820 (2025/26), Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya at RM 24,190–63,740 and HELP International School in neighbouring Subang Bestari at RM 25,200–66,150. Sunway International School in Sunway City is fees on request.
International school Puchong
Taylor’s International School Puchong publishes RM 19,830–57,240 a year for 2027 (Nursery to Year 11). Further south-west, Oasis International School in Bandar Rimbayu publishes RM 31,000–77,000 for 2026/27.
International school Cyberjaya and Putrajaya
King Henry VIII College in Cyberjaya publishes RM 23,500–96,000 for day pupils, with boarding at RM 38,000–42,000 a year on top. Nexus International School Malaysia in Putrajaya publishes RM 46,050–108,420, and the Australian International School Malaysia in Seri Kembangan RM 45,760–97,600.
International school Shah Alam and Klang
HELP International School is in Subang Bestari, Shah Alam (RM 25,200–66,150). Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, REAL International School Shah Alam and Sri KDU International School Klang are fees on request.
South of KLIA
Epsom College in Malaysia is in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, and is mostly chosen for boarding: RM 52,920–116,610 a year for day tuition in 2026/27, with full boarding adding RM 62,700.
| School | City / area | Curriculum | Annual day tuition (lowest to highest year group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCSI International School Subang Jaya | Subang Jaya, Selangor | Cambridge (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 12,750 – 29,8202025/26 |
| elc International School | Sungai Buloh, Selangor (second campus in Cyberjaya) | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 18,000 – 51,000From Sept 2025 |
| Taylor’s International School Puchong | Puchong, Selangor | British: IGCSE (Nursery to Year 11) | RM 19,830 – 57,2402027 (Jan–Dec) |
| King Henry VIII College | Cyberjaya, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 23,500 – 96,0002026/27 |
| Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya | Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 24,190 – 63,7402026/27 |
| HELP International School | Subang Bestari, Shah Alam, Selangor | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 25,200 – 66,1502026/27 |
| Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur | Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor | American (Kindergarten to Grade 12) | RM 31,000 – 77,0002026/27 |
| Australian International School Malaysia | Seri Kembangan, Selangor | Australian (Nursery to Year 12, HSC) | RM 45,760 – 97,6002026 (Jan–Dec) |
| Nexus International School Malaysia | Putrajaya | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 46,050 – 108,4202026/27 |
| IGB International School | Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, Selangor | IB (Early Years to Grade 12) | RM 50,800 – 118,2002026/27 |
Fees on request — see the school page: The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya), St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (Petaling Jaya), Sri KDU International School Kota Damansara, Sunway International School Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park (Shah Alam), REAL International School Shah Alam, Tenby International School Tropicana Aman, Sri KDU International School Klang, Straits International School Rawang.
For British-curriculum schools by city, with boarding options, read British International School Malaysia 2026.
International school Johor fees
Verified international school fees in Johor run from RM 13,760 a year (Early Years at REAL International School Johor Bahru) to RM 166,800 a year (sixth form day pupils at Marlborough College Malaysia), both for 2026/27. Johor has the widest gap between schools of any state in this guide.
The premium schools sit in Iskandar, close to Singapore. Marlborough College Malaysia charges RM 63,000–166,800 for day pupils and RM 203,700–259,800 for full boarders including tuition. Raffles American School publishes RM 40,500–106,500 with meals included, plus RM 47,000–62,000 a year for boarding. REAL International School Johor Bahru in Permas Jaya stays between RM 13,760 and RM 30,210 through Year 11; its one-off fees differ for Malaysian and international students.
| School | City / area | Curriculum | Annual day tuition (lowest to highest year group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REAL International School Johor Bahru | Permas Jaya, Johor | Cambridge IGCSE (Early Years to Year 11) | RM 13,760 – 30,2102026/27 |
| Raffles American School | Iskandar, Johor | American (Pre-K to Grade 12) | RM 40,500 – 106,5002026/27 |
| Marlborough College Malaysia | Iskandar Puteri, Johor | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 63,000 – 166,8002026/27 |
Fees on request — see the school page: Tenby Schools Johor.
Relocating to Johor as a family? Read International Schools in Malaysia for MM2H and Relocating Families.
International school Penang fees
Verified international school fees in Penang run from RM 16,500 a year (Nursery for Malaysian pupils at Stonyhurst International School Penang) to RM 74,400 a year (IB Diploma years at Uplands), both for 2026/27. None of the three Penang schedules we verified goes above RM 75,000 for day tuition.
Stonyhurst publishes separate schedules for Malaysian pupils (RM 16,500–59,850) and non-Malaysian pupils (RM 21,600–71,250), so check which one applies to you. Dalat International School charges RM 22,000–59,000 for an American programme, and Uplands RM 26,000–74,400 for IGCSE followed by the IB Diploma. Prince of Wales Island International School publishes its schedule as a document we could not read reliably, so we list it as fees on request.
| School | City / area | Curriculum | Annual day tuition (lowest to highest year group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | Penang | British: IGCSE + A-Level | RM 16,500 – 71,2502026/27 |
| Dalat International School | Tanjung Bungah, Penang | American (Pre-school to Grade 12) | RM 22,000 – 59,0002026/27 |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | Batu Ferringhi, Penang | IGCSE, then IB Diploma | RM 26,000 – 74,4002026/27 |
Fees on request — see the school page: Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS), Tenby Schools Penang, Straits International School Penang, Fairview International School Penang.
Comparing Penang with Kuala Lumpur and Johor as a place to live? Read International Schools in Malaysia for MM2H and Relocating Families.
International school first-year cost in Malaysia: a worked example
A new Year 7 day student at Nexus International School Malaysia would pay about RM 135,520 in the first year before tax on the school’s 2026/27 schedule, of which RM 28,180 is a refundable deposit. With 6% SST the figure is about RM 141,960. That is roughly 1.6 times the RM 86,040 annual fee, which is the gap most families underestimate.
We built this example from one published schedule only, so every line can be checked against the source. It is an illustration of how the parts add up, not a quotation.
| Item (Year 7, new student, 2026/27) | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | RM 1,300 | Non-refundable, paid with the online application. |
| Registration fee | RM 20,000 | One-off for Years 1–13, non-refundable, paid on accepting the offer. |
| Deposit | RM 28,180 | Equal to one term’s tuition. Refundable with one term’s written notice; topped up as tuition rises. |
| Tuition, 3 terms | RM 84,540 | RM 28,180 per term. |
| Technology fee, 3 terms | RM 1,500 | RM 500 per term. Tuition plus technology is the school’s "fees per annum" of RM 86,040. |
| First-year total before SST | RM 135,520 | RM 107,340 non-refundable plus the RM 28,180 deposit. |
| SST at 6% (our estimate) | about RM 6,440 | Annual fees exceed RM 60,000. Estimated on tuition, technology, application and registration fees (RM 107,340); deposit excluded. Confirm on the invoice. |
| First-year total with SST | about RM 141,960 | Year two is the annual fee plus SST only, at that year’s rates. |
Not included: uniform, textbooks, overnight trips, a personal device (required from Year 5), bus, meals, exam fees, English support if assessed as needed, and student-pass costs for foreign children. Source: Nexus International School Malaysia Fee Schedule 2026-27, read October 2026 — nexus.edu.my/admissions/school-fees
To run the same sum for another school, take its application fee, registration fee, deposit and annual tuition from the fee schedule, then add 6% if the annual fee is above RM 60,000. See fees and admission details on the Nexus International School Malaysia school page.
Affordable international schools in Malaysia: choosing on a budget
Affordable international schools in Malaysia do exist, but an international school under RM 30,000 a year for the whole journey is rare: of the schedules of 23 schools we verified, only UCSI International School Subang Jaya (2025/26) stays below RM 30,000 through Year 11, and REAL International School Johor Bahru stays below it through Year 9. More often, fees start under RM 30,000 in the early years and pass that line in primary.
We do not label any school "cheap" or put schools into budget bands. Fees depend on the year group, and the cheapest international school in Malaysia for a four-year-old is not the cheapest for a fifteen-year-old. The table shows which year groups fall under RM 30,000 on each published schedule.
International school fees under RM30000: which year groups qualify
| School | Year groups under RM 30,000 a year | Published annual tuition |
|---|---|---|
| UCSI International School Subang Jaya | Early Years to Year 11 (2025/26) | RM 12,750 – 29,820 |
| REAL International School Johor Bahru | Early Years to Year 9 | RM 13,760 – 27,260 |
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | Malaysian pupils: Nursery to Year 2. Non-Malaysian pupils: Nursery and Reception | RM 16,500 – 29,250 / RM 21,600 – 24,750 |
| elc International School | Early Years to Year 3 | RM 18,000 – 27,000 |
| Taylor’s International School (Kuala Lumpur and Puchong) | Nursery to Year 2 (2027) | RM 19,830 – 29,760 |
| Dalat International School | Pre-school and Kindergarten | RM 22,000 – 27,000 |
| UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur | Early Years 1–2 | RM 23,250 |
| King Henry VIII College | Nursery to Year 2 | RM 23,500 – 27,400 |
| Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya | FS1 and FS2 | RM 24,190 – 27,780 |
| HELP International School | Preschool | RM 25,200 |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | Reception | RM 26,000 |
Derived from the same verified schedules as the main table; 2026/27 unless shown. Tuition only, before one-off fees and other compulsory charges. A year group missing from this table costs RM 30,000 or more on the published schedule.
Price the whole journey, not the entry year
Read the schedule to the year your child will leave. At King Henry VIII College, tuition is RM 27,400 in Year 2 and RM 64,000 in Year 3; at many schools the step into secondary is the largest.
Add the one-off fees to year one
Registration fees on the schedules we read range from RM 2,000 to RM 59,000. Divide the one-off cost by the number of years you expect to stay to compare schools fairly.
Watch the RM 60,000 line
Once annual fees pass RM 60,000, 6% service tax applies. A year group priced at RM 59,000 and one at RM 62,000 are further apart than they look.
Check what tuition includes
Some schedules bundle books, exam fees or meals; others bill technology, development funds and exams separately. Raffles American School includes meals; the Australian International School Malaysia says its fees cover textbooks and exam fees.
Ask about discounts you qualify for
Sibling discounts, early-payment rebates of around 3–5% for paying the year in advance, and registration-fee waivers for transfers from other international schools all appear on the schedules we read. They are not automatic; ask.
Decide the exit qualification early
Several lower-fee schools stop at IGCSE in Year 11. If you want A-Level or the IB Diploma at the same school, check that it offers Years 12–13 and what those years cost.
For curricula and admission steps, read International Schools in Malaysia 2026; for IGCSE and A-Level schools and boarding, read British International School Malaysia 2026; and for families relocating to Malaysia, read International Schools in Malaysia for MM2H and Relocating Families.
Admission age and typical entry points
Most international schools in Malaysia take children from age 3 or 4 and run to age 16 (IGCSE) or 18 (A-Level, IB Diploma or a high-school diploma). The main entry points are the first early-years class, Year 1 or Grade 1, the start of secondary, the start of the IGCSE course and the start of sixth form, but schools admit into any year group where there is a place.
The year group is set by date of birth, and the cut-off differs by school. Taylor’s International School places children by the age they turn in the calendar year (Year 1 at 6), while Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya lists Year 1 as ages 5–6. A child can therefore be offered a different year group at two schools, and a different fee. Ask each school which year your child would enter before comparing prices.
| Entry point | Typical age | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Early years (Nursery, Reception, Pre-K, Kindergarten) | 3–5 | Lowest fees and often a lower registration fee, with a top-up when the child moves into Year 1. Half-day options at some schools. |
| Year 1 / Grade 1 | 5–7 | Full registration fee usually applies from here. Tuition typically steps up from early years. |
| Start of secondary (Year 7 / Grade 6) | 11–12 | Often the largest fee step; many schools pass RM 60,000 and SST begins. Boarding usually opens around this age. |
| Start of IGCSE (Year 10) | 14–15 | IGCSE is a two-year course, so schools prefer entry at the start of Year 10 rather than Year 11. External exam fees are billed separately. |
| Sixth form (Year 12 / Grade 11) | 16–17 | A-Level, IB Diploma or equivalent. Entry usually depends on IGCSE or equivalent results; some schools reduce or waive the registration fee for direct entry. |
Ages are typical, not rules. British and Australian schools number Year 1–13 or Year 1–12; American and IB schools use Kindergarten and Grade 1–12. Confirm placement, English-language requirements and available places with each school.
IGCSE, A-Level and the IB Diploma lead on to university. A-Level is accepted for degree entry at Malaysian universities such as University of Malaya (UM), Monash University Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) — check the grades each degree asks for. When the time comes you can compare universities and look for scholarships.
Sources
Every tuition figure on this page comes from the school’s own published fee schedule, linked below, or from the Epsom College in Malaysia 2026/27 figures already published on SailEdu. The service-tax treatment comes from the Ministry of Finance Malaysia.
- UCSI International School Subang Jaya (2025/26) — https://www.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/sj/fee-schedule/
- REAL International School Johor Bahru (2026/27) — https://realschools.edu.my/johor-bahru-campus/fees-structure-jb/
- Stonyhurst International School Penang (2026/27) — https://www.stonyhurstpenang.edu.my/fee-structure/
- elc International School (From Sept 2025) — https://www.elc.edu.my/fee-structure/
- Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur (2027 (Jan–Dec)) — https://www.tis.edu.my/admissions/school-fees/
- Dalat International School (2026/27) — https://www.dalat.org/admissions/fee-structure
- UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur (2026/27) — https://www.ucsiinternationalschool.edu.my/kl/fee-schedule/
- King Henry VIII College (2026/27) — https://www.kinghenryviii.edu.my/school-fees
- Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya (2026/27) — https://srikdu.edu.my/subang-jaya/fee-structure/
- HELP International School (2026/27) — https://his.edu.my/admission-fee/
- The International School of Penang (Uplands) (2026/27) — https://www.uplands.org/school-fees/
- Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur (2026/27) — https://www.ois.edu.my/admissions/tuition-and-fees
- Mont’Kiara International School (2026/27) — https://www.mkis.edu.my/school-fees-2026---2027
- Raffles American School (2026/27) — https://raffles-american-school.edu.my/fee-structure/
- Australian International School Malaysia (2026 (Jan–Dec)) — https://aism.edu.my/admissions-overview/school-fees/
- Nexus International School Malaysia (2026/27) — https://www.nexus.edu.my/admissions/school-fees/
- IGB International School (2026/27) — https://igbis.edu.my/admissions/fee/
- Garden International School (2026/27) — https://www.gardenschool.edu.my/admissions/school-fees/
- Epsom College in Malaysia (2026/27) — https://www.epsomcollege.edu.my/admissions/fees/
- The Alice Smith School (2026/27) — https://www.alice-smith.edu.my/join/tuition-and-fees
- Marlborough College Malaysia (2026/27) — https://www.marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org/admissions/fees/
- The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) (2026/27) — https://www.iskl.edu.my/admissions/iskl-fees
- Ministry of Finance Malaysia — statement on the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax scope (education services, RM 60,000 threshold) — https://mof.gov.my/portal/pdf/siaran-media/expansion-sst-scope.pdf
Last verified: October 2026
We read each page in October 2026. Schools update fee schedules at least once a year and sometimes mid-year; if a figure here differs from the school’s page, the school’s page is correct.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are international school fees in Malaysia per year?
On the official schedules of the 23 schools we verified, annual day tuition runs from RM 12,750 to RM 166,800. Many group-owned schools charge about RM 20,000–60,000 a year, while the long-established expatriate and UK-branded schools reach RM 120,000 or more in the senior years. Registration fees, deposits and 6% SST above RM 60,000 are extra.
What are international school Kuala Lumpur fees in 2026?
Six verified Kuala Lumpur schedules range from RM 19,830 a year (Nursery at Taylor’s International School Kuala Lumpur, 2027) to RM 143,400 a year (Grades 9–12 at ISKL, 2026/27). Garden International School publishes RM 52,440–126,870, The Alice Smith School RM 53,730–122,370 and Mont’Kiara International School RM 36,520–130,540.
Which is the cheapest international school in Malaysia?
There is no single answer, because fees depend on the year group. Among the schedules we verified, the lowest starting fees are at UCSI International School Subang Jaya (RM 12,750, 2025/26), REAL International School Johor Bahru (RM 13,760) and Stonyhurst International School Penang (RM 16,500 for Malaysian pupils). Many schools are not in our verified list, so cheaper options may exist.
Are there international school fees under RM30000 a year?
Yes, mostly in the early years. On the schedules we verified, only UCSI International School Subang Jaya (2025/26) stays under RM 30,000 through Year 11, and REAL International School Johor Bahru stays under it through Year 9. Several others are under RM 30,000 up to about Year 2 and rise after that.
How much is the international school registration fee in Malaysia?
Registration, enrolment or admission fees are one-off and non-refundable. On the schedules we read they range from RM 2,000 (REAL International School Johor Bahru for Malaysian students; Dalat pre-school) to RM 59,000 (ISKL, Prep Senior to Grade 12). Several schools charge RM 5,000–12,000, and Nexus, Garden, Alice Smith and Mont’Kiara charge RM 20,000–28,000. A separate application fee, typically RM 800–1,800, is paid first.
What is the international school first-year cost in Malaysia?
Add the application fee, registration fee, deposit and one year of tuition, then 6% SST if annual fees exceed RM 60,000. For a new Year 7 student at Nexus International School Malaysia in 2026/27 that comes to about RM 135,520 before tax and about RM 141,960 with tax, of which RM 28,180 is a refundable deposit.
Is there SST on international school fees in Malaysia?
Yes, in some cases. Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance applies 6% service tax to private preschool, primary and secondary education where annual tuition fees exceed RM 60,000 per student, with an exemption for Malaysian citizens with disabilities; schools have charged it since 1 July 2025. Year groups priced at or below RM 60,000 are not taxed. Published fees usually exclude SST.
How much does an IB international school in Malaysia cost compared with an IGCSE international school?
IB Diploma years on verified schedules cost RM 74,400 at Uplands in Penang, RM 108,420 at Nexus, RM 118,200 at IGB International School, RM 143,400 at ISKL and RM 166,800 for day pupils at Marlborough. IGCSE years (Years 10–11) range from RM 29,820 at UCSI Subang Jaya (2025/26) and RM 57,240 at Taylor’s to RM 126,870 at Garden International School and RM 153,600 for day pupils at Marlborough.
What age can a child start international school in Malaysia?
Usually 3 or 4, in Nursery, Pre-K or a foundation class. Year 1 or Grade 1 typically starts at 5 to 7 depending on the school’s birth-date cut-off, secondary at 11 to 12 and sixth form at 16 to 17. Schools admit into any year group with a place, after an assessment.