British Curriculum International Schools in Malaysia
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Malaysia
British-curriculum international schools in Malaysia follow the English National Curriculum through the primary years and most commonly progress to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels at secondary level, with Cambridge Assessment the examination board used by the majority of British-pathway schools. Teaching is English-medium, while Bahasa Malaysia is normally taught (and is compulsory for Malaysian nationals) and many schools also offer Mandarin, Tamil or extra mother-tongue lessons. Fees vary considerably by location and school tier - parents can expect a very wide band of annual tuition from the more affordable mid-market options up to premium schools, with published ranges in the roughly RM20,000 - RM150,000+ per year band depending on age and campus. Most British schools operate the Northern-Hemisphere academic year with main intakes in August/September (and a common January mid-year intake), although some schools run additional intakes or rolling admissions; space in popular year groups fills early, so begin enquiries several months before your preferred start term. Finally, the market is concentrated in the Klang Valley (Kuala Lumpur and suburbs), Johor/Iskandar and Penang, so factor commute, neighbourhood and visa/timescale logistics into relocation planning.
Compare 184 British Curriculum international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 31,654), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 184 schools · avg fee MYR 32,224
- Schools listed
- 184
- Curricula
- 27
- Average annual fee
- MYR 32,224
- Fee range
- MYR 1,000 – 247,800
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (164 schools)
- Average school size
- 764 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Seri Omega Private & International School
- Oldest
- The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus (1946)
- With boarding
- 39
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