Expatriate Schools in Malaysia

Complete list of 19 registered expatriate schools in Malaysia. Expatriate schools are established for children of foreign nationals working in Malaysia, offering the curriculum of their home country.

About Expatriate Schools

Expatriate Schools are established primarily for the children of expatriates working in Malaysia. These schools offer the national curriculum of their respective home countries (e.g., Japanese, German, French, Taiwanese).

Key Features

• Follows the national curriculum of the home country
• Native language used as the medium of instruction
• Cultural preservation and continuity for expatriate children
• Often affiliated with embassies or diplomatic missions

Registration and school types

Expatriate schools are one of six SMIPS private-school categories under the Education Act 1996. They remain Malaysian-registered even when they teach a foreign national curriculum.

• How private schools are registered (SMIPS, Act 550)
• Six private school types and Act 550 vs 555
• Full private school register