Private schools in Malaysia cost RM 8,000 to RM 100,000 per year depending on school type. Compare fees across 417 registered schools by type and state.
| Category | Annual Fee Range | Fee Range | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Primary Schools | RM 8K - RM 24K/year | 72 | |
| Private Secondary Schools | RM 10K - RM 35K/year | 73 | |
| International Schools | RM 20K - RM 100K/year | 253 | |
| Expatriate Schools | RM 20K - RM 100K/year | 19 |
41 schools with detailed fee breakdowns sourced from official school websites.
| Grade Level | Annual Fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45,000 |
| Grades 1-3 | 55,000 |
| Grades 4-6 (Years 4-6) | 65,000 |
| Years 7-9 | 70,000 |
| Grades 9-11 (Cambridge/Ontario) | 80,000 |
| +1 more levels | |
| Year Level | Annual Fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| Nursery | 35,445 |
| Reception | 44,784 |
| Year 1 | 55,980 |
| Years 2-3 | 65,847 |
| Year 4 | 68,898 |
| +6 more levels | |
| Level | Corporate (RM/yr) | Private (RM/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41,300 | 29,800 |
| Elementary | 48,500 | 35,900 |
| Middle School | 58,000 | 43,400 |
| High School | 63,000 | 47,900 |
| Level | Corporate (RM/yr) | Private (RM/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 41,300 | 29,800 |
| Elementary | 48,500 | 35,900 |
| Middle School | 58,000 | 43,400 |
| High School | 63,000 | 47,900 |
| Year Level | Annual Fee (RM) | With 5% Bursary (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1-2 (Primary) | 29,700 | 28,215 |
| Year 3-4 (Primary) | 31,500 | 29,925 |
| Year 5-6 (Primary) | 32,430 | 30,809 |
| Year 7 (Secondary) | 34,020 | 32,319 |
| Year 8 (Secondary) | 35,580 | 33,801 |
| +2 more levels | ||
| Year Level | Malaysian (RM/year) | Non-Malaysian (RM/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1-2 | 27,177 | 38,952 |
| Year 3-4 | 32,388 | 42,738 |
| Year 5-6 | 37,596 | 46,413 |
| Year 7-9 | 42,804 | 50,085 |
| Year 10-11 (IGCSE) | 47,980 | 53,760 |
| +1 more levels | ||
72 registered schools across Malaysia. Private primary schools offer primary level education (Standard 1-6) with the Malaysian National Curriculum in a smaller, more personalized learning environment.
View private primary schools fees by state →73 registered schools across Malaysia. Private secondary schools provide secondary level education (Form 1-5) with the Malaysian National Curriculum and preparation for the SPM examination.
View private secondary schools fees by state →253 registered schools across Malaysia. International schools offer international curricula such as Cambridge (IGCSE/A-Levels), IB, American, or Australian curriculums with English as the medium of instruction.
View international schools fees by state →19 registered schools across Malaysia. Expatriate schools are established for children of foreign nationals working in Malaysia, offering the curriculum of their home country.
View expatriate schools fees by state →Browse private school fees in each Malaysian state. School availability and types vary by location.
Private school fees in Malaysia vary primarily by school type. International and expatriate schools charge more than private national-curriculum schools because they employ internationally-recruited teaching staff and deliver imported curricula that require licensing and accreditation fees.
Within each school type, fees also differ by year level. Most schools publish separate fee schedules for primary and secondary years, with secondary years costing more. The ranges shown on this page represent the span from the lowest primary-level fees to the highest secondary-level fees within each category.
Published tuition fees at Malaysian private schools generally cover classroom instruction, use of school facilities, and standard learning materials. Common additional costs not included in base tuition:
Since September 2025, the Malaysian Government applies a 6% Service Tax (SST) on private education services where annual tuition fees exceed RM 60,000 per student. This primarily affects premium international and expatriate schools. Schools below this threshold are not subject to the education SST. The tax is collected by schools and remitted to the government; it is not retained by the school.
This directory sources fee data in two ways:
We recommend contacting schools directly for their current fee schedule, as fees change annually and vary by year level.
Private school fees in Malaysia range from RM 8,000 to RM 100,000 per year depending on the school type. Private primary schools typically cost RM 8K-24K/year, private secondary schools RM 10K-35K/year, international schools RM 20K-100K/year, and expatriate schools RM 20K-100K/year. Premium international schools such as ISKL and Alice Smith can exceed RM 100K/year.
Private primary schools are generally the most affordable, with fees typically ranging from RM 8,000 to RM 24,000 per year. Private secondary schools follow at RM 10,000-35,000/year. International and expatriate schools start from RM 20,000 and can exceed RM 100,000/year for premium programmes.
Most fee ranges shown are estimated based on school type, sourced from published fee schedules of schools like Sri KDU, Alice Smith, ISKL, Fairview, and Invictus, as well as industry guides. Only 48 out of 417 schools have published fees from their official websites. Contact schools directly for current tuition schedules.
Published tuition fees generally cover classroom instruction, use of school facilities, and standard learning materials. Common additional costs include registration fees (RM 500-5,000), refundable deposits, exam fees (IGCSE, IB, SPM), uniforms, textbooks, transport, meals, and extracurricular activities.
Since September 2025, a 6% Service Tax (SST) applies to private education services where annual tuition exceeds RM 60,000 per student. This primarily affects premium international and expatriate schools. Schools below this threshold are not subject to the education SST.