International Schools in Malaysia 2026
There are 254 registered international schools in Malaysia offering Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate (IB), American, and Australian curricula with English as the medium of instruction. Annual tuition fees range from RM 20,000 to RM 100,000 per year depending on curriculum, brand, and location.
List of International Schools
Selangor
View all 115 →Kuala Lumpur
View all 38 →Johor
View all 32 →Penang
View all 14 →Sarawak
View all 10 →Perak
View all 9 →Negeri Sembilan
View all 8 →Melaka
View all 7 →Sabah
View all 5 →Kedah
View all 4 →Pahang
View all 4 →Kelantan
View all 3 →Terengganu
View all 2 →Putrajaya
View all 2 →Labuan
View all 1 →What are International Schools?
International Schools are educational institutions that offer international curricula such as Cambridge International, International Baccalaureate (IB), and IGCSE with English as the main medium of instruction.
International School Curricula
- Cambridge International - IGCSE, A-Level
- International Baccalaureate (IB) - PYP, MYP, DP
- American Curriculum - High School Diploma, AP
- Australian Curriculum - WACE, VCE
Advantages of International Schools
- Globally recognized curriculum
- English as the medium of instruction
- International learning environment
- Well-rounded student development
- Smaller teacher-student ratio
Senarai Sekolah Antarabangsa di Malaysia 2026
Terdapat 254 sekolah antarabangsa berdaftar di Malaysia untuk 2026, merentasi 15 buah negeri. Selangor mempunyai bilangan tertinggi (115 sekolah), diikuti oleh Kuala Lumpur (38) dan Johor (32). Semua sekolah diakredit oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) dan menggunakan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai bahasa pengantar utama.
Yuran tahunan sekolah antarabangsa di Malaysia biasanya antara RM 20,000 hingga RM 100,000+ setahun. Kurikulum yang ditawarkan termasuk Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB), American, dan Australian. Sekolah premium kurikulum British boleh mencapai RM 175,000 setahun. Lihat perbandingan yuran sekolah antarabangsa untuk butiran setiap negeri.
Frequently Asked Questions: International Schools
How many international schools are there in Malaysia?
There are 254 registered international schools in Malaysia for 2026 across 15 states. Selangor has the most with 115 schools, followed by Kuala Lumpur (38) and Johor (32). All are accredited by the Ministry of Education Malaysia (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia).
What curricula do international schools in Malaysia use?
International schools in Malaysia offer four main curricula: Cambridge International (IGCSE for Years 10-11, Cambridge A-Level for Years 12-13), International Baccalaureate (PYP primary, MYP middle years, IB Diploma for Years 12-13), American Curriculum (Common Core leading to AP and High School Diploma), and Australian Curriculum (WACE, VCE). Some schools offer multiple pathways; most pick one framework.
How much are international school fees in Malaysia?
International school fees in Malaysia range from RM 20,000 to RM 100,000+ per year for 2026. Budget-tier schools charge RM 20,000-40,000, mid-tier RM 40,000-70,000, and premium British-curriculum schools (BSKL, GIS, Alice Smith, Marlborough College, ISKL) charge RM 70,000-175,000. Early Years fees are lowest; IGCSE and A-Level years cost 20-40% more than primary years.
What is the difference between international and private schools in Malaysia?
International schools in Malaysia follow international curricula (Cambridge, IB, American, Australian) with English as the medium of instruction and lead to global qualifications like IGCSE and A-Level. Private primary and private secondary schools follow the Malaysian National Curriculum (KSSR, KSSM) leading to UPSR, PT3, and SPM. International schools typically cost 3-10x more than private national schools due to licensing and imported teaching materials.
Berapakah bilangan sekolah antarabangsa di Malaysia?
Terdapat 254 sekolah antarabangsa berdaftar di Malaysia untuk 2026 merentasi 15 buah negeri. Selangor mempunyai bilangan tertinggi dengan 115 sekolah, diikuti oleh Kuala Lumpur (38) dan Johor (32). Semua sekolah diakredit oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) dan menggunakan kurikulum antarabangsa seperti Cambridge IGCSE, International Baccalaureate (IB), American, dan Australian.
Berapa yuran sekolah antarabangsa di Malaysia?
Yuran tahunan sekolah antarabangsa di Malaysia biasanya antara RM 20,000 hingga RM 100,000+ setahun untuk 2026. Sekolah peringkat ekonomi mengenakan RM 20,000 hingga RM 40,000, peringkat pertengahan RM 40,000 hingga RM 70,000, dan sekolah premium kurikulum British (BSKL, GIS, Alice Smith, Marlborough College, ISKL) mengenakan RM 70,000 hingga RM 175,000 setahun. Yuran tahap Early Years adalah paling rendah; tahun IGCSE dan A-Level lebih mahal 20-40% berbanding tahun rendah.