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Borneo International School

Primary and Secondary school in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)

Borneo International School is a Cambridge school in Kuching, Sarawak, established in 2017. The school moved to a purpose-built campus at Saradise in 2022. Annual fees range from RM 8,000 (Year 1-3) to RM 17,700 (A-Levels). Over 600 students from 20+ nationalities are enrolled. A student achieved Top in the World for IGCSE Mathematics in the November 2024 Cambridge series. SMIPS code YUBL003.

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School Information

Registration Code YUBL003
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English
Website borneo.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Address LOT 21027, Block 11, Mtld Saradise, off Jalan Stutong, Kuching 93350 Sarawak
Postcode 93350
State Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Phone 082-455900
Email enquiry@borneo.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Borneo International School

Borneo International School was established in 2017 in Kuching, Sarawak. In 2022, the school relocated to a purpose-built campus at Saradise, becoming the first purpose-built international school campus in Kuching. Over 600 students from 20+ nationalities are currently enrolled across Year 1 through Year 13.

The school’s academic results demonstrate the strength of its Cambridge programme. In the November 2024 Cambridge examination series, student Lim Dou Jie achieved Top in the World for IGCSE Mathematics and Top in Malaysia for ICT, placing Borneo International among the highest-performing Cambridge centres in Sarawak.

Curriculum at Borneo International School

Borneo International delivers the full Cambridge Pathway across four stages. Cambridge Primary (Year 1-6) covers English, Mathematics, Science, and supporting subjects. Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7-9) broadens the academic range. Cambridge IGCSE (Year 10-11) prepares students for internationally recognised examinations. Cambridge A-Levels (Year 12-13) provides a pre-university pathway to universities worldwide.

The school operates on a 4-term academic year. Assessment and reporting follow the Cambridge progression framework, with formal examinations at IGCSE and A-Level stages.

Fees at Borneo International School

Annual fees for Malaysian students by level (4 terms per year):

LevelAnnual Fees (RM)
Year 1-38,000
Year 4-68,240
Year 7-89,960
Year 911,500
Year 10-11 (IGCSE)15,600
Year 12-13 (A-Levels)17,700
Additional FeesAmount (RM)
Assessment (non-refundable)100
Admission (1st child)4,000
Admission (2nd child)2,000
Admission (3rd child+)1,500
Security deposit (refundable)1,500

Non-Malaysian students pay higher rates (Year 1 starts at RM 11,616/year). The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across schools.

Facilities at Borneo International School

The Saradise campus includes:

  • Smart board classrooms across all year groups
  • Science laboratories
  • ICT laboratories
  • Libraries
  • Swimming pool
  • Indoor badminton hall
  • Outdoor courts
  • Open-air recreational spaces
  • Bookshop

The campus is located 4 km from Kuching International Airport and 7-8 km from the city centre. Primary and secondary divisions share the same site.

Admissions at Borneo International School

Borneo International accepts students from Year 1 (age 6) through Year 13 (A-Levels). An assessment fee of RM 100 applies. The school draws families from across Kuching and the wider Sarawak region.

Borneo International School in Sarawak

Borneo International is at Lot 6536, Lorong 2A5, Jalan Setia Raja, Tabuan Laru, Kuching, Sarawak (Saradise campus). Sarawak has 11 registered international schools and 27 private schools total. The Sarawak international schools directory lists all options. Contact: borneo.edu.my.

Questions about Borneo International School

How much are the fees at Borneo International School?

Malaysian students: Year 1-3 RM 8,000/yr, Year 4-6 RM 8,240/yr, Year 7-8 RM 9,960/yr, Year 9 RM 11,500/yr, Year 10-11 IGCSE RM 15,600/yr, Year 12-13 A-Levels RM 17,700/yr. Admission fee RM 4,000 (1st child), RM 2,000 (2nd), RM 1,500 (3rd+). Security deposit RM 1,500 (refundable). Non-Malaysian fees are higher.

What awards has Borneo International School achieved?

In the November 2024 Cambridge series, student Lim Dou Jie achieved Top in the World for IGCSE Mathematics and Top in Malaysia for ICT.

When did Borneo International School move to its new campus?

The school moved to a purpose-built campus at Saradise in 2022. The campus includes smart board classrooms, science and ICT laboratories, libraries, a swimming pool, indoor badminton hall, outdoor courts, and open-air recreational spaces.

How many students attend Borneo International School?

Over 600 students from 20+ nationalities. The school covers Year 1 through Year 13 (A-Levels) on a single campus, 4 km from Kuching International Airport.

What curriculum does Borneo International School follow?

Cambridge International Education: Cambridge Primary (Year 1-6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Year 7-9), Cambridge IGCSE (Year 10-11), and Cambridge A-Levels (Year 12-13).

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