British International School

About the British International School of Kuala Lumpur

BSKL sits on a leafy campus in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, and belongs to Nord Anglia Education, a global group operating 87 schools across 33 countries. The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and has built a reputation for strong examination outcomes, particularly at A-Level, where it has been the top-performing Nord Anglia campus in Asia for three years running. Nord Anglia partnerships with MIT (STEAM), Juilliard (performing arts), and UNICEF (global citizenship) give BSKL students access to enrichment programmes that extend beyond the standard curriculum.

Curriculum at the British International School of Kuala Lumpur

BSKL delivers the English National Curriculum across four Key Stages. Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Pre-Nursery to Year 2) focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and personal development. Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) broadens into Science, Humanities, Creative Arts, and additional languages. Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9) introduces a wide subject range including Geography, History, Drama, Music, Art, Graphic Design, Digital Technology, and Physical Education, plus two additional languages.

At Key Stage 4 (Years 10 to 11), students prepare for IGCSE examinations. Sixth Form (Years 12 to 13) offers A-Levels, with subject combinations aligned to university and career goals. The 2022 cohort achieved a 100% pass rate at A-Level with 68% at A* or A, and 80% A* or A at IGCSE. BSKL graduates hold a 100% university acceptance rate, with offers from institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, and leading universities in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Languages available at BSKL include Mandarin, Spanish, French, and Malay, with options depending on year group.

Fees at the British International School of Kuala Lumpur

Annual tuition at BSKL ranges from RM 45,600 to RM 99,970 depending on year group. An enrolment fee of RM 18,000 applies once per family regardless of the number of children enrolled. The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across schools.

Year Group	Annual Fee (RM)
Pre-Nursery and Nursery	45,600
Reception	55,100
Year 1	56,000
Years 2-6	73,000
Years 7-9	82,600
Years 10-11 (IGCSE)	97,100
Years 12-13 (A-Levels)	99,970

Additional costs include a RM 1,500 application fee per application. Fees can be paid annually or by term (three terms per year), with a discount for full-year payment. A 5% sibling discount applies from the third child. From July 2025, 6% SST applies to annual fees exceeding RM 60,000 per student under Malaysian government regulations.

Admissions at the British International School of Kuala Lumpur

BSKL accepts applications year-round from Pre-Nursery through Sixth Form. The admissions process includes submission of academic records, an assessment of English proficiency, and age-appropriate evaluations. The school serves both expatriate and Malaysian families. Campus tours can be arranged through the admissions office at any time during the school year.

Class sizes at BSKL are kept small to allow individualised attention. The school provides transition support for students moving from other curriculum frameworks into the English National Curriculum.

Contact: 03-7727 7775, info@britishschool.edu.my, britishschool.edu.my.

British International School of Kuala Lumpur in Selangor

BSKL is in Petaling Jaya, which has 20 registered private schools. Petaling Jaya is one of the most established private education hubs in the Klang Valley, with several international schools concentrated around the Bandar Utama and Damansara corridor.

Selangor has 114 registered international schools and 167 private schools total.