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Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

Primary and Secondary school in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia

Cempaka International School at Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur is an IB World School founded in 1983. The school offers a British-Finnish dual curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and IB Diploma pathways. Fees range from RM 40,900 to RM 63,100 per year (ages 6-16). Sibling deposit waivers: 50% for the second child and 75% for the third child onward.

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School Information

Registration Code WUB0015
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma, Finnish Curriculum
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English, Malay, Finnish
Website cempaka.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English, Malay, Finnish
Gender Co-educational
Address No. 19, Jalan Setiabakti 1 Bukit Damansara 50490 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Postcode 50490
State Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 03-20931740
Email admissions@cempaka.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

Cempaka International School at Damansara Heights has been in operation since 1983, giving it over four decades of experience in the Malaysian private education sector. The school is an authorised IB World School and holds accreditation from Cambridge Assessment International Education, Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and the International Schools Association. The Damansara Heights campus sits at Jalan Setiabakti in Bukit Damansara, serving families from Damansara Heights, Bangsar, and central KL.

What distinguishes Cempaka from other KL international schools is its dual British-Finnish curriculum. The school combines the structured Cambridge examination framework with the Finnish education approach, which prioritises student well-being, inquiry-based learning, and reduced test pressure in the earlier years. This combination is unusual in the Malaysian market.

Curriculum at Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

Cempaka covers Early Childhood through Pre-University, with multiple qualification pathways at the senior level.

Early Childhood and Primary: Students follow a blended British-Finnish programme that integrates Cambridge Primary standards with Finnish teaching methodologies. The Finnish emphasis on play-based and inquiry-based learning shapes the early years approach.

Secondary (Cambridge IGCSE): Students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE examinations, assessed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. The school also uses Oxford AQA and Pearson Edexcel examinations for specific subjects.

Pre-University (A-Levels / IB Diploma / Finnish): Students choose from Cambridge A-Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, or Finnish Curriculum pathways. The IB option is available as Cempaka is an authorised IB World School.

Fees at Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

Cempaka sits in the upper-mid range for KL international schools. The school fees guide explains how to account for SST and one-time costs.

CategoryAmount
Annual tuition (ages 6-16)RM 40,900 - RM 63,100
Application feeRM 12,000
DepositRM 15,000
Annual fee increase3% - 5%

Fees above RM 60,000 attract 6% SST. Sibling deposit waivers apply: 50% off the deposit for the second child, 75% for the third child onward.

Facilities at Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

The Damansara Heights campus at Jalan Setiabakti includes classrooms, science laboratories, arts studios, a library, and sports facilities. The residential neighbourhood setting provides a quieter campus environment compared to commercial-area schools.

Admissions at Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

Cempaka admits students from Early Childhood through Pre-University. Campus visits and WhatsApp enquiries are available for prospective families. The application fee of RM 12,000 is among the higher one-time entry costs in the KL market.

Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur

Cempaka is in Bukit Damansara, a residential neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur. The campus is accessible from Bangsar, Sri Hartamas, and the Sprint Expressway. The KL international schools directory lists all registered options in the federal territory.

Contact: 03-2093 1740, admissions@cempaka.edu.my, cempaka.edu.my.

Questions about Cempaka International School, Damansara Heights

What is the British-Finnish curriculum at Cempaka?

Cempaka combines the British Cambridge academic framework (IGCSE, A-Levels) with the Finnish education model, which emphasises student-centred learning, well-being, and reduced standardised testing. This dual approach is accredited by Cambridge, Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and the International Schools Association.

What are the fees at Cempaka International School?

Annual fees range from RM 40,900 to RM 63,100 for students aged 6 to 16. Fees above RM 60,000 attract 6% SST. The application fee is RM 12,000 and the deposit is RM 15,000. Annual fee increases of 3% to 5% are typical. Sibling deposit waivers apply: 50% for the second child and 75% for the third child onward.

Is Cempaka an IB school?

Yes. Cempaka is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme as one of its pre-university pathways. Students can choose between IB Diploma, Cambridge A-Levels, or a combination depending on their university goals.

What is the Cempaka group?

Cempaka Schools is a Malaysian education group founded in 1983. The group operates the Damansara Heights international campus and a separate national-curriculum campus in Cheras. The Damansara Heights campus focuses on the international programme with British-Finnish curriculum integration.

What pre-university pathways does Cempaka offer?

Cempaka offers three pre-university pathways: Cambridge A-Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, and Finnish Curriculum elements. Students can select the pathway that best matches their university destination and academic strengths.

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