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Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

Primary and Secondary school in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia

Columbia International School in Cheras/Seri Kembangan, Selangor opened in 2015 and offers Cambridge Primary and IGCSE. The school enrols around 400 students with class sizes of 20 to 25. Fees range from RM 11,859 to RM 19,992 per year, making it one of the more affordable Cambridge international schools in the Kajang-Cheras corridor.

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School Information

Registration Code BUBD016
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English, Malay, Chinese, Mathematics
Website columbiaschool.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English, Malay, Chinese, Mathematics
Gender Co-educational
Address No 1, Jalan Cheras Batu 11, Bukit Dukung Business Park Kajang 43000 Selangor
Postcode 43000
State Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 0387411413
Email cis@columbiaschool.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

Columbia International School opened in 2015 in the Bukit Dukung Business Park area along Jalan Cheras, within the Kajang-Cheras corridor of Selangor. The school enrols around 400 students across primary and secondary levels, with class sizes of 20 to 25 students. This mid-sized enrolment creates a school community that is large enough for academic variety but small enough that students and teachers are familiar with each other.

The school’s position in the Kajang-Cheras corridor provides a Cambridge international option for families who live south of KL city centre. At RM 11,859 to RM 19,992 per year, Columbia is one of the more affordable Cambridge schools in Selangor, well below the RM 30,000+ price points common at schools in Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya.

Curriculum at Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

Columbia follows the Cambridge International curriculum with a trilingual approach.

Cambridge Primary: Primary students follow the Cambridge Primary framework, with assessments in English, mathematics, and science. Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin are taught as additional language subjects, giving students trilingual exposure from an early age.

Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE: Secondary students progress through Cambridge Lower Secondary and then sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The trilingual instruction continues through the secondary years, with English as the primary medium of instruction.

Fees at Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

Columbia’s fees are in the lower range for Selangor international schools. The school fees guide explains how to compare fees across different tiers.

LevelAnnual Fees
Primary (lower)RM 11,859
Primary (upper)RM 14,000 - RM 16,000
Secondary (IGCSE)RM 18,000 - RM 19,992

Facilities at Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

The campus at Bukit Dukung Business Park includes:

  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Science laboratory
  • Library
  • IT resource centre
  • Music room
  • Art room
  • Sports field
  • Canteen

Admissions at Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

Columbia admits students for Cambridge Primary and IGCSE levels. The school serves families from the Kajang, Cheras, and Seri Kembangan catchment area.

Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor in Selangor

Columbia is in Seri Kembangan, which has 18 registered private schools. The Kajang-Cheras location is accessible from the Cheras-Kajang Highway and the MRT Kajang line. The Selangor international schools directory lists all registered options in the state.

Contact: 03-8741 1413, cis@columbiaschool.edu.my, columbiaschool.edu.my.

Questions about Columbia International School, Cheras Selangor

What are the fees at Columbia International School?

Annual fees range from RM 11,859 to RM 19,992 depending on year level. This places Columbia among the most affordable Cambridge international schools in the Kajang and Cheras area of Selangor.

What curriculum does Columbia follow?

Columbia offers Cambridge Primary for primary students and Cambridge IGCSE for secondary students. The school provides a complete Cambridge pathway from primary through IGCSE examinations. Instruction is trilingual in English, Malay, and Chinese.

How many students attend Columbia International School?

The school enrols approximately 400 students across primary and secondary levels. Class sizes are 20 to 25 students, keeping the learning environment manageable.

Where is Columbia International School located?

Columbia is at No 1, Jalan Cheras, Batu 11, Bukit Dukung Business Park, Kajang 43000 Selangor. Despite the Seri Kembangan registration, the campus is in the Kajang-Cheras corridor, accessible from Cheras, Kajang, and Seri Kembangan.

What languages are taught at Columbia?

Columbia offers trilingual instruction in English (primary medium), Malay (Bahasa Melayu), and Chinese (Mandarin). This trilingual approach is a distinctive feature for families who want their children to develop proficiency in all three languages.

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