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Fairview International School Ipoh

Primary and Secondary school in Ipoh, Perak, Peninsular Malaysia

Fairview International School Ipoh is part of the Fairview group, Malaysia's largest IB school network. The Ipoh campus offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), making it the only IB World School in Perak. Annual fees range from RM 12,000 (Reception) to RM 26,000 (Grade 11), paid in two semesters. Application fee is RM 1,000, enrolment fee RM 2,500 to RM 5,000. Registered with MOE Malaysia under SMIPS code AUB2003.

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School Information

Registration Code AUB2003
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English
Website fairview.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English
Founded 1978 (48 years)
Gender Co-educational
Address LOT 310825 Persiaran Lapangan Siber Jalan Raja Nazrin Ipoh Perak 31350 Perak
Postcode 31350
State Perak, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 05-3136888
Email enquiries.ipoh@fairview.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Fairview International School Ipoh

Fairview International School Ipoh is part of the Fairview group, founded in 1978 and now operating five campuses across Malaysia. The Ipoh campus is the only IB World School in Perak, serving families in northern Peninsular Malaysia who want the International Baccalaureate without relocating to the Klang Valley. Fairview has been ranked among the top 100 IB schools globally and holds a 5-star SKIPS rating.

The school operates as a co-educational day school with English as the medium of instruction. Malaysian students also take Bahasa Melayu as required by MOE regulations.

Curriculum at Fairview International School Ipoh

Fairview Ipoh offers two IB programmes. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) covers Reception through Grade 5, using an inquiry-based approach that organises learning around transdisciplinary themes rather than isolated subjects. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) runs from Grade 6 through Grade 10, adding subject-specific rigour while maintaining the IB emphasis on critical thinking and international-mindedness.

Co-curricular activities run in the afternoons, complementing the academic programme with options in sports, arts, and service learning. The IB curriculum guide explains how PYP, MYP, and the Diploma Programme connect as a continuum.

Fees at Fairview International School Ipoh

Fairview Ipoh is among the most affordable IB schools in Malaysia. The school fees guide explains common ancillary costs beyond tuition.

LevelAnnual Fees
ReceptionRM 12,000
Grade 1 - 5 (PYP)RM 14,000 - RM 20,000
Grade 6 - 10 (MYP)RM 22,000 - RM 26,000
Application feeRM 1,000
Enrolment (Malaysian)RM 2,500
Enrolment (non-Malaysian)RM 5,000

Fees are billed in two semesters. The annual rates at Fairview Ipoh are lower than the Subang Jaya campus, reflecting the cost-of-living difference between Perak and the Klang Valley.

Admissions at Fairview International School Ipoh

Fairview Ipoh accepts applications year-round, with placements subject to availability. The admissions process includes age-appropriate assessments aligned with IB standards. Required documents include the student’s birth certificate, previous school transcripts, and a testimonial or reference.

Contact: 05-313 6888, enquiries.ipoh@fairview.edu.my.

Fairview International School Ipoh in Perak

Fairview Ipoh is in Ipoh, which has 10 registered private schools. The campus is along Jalan Raja Nazrin, accessible from the North-South Expressway and Ipoh city centre.

Perak has 9 registered international schools and 14 private schools total. The Perak international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 05-313 6888, enquiries.ipoh@fairview.edu.my, fairview.edu.my.

Questions about Fairview International School Ipoh

What curriculum does Fairview International School Ipoh follow?

Fairview Ipoh offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). As part of the Fairview network, the Ipoh campus follows the same IB framework used across all five Fairview campuses in Malaysia.

How much are the fees at Fairview International School Ipoh?

Annual fees range from RM 12,000 for Reception to RM 26,000 for Grade 11. Fees are split across two semesters. The application fee is RM 1,000 (non-refundable), and the one-time enrolment fee is RM 2,500 for Malaysian students or RM 5,000 for non-Malaysians.

Is Fairview Ipoh the only IB school in Perak?

Yes. Fairview Ipoh is the only IB World School in Perak. Families in northern Peninsular Malaysia who want an IB education without relocating to the Klang Valley or Penang use the Ipoh campus.

Is Fairview Ipoh the most affordable IB school in Malaysia?

Fairview Ipoh is among the most affordable IB options in Malaysia. The Reception fee of RM 12,000 per year and the Grade 11 ceiling of RM 26,000 per year are lower than most IB schools in the Klang Valley, where fees typically start above RM 30,000.

How does Fairview Ipoh connect to other Fairview campuses?

Fairview operates five campuses in Malaysia: Subang Jaya, Ipoh, Penang, and two in Johor. All campuses follow the IB framework. Students can transfer between campuses with curriculum continuity.

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