Imperium International Secondary School

About Imperium International Secondary School

Imperium International Secondary School operates from Lorong Wisma Dixon in the Likas area of Kota Kinabalu. In a city where international school options are limited compared to West Malaysia’s education hubs, Imperium fills an important gap as one of the few CAIE-approved Cambridge IGCSE providers in the Sabah capital. The school serves secondary students aged 12 to 18, covering Years 7 through 11.

Kota Kinabalu’s international school market is much smaller than the Klang Valley’s. Where Petaling Jaya alone has 20 registered private schools, the entire Sabah state has 5 registered international schools. For KK families wanting an IGCSE qualification, the options are limited, and Imperium addresses that demand.

Curriculum at Imperium International Secondary School

Imperium follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Years 7 to 9 (Lower Secondary): Students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme, building core skills in English, mathematics, and sciences. The school’s focus on independent learning starts at this stage, encouraging students to take ownership of their academic progress.

Years 10 to 11 (IGCSE): Students select their IGCSE subjects and prepare for external Cambridge examinations. As one of few IGCSE centres in KK, the school provides a pathway that would otherwise require relocating to West Malaysia.

Fees at Imperium International Secondary School

Annual tuition at Imperium International by year level:

Year	Annual Tuition (RM)
Year 7	34,000
Year 8	35,000
Year 9	38,000
Year 10	39,000
Year 11	45,000

One-time fees include an application fee of RM 1,000, registration fee of RM 5,000, and a refundable security deposit of RM 5,000. A 20% sibling discount is available for Years 7 to 11.

The school fees guide explains how international school fees in East Malaysia compare to West Malaysia.

Facilities at Imperium International Secondary School

The campus at Lorong Wisma Dixon includes classrooms and learning spaces within the commercial area of Likas, Kota Kinabalu. The campus serves the school’s secondary-only student population.

Admissions at Imperium International Secondary School

Imperium admits students from Year 7 to Year 11. Families in KK considering a Cambridge pathway should contact the school for current availability and entry assessment details.

Imperium International Secondary School in Sabah

Imperium is in Kota Kinabalu, which has 9 registered private schools. The Sabah international schools directory lists all registered options in the state.

Contact: iiss.edu.my.