International School of Kuantan

About International School of Kuantan

International School of Kuantan (ISK) opened in 1996 in Bandar Indera Mahkota, making it the first fully accredited international school on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Over nearly three decades, ISK has built a track record as the primary international education option for expatriate and local families in Kuantan, particularly those connected to the oil and gas, palm oil, and manufacturing industries in the region.

The school holds triple accreditation from the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School. This combination is rare outside the Klang Valley.

Curriculum at International School of Kuantan

ISK follows a North American educational framework. Elementary students (Kindergarten through Grade 5) study the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which organises learning around thematic units. Middle School (Grade 6-8) bridges into a subject-specialist model. High School (Grade 9-12) offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for university-bound students.

The school uses MAP Growth assessments from NWEA to track student progress throughout the year. PSAT and SAT testing are available on campus, giving high schoolers direct access to US college admissions testing without travelling to Kuala Lumpur. English is the medium of instruction across all grade levels.

Fees at International School of Kuantan

ISK publishes a transparent fee schedule with tuition structured per term (two terms per year) plus an annual development fee. The international school fees page puts these figures in context against other schools nationwide.

Grade Level	Annual Tuition (RM)	Dev Fee/Year (RM)	Annual Total (RM)
Kindergarten (K3)	18,515	1,000	19,515
Grade 1-2	23,805	1,000	24,805
Grade 3-4	29,095	1,600	30,695
Grade 5	33,800	2,200	36,000
Grade 6-8	42,930	3,000	45,930
Grade 9-11	44,620	3,800	48,420
Grade 12	44,620	4,100	48,720

Registration is a one-time RM 10,000 fee. Re-enrolment costs RM 2,000 per year at each grade advancement. A 5% tuition discount applies from the second child onwards, which reduces the annual bill for families with multiple children enrolled.

Admissions at International School of Kuantan

ISK admits students from Kindergarten (K3, approximately age 3) through Grade 12. New families pay the RM 10,000 registration fee once upon enrolment. The re-enrolment fee of RM 2,000 is due annually for each returning student. A virtual campus tour is available through the school website for families relocating to Kuantan who cannot visit in person.

Admissions enquiries: 09-573 6010, admin@isk.edu.my.

International School of Kuantan in Pahang

International School of Kuantan is in Kuantan, the state capital of Pahang and the largest city on the East Coast. Kuantan has 5 registered private schools. ISK draws families from across the East Coast corridor, including Kemaman (Terengganu), Gambang, and Pekan.

Pahang has 4 registered international schools and 6 private schools total. The Pahang international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 09-573 6010, admin@isk.edu.my, isk.edu.my.

Kindergarten / Early Years Fees at International School of Kuantan

International School of Kuantan charges RM 19,515 per year for Kindergarten K3 (age 5) at its Bandar Indera Mahkota campus for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, comprising RM 18,515 tuition plus a RM 1,000 development fee. K1 and K2 (ages 3 and 4) fees are not publicly published; families contact admissions directly. ISK is the only fully accredited international school on Malaysia’s East Coast, serving the Kuantan, Kemaman, Gambang, and Pekan corridor. The school holds triple accreditation from CIS, COBIS, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School.

What’s Included and What’s Extra at ISK Kindergarten

The RM 19,515 annual cost for Kindergarten K3 covers two-term tuition at the Bandar Indera Mahkota campus, dedicated Kindergarten classrooms, library access, science laboratory familiarisation, basic learning materials, and the development fee. Families pay a one-time registration fee of RM 10,000 on first enrolment and an annual re-enrolment fee of RM 2,000 at each grade advancement. Uniforms, school transport, lunch, external co-curricular activities, and standardised testing (PSAT, SAT in later years) are charged separately. EAL support is integrated for non-native English speakers. A 5 percent sibling discount applies on tuition from the second child onwards.

Curriculum and Daily Structure at ISK Kindergarten

ISK Kindergarten through Grade 5 follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the same thematic framework used by hundreds of British and American international schools worldwide. The IPC organises Kindergarten learning around eight Personal Goals: enquiry, resilience, morality, communication, thoughtfulness, cooperation, respect, and adaptability. The North American framework underpins the wider school, so children progress to a subject-specialist Middle School framework at Grade 6 and reach Advanced Placement courses in Grades 11 to 12. MAP Growth assessments from NWEA track progress throughout the year. The school day runs Monday through Thursday from 7:50 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 7:50 am to 12:15 pm, with the longer mid-week day accommodating co-curricular activities. Class sizes are capped at 24 with an average of around 10 across the boutique-scale school.

How ISK Kindergarten Fees Compare to Other East Coast Kindergartens

International School of Kuantan sits in an effectively uncontested fee tier on Malaysia’s East Coast. Utama International School in Kuala Terengganu offers a British curriculum at RM 10,000 to RM 25,000 per year for Early Years but draws from a smaller community catchment and runs to Year 6 only. Kelantan International School in Kota Bharu charges around RM 3,000 per year as a community-scale alternative without full international accreditation. The closest fully accredited international kindergarten is Dalat International School in Tanjung Bungah Penang at around RM 21,000 to RM 33,000 for Early Years (American framework with boarding capability). Families weighing ISK against KL or Penang schools typically prefer to keep the family in Kuantan rather than relocate or board a young child.

Registration and Admissions for Kindergarten at ISK

Applications are submitted via admin@isk.edu.my or by phone at 09-573 6010. Required documents include the child’s birth certificate, immunisation records, and recent preschool reports where applicable. ISK accepts applications on a rolling basis with the main intake aligned to the American academic calendar that runs from August through June. Kindergarten candidates attend an informal assessment and parent interview. Once a place is offered, families pay the RM 10,000 one-time registration fee and the first-term tuition. A virtual campus tour is available for families relocating from outside Pahang who cannot visit in person.

Is SST Charged on International School of Kuantan Kindergarten Fees?

No. Kindergarten K3 tuition at RM 19,515 per year falls well below the RM 60,000 SST threshold introduced by the Malaysian Government in September 2025, so 6 percent Service Tax does not apply on ISK Kindergarten tuition. SST applies on the higher Middle School and High School tiers where annual fees exceed RM 60,000, but Early Years and Elementary remain SST-exempt. The international kindergarten fees hub lists ISK as the East Coast option among ten named kindergartens spanning the affordable Iskandar Puteri and Selangor tiers through to elite KL and Johor flagships.