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Kelantan International School

Primary and Secondary school in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia

Kelantan International School is a Cambridge IGCSE school in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, offering education from Preschool (age 4) through Upper Secondary (age 16). Average class size is 6 students. Annual fees start at RM 3,000 for Preschool and reach RM 7,800 for Upper Secondary, making it one of the most affordable international schools in Malaysia. Registration fee ranges from RM 500 to RM 2,000. SMIPS code DUB1001.

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School Information

Registration Code DUB1001
School Type International Schools
Curriculum International Curriculum (Cambridge, IB, IGCSE, or equivalent)
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-19)
Medium of Instruction English
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Address Kelantan International School 5376B, Jalan Telipot Kota Bharu 15150 Kelantan
Postcode 15150
State Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 09-7446991
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Kelantan International School

Kelantan International School in Kota Bharu is one of only three international schools in Kelantan, a state on the northeastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The school offers Cambridge-pathway education for students aged 4 to 16 at fees that are a fraction of what schools in the Klang Valley or Johor charge. With an average class size of just 6 students, the school operates closer to a tutorial model than a traditional classroom setting.

Kota Bharu has a small but growing expatriate and professional community, and Kelantan International School fills the gap for families who want English-medium, internationally recognised education without relocating to the west coast.

Curriculum at Kelantan International School

Kelantan International School follows the Cambridge International curriculum from Preschool through Upper Secondary. The school is structured in five stages:

  • Preschool (age 4-5): Early years foundation with English literacy and numeracy.
  • Lower Primary (age 6-8): Cambridge Primary core subjects.
  • Upper Primary (age 9-10): Extended Cambridge Primary leading to Checkpoint.
  • Lower Secondary (age 11-13): Cambridge Lower Secondary.
  • Upper Secondary (age 14-16): Cambridge IGCSE preparation and examinations.

The small class sizes (average 6 students) mean teachers can adjust pacing and provide direct feedback. English is the medium of instruction. The school does not currently offer A-Levels or Sixth Form, so IGCSE graduates would need to continue at another institution for pre-university studies.

Fees at Kelantan International School

Kelantan International School charges some of the lowest international school fees in Malaysia. The school fees guide puts these figures in context.

LevelAnnual Tuition (RM)Registration (RM)
Preschool3,000500
Lower Primary4,8001,000
Upper Primary5,4001,000
Lower Secondary6,6001,500
Upper Secondary7,8002,000

At RM 7,800 per year for IGCSE-level study, Kelantan International School costs less than many private tuition centres in Kuala Lumpur. The trade-off is scale: the small student body means fewer co-curricular options and less peer diversity than larger schools, but the individual attention compensates.

Admissions at Kelantan International School

Kelantan International School accepts students from age 4 through age 16. Registration fees range from RM 500 (Preschool) to RM 2,000 (Upper Secondary). The school’s small scale means admissions decisions can move quickly, and mid-year entry is feasible depending on space.

Contact admissions: 09-744 6991.

Kelantan International School in Kelantan

Kelantan International School is at 5376B, Jalan Telipot, 15150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Kota Bharu is the state capital, reachable by air from Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) or by road via the East-West Highway.

Kelantan has 3 registered international schools and 6 private schools total. The Kelantan international schools directory covers all of them.

Contact: 09-744 6991.

Questions about Kelantan International School

What curriculum does Kelantan International School follow?

Kelantan International School follows the Cambridge International curriculum leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The school covers Preschool, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary stages.

How much are the fees at Kelantan International School?

Annual fees at Kelantan International School are: Preschool RM 3,000, Lower Primary RM 4,800, Upper Primary RM 5,400, Lower Secondary RM 6,600, and Upper Secondary RM 7,800. Registration fee is RM 500 to RM 2,000 depending on the level. These are among the lowest international school fees in Malaysia.

What is the average class size at Kelantan International School?

Kelantan International School has an average class size of 6 students. This small-group setting allows for more individual attention than the typical 20-25 student classes at larger international schools in the Klang Valley.

What age range does Kelantan International School accept?

Kelantan International School accepts students from age 4 (Preschool) to age 16 (Upper Secondary / IGCSE). The school does not currently offer A-Levels or post-IGCSE pathways.

Where is Kelantan International School located?

Kelantan International School is at 5376B, Jalan Telipot, 15150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Contact: 09-744 6991.

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