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Mont' Kiara International School

Primary and Secondary school in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia

Mont'Kiara International School (MKIS) is an IB World School in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, offering the PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme with an American curriculum base. Operating since 1994, MKIS charges RM 24,205 to RM 55,414 per semester (RM 48,410 to RM 110,828 per year). Sibling discounts of 2% to 4% apply. Located at 22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara. MOE code WUB0003.

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School Information

Registration Code WUB0003
School Type International Schools
Curriculum International Curriculum (Cambridge, IB, IGCSE, or equivalent)
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-19)
Medium of Instruction English
Website mkis.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address No. 22 Jalan Kiara, Mont' Kiara 50480 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Postcode 50480
State Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 03-20938604
Email alice@mkis.edu.my : mohana@mkis.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Mont’Kiara International School

Mont’Kiara International School (MKIS) has been operating since 1994 from its campus at 22 Jalan Kiara in the Mont Kiara corridor of Kuala Lumpur. The school holds IB World School status and runs all three International Baccalaureate programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). An American curriculum base underpins the IB framework.

MKIS serves the large expatriate community in the Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas area, which includes diplomatic families, multinational executives, and international professionals. The school’s three decades in operation make it one of the most established IB schools in the city.

Curriculum at Mont’Kiara International School

MKIS delivers the full IB continuum. The PYP covers early years and primary, building inquiry-based learning habits. The MYP runs through the middle school years, connecting subject knowledge with real-world contexts. The DP is the pre-university programme, producing the internationally recognised IB Diploma.

The American curriculum base means students follow American-style grade levels and subject structures alongside IB assessment methods. This dual framework gives graduates flexibility when applying to universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond.

Fees at Mont’Kiara International School

MKIS charges tuition on a per-semester basis. Fees range from RM 24,205 per semester at the early years level to RM 55,414 per semester for the Diploma Programme. Annual costs therefore run from approximately RM 48,410 to RM 110,828.

LevelPer SemesterPer Year (estimated)
Early years (lowest)RM 24,205RM 48,410
Diploma Programme (highest)RM 55,414RM 110,828
Sibling discount (2nd child)2% off-
Sibling discount (3rd child)3% off-
Sibling discount (4th+ child)4% off-

The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures and ancillary charges across international schools.

Admissions at Mont’Kiara International School

MKIS accepts students from early years through the Diploma Programme (Grade 12). The school serves a predominantly expatriate student body and admits both Malaysian and international passport holders.

Contact admissions at 03-2093 8604 or email alice@mkis.edu.my for intake dates, assessment requirements, and campus tour bookings.

Mont’Kiara International School in Kuala Lumpur

MKIS is in Sri Hartamas, within the Mont Kiara corridor of Kuala Lumpur. Mont Kiara has one of the highest concentrations of international schools in Malaysia, serving the large expatriate population in the area.

Kuala Lumpur has 38 registered international schools and 53 private schools total. The KL international schools directory lists every registered option.

Contact: 03-2093 8604, alice@mkis.edu.my, mkis.edu.my.

Questions about Mont' Kiara International School

What curriculum does Mont'Kiara International School follow?

MKIS is an IB World School offering three IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school uses an American curriculum base alongside the IB framework.

How much are the fees at Mont'Kiara International School?

Tuition at MKIS ranges from RM 24,205 per semester (early years) to RM 55,414 per semester (Diploma Programme), which works out to RM 48,410 to RM 110,828 per year. Sibling discounts apply: 2% for the second child, 3% for the third, and 4% for the fourth child onward.

How long has Mont'Kiara International School been operating?

MKIS has been operating since 1994, making it one of the longest-established international schools in the Mont Kiara corridor. The school has over 30 years of experience serving the expatriate community in Kuala Lumpur.

Does Mont'Kiara International School offer sibling discounts?

Yes. MKIS offers tiered sibling discounts on tuition: 2% off for the second child, 3% for the third child, and 4% for the fourth child onward.

Where is Mont'Kiara International School located?

MKIS is at No. 22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. The campus sits in the Sri Hartamas area, in the heart of KL's Mont Kiara expatriate corridor.

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