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REAL International School Shah Alam

Primary and Secondary school in Shah Alam, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia

REAL International School Shah Alam is part of REAL Schools (XCL Education), founded in 1999. The school offers dual-stream education with an international stream (RM 22,110-34,180/yr) and a national stream (RM 13,210-18,483/yr). Around 1,100 students attend with 25 per class. Facilities include swimming pool, gymnasium, running track, robotic lab, and culinary studio. 20% alumni discount available.

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School Information

Registration Code BUBH009
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Malaysian National Curriculum
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 4-17)
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Website sa.real.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Languages English, Malay
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address No 5, Jalan Merah Saga U9/5 Shah Alam 40150 Selangor
Postcode 40150
State Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 0378423228
Email manggayarkarasi@sa.real.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About REAL International School Shah Alam

REAL International School Shah Alam has been operating since 1999, making it one of the longer-established private schools in the Shah Alam area. The school is part of REAL Schools under XCL Education, a group that operates campuses in Shah Alam, Cheras, and Johor Bahru. With approximately 1,100 students and class sizes of 25, the Shah Alam campus is a mid-to-large school that offers both international and national curriculum streams.

The dual-stream model is REAL’s defining feature. Families can choose between the international stream (RM 22,110 to RM 34,180 per year) and the national stream (RM 13,210 to RM 18,483 per year), both operating on the same campus with shared facilities. This flexibility means families can select the pathway that matches their budget and academic goals without switching schools.

Curriculum at REAL International School Shah Alam

REAL offers two parallel curriculum streams from a single campus.

International Stream: Students follow an international curriculum assessed through internationally recognised examinations. This pathway prepares students for university applications both in Malaysia and overseas.

National Stream (Malaysian Curriculum): Students follow the KSSM national curriculum leading to SPM. This pathway is recognised by Malaysian public and private universities.

Both streams share co-curricular activities, sports facilities, and the school’s enrichment programmes. The school emphasises critical thinking, creativity, leadership, and digital skills alongside core academic subjects.

Fees at REAL International School Shah Alam

REAL offers two fee tiers based on the chosen stream. The school fees guide covers how to compare dual-stream school pricing.

StreamAnnual Fees
InternationalRM 22,110 - RM 34,180
NationalRM 13,210 - RM 18,483

A 20% alumni discount applies for families where a parent attended a REAL school. Sibling discounts are available. Maybank and Hong Leong EPP instalment plans help spread payment throughout the year.

Facilities at REAL International School Shah Alam

The Shah Alam campus at Jalan Merah Saga has one of the more extensive facility lists among schools in the area:

  • Swimming pool and gymnasium
  • Running track and sports field
  • Basketball, badminton, and futsal courts
  • Science laboratory and IT resource centre
  • Robotic laboratory
  • Culinary studio
  • Dance studio
  • Library and playground

Admissions at REAL International School Shah Alam

REAL admits students for both the international and national streams. Families can apply through the school website or the XCL Education group portal. The 20% alumni discount requires proof of a parent’s previous enrolment at a REAL school.

REAL International School Shah Alam in Selangor

REAL Shah Alam is in Shah Alam, which has 27 registered private schools. The campus is accessible from the Federal Highway, NKVE, and the Shah Alam Expressway. The Selangor international schools directory lists all registered options in the state.

Contact: 03-7842 3228, manggayarkarasi@sa.real.edu.my, sa.real.edu.my.

Questions about REAL International School Shah Alam

What are the fees at REAL Shah Alam?

The international stream costs RM 22,110 to RM 34,180 per year. The national stream costs RM 13,210 to RM 18,483 per year. The school offers a 20% alumni discount for families where a parent is a REAL Schools alumnus. Sibling discounts and Maybank/Hong Leong EPP instalment plans are also available.

What is the dual-stream model at REAL?

REAL Shah Alam operates two parallel curriculum streams. The international stream follows an international curriculum pathway, while the national stream follows the Malaysian curriculum. Both streams share the same campus and facilities. Families choose the stream that best fits their academic goals.

How many students attend REAL Shah Alam?

Approximately 1,100 students attend REAL Shah Alam, making it one of the larger private schools in Shah Alam. Class sizes are capped at 25 students.

What is XCL Education?

XCL Education is the parent education group that operates REAL Schools. The group runs multiple REAL campuses across Malaysia, including Shah Alam, Cheras, and Johor Bahru. XCL Education provides centralised curriculum development and quality assurance across its network.

What facilities does REAL Shah Alam have?

The campus includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, running track, sports field, playground, basketball and badminton courts, IT resource centre, science laboratory, culinary studio, robotic laboratory, futsal court, dance studio, and library.

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