Sanctus International School

About Sanctus International School

Sanctus International School opened in 2021 in Klang, establishing itself as one of the newest international schools in Selangor’s western corridor. The school’s identity is built around humanistic education, a pedagogical approach rooted in the work of American psychologist Carl Rogers. In Rogers’s framework, the teacher functions as a facilitator who creates conditions for self-directed learning rather than delivering content through traditional instruction. Sanctus applies this model across all year groups, from primary through secondary.

The motto “Dream. Excel. Lead.” signals the school’s emphasis on developing the whole person rather than optimising for examination results alone. Class sizes are kept small to allow the facilitative teaching model to work: teachers need to know each student well enough to support individual learning trajectories. At RM 14,800 to RM 24,800 per year, the school is priced to attract middle-income families in Klang who want a Cambridge pathway without the RM 40,000+ price tag of larger international schools.

Curriculum at Sanctus International School

Sanctus delivers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for ages 5 to 18. The Cambridge framework provides the academic structure and external examination credentials, while the humanistic philosophy shapes how that content is taught. Students are expected to set personal learning goals, reflect on their progress and take increasing responsibility for their own education as they advance through the year groups.

This dual identity, rigorous Cambridge qualifications delivered through a student-centred method, positions Sanctus differently from the exam-factory model that some families associate with Cambridge schools. The approach requires smaller class groups and teachers trained in facilitative pedagogy, which explains the school’s compact scale.

Fees at Sanctus International School

Sanctus fees are among the lowest in the Klang international school market. The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across schools.

Level	Annual Fees
Entry level (age 5)	RM 14,800
Upper secondary	RM 24,800

For context, other international schools in Selangor with Cambridge IGCSE programmes typically charge RM 25,000 to RM 70,000 per year.

Facilities at Sanctus International School

The Klang campus includes:

• Multipurpose hall
• Music room
• Art and craft room
• Science laboratories
• Computer lab
• Library
• Culinary room
• Dance studio

The culinary room supports a life skills component that aligns with the humanistic curriculum’s emphasis on practical competence alongside academic achievement.

Admissions at Sanctus International School

Sanctus accepts applications for students aged 5 to 18 on a rolling basis. The school serves families in Klang, Teluk Gadong and the surrounding western Selangor area. Contact 011-8888 0532 or info@sanctus.edu.my for enrolment details.

Sanctus International School in Selangor

Sanctus is in Klang, which has 16 registered private schools. Selangor has 114 international schools and 167 private schools total. The Selangor international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 011-8888 0532, info@sanctus.edu.my, sanctus.edu.my.