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Sekolah Antarabangsa Lodge

Primary and Secondary school in Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)

Lodge International School (Sekolah Antarabangsa Lodge) is the oldest international school in Sarawak, established in 1953 in Kuching. Operated as a non-profit by the Lodge School Association, the school offers three streams: Cambridge International (British curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels), Malaysian National Programme, and Early Childhood. Annual fees range from RM 7,720 to RM 31,640 depending on stream and nationality. Korean and Mandarin are offered as language options. SMIPS code YUBL001.

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School Information

Registration Code YUBL001
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 lodgeschool.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Address Jalan Wan Alwi Tabuan Jaya Kuching 93350 Sarawak
Postcode 93350
State Sarawak, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Phone 082-362185
Email lodge.is@lodgeschool.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Lodge International School

Lodge International School is the oldest international school in Sarawak, established in 1953 in Kuching. The school is operated as a non-profit by the Lodge School Association, a membership body of current parent families. Over seven decades, the school has served both the Kuching expatriate community and local families seeking international or national-stream education under one roof.

The school runs three distinct educational streams, allowing families to choose between a Cambridge international pathway, a Malaysian national pathway, or an early childhood programme that blends both. This multi-stream model is uncommon among international schools in East Malaysia and provides flexibility for families with different educational goals.

Curriculum at Lodge International School

Lodge International School offers three streams:

  • Cambridge International Programme: Follows the British curriculum from primary through secondary, with students sitting for Cambridge IGCSE and then A-Level examinations. A-Level studies are currently open for enrolment.
  • National Programme: Follows the Malaysian KSSM curriculum with global perspectives integrated into the national syllabus, covering primary and secondary levels.
  • Early Childhood: Combines the Malaysian early years framework with Cambridge Early Years for nursery and kindergarten students.

Language options include English, Bahasa Malaysia, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. Extracurricular participation is mandatory, covering clubs, sports, and uniformed bodies. The school emphasises character development, self-discipline, and responsibility alongside academic achievement.

Fees at Lodge International School

Annual fees at Lodge International School range from RM 7,720 to RM 31,640, varying by stream and nationality. Non-Malaysian students pay higher rates than Malaysian students.

Fee TypeAmount (RM)
Annual tuition (lowest)7,720
Annual tuition (highest)31,640
Lodge School Association membership (refundable)from 4,500

Additional costs include registration fees, refundable deposits, uniform costs, and extracurricular fees. The membership fee to the Lodge School Association decreases with the number of children a family has enrolled. The school fees guide explains how to compare international school fee structures.

Admissions at Lodge International School

Lodge International School admits students across all three streams from early childhood through A-Levels. Prospective families can contact the school for intake dates, assessment requirements, and campus visits.

Contact admissions: 082-362185, lodge.is@lodgeschool.edu.my. Administrative office: 082-363554, info@lodgeschool.edu.my.

Lodge International School in Sarawak

Lodge International School is in Kuching, which has 14 registered private schools. Kuching is the state capital of Sarawak and the largest city in East Malaysia, serving as the administrative and commercial centre of the state.

Sarawak has 10 registered international schools and 24 private schools total. The Sarawak international schools directory lists every registered option.

Contact: 082-362185, lodge.is@lodgeschool.edu.my, lodgeschool.edu.my.

Questions about Sekolah Antarabangsa Lodge

What curriculum does Lodge International School follow?

Lodge International School offers three educational streams. The Cambridge International programme follows the British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Levels. The National Programme follows the Malaysian KSSM curriculum. The Early Childhood programme combines Malaysian and Cambridge Early Years frameworks.

How much are the fees at Lodge International School?

Annual fees at Lodge International School range from RM 7,720 to RM 31,640, varying by stream and nationality (Malaysian vs non-Malaysian). Additional costs include registration fees, a refundable deposit, and a Lodge School Association membership fee starting from RM 4,500 (refundable, decreasing with the number of enrolled children).

Is Lodge International School a non-profit?

Yes. Lodge International School is operated by the Lodge School Association, a non-profit body. Parents whose children are enrolled pay a refundable membership fee to the Association. This non-profit structure has been in place since the school's founding in 1953.

What languages does Lodge International School offer?

In addition to English and Bahasa Malaysia, Lodge International School offers Korean and Mandarin Chinese as language options. This reflects the diverse expatriate community in Kuching, including Korean families working in the Sarawak energy sector.

Where is Lodge International School located?

The school is at Jalan Wan Alwi, Tabuan Jaya, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak. The administrative office can also be reached at Lorong Keranji 4E, Tabuan Desa, Kuching.

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