Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli(Sabah)
Secondary school in Tamparuli, Sabah, East Malaysia (Borneo)
Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli (SMAT) is a Seventh-day Adventist private secondary school in Tamparuli, Sabah, originally established as a missionary training school in the 1930s. The school follows the KSSM national curriculum with bilingual instruction: BM for most subjects, English for mathematics, science, art, and Bible studies. Half-boarding available at approximately RM 2,640 per year. SMIPS code XGA4203.
Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli(Sabah) Fees 2026
Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli(Sabah) fees: Half-boarding available at approximately RM 2,640 per year.
School Information
- Registration Code
- XGA4203
- School Type
- Private Secondary Schools
- Curriculum
- Malaysian National Curriculum (KSSM)
- Level
- Form 1-5 (ages 13-17)
- Medium of Instruction
- English, Malay
- Website
- sass.gbs2u.com
- Annual Fees
- Budget range (RM 3,000 – RM 8,000) (Estimated)
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Founded
- 1939 (87 years)
- Gender
- Co-educational
- Boarding
- No
- Address
- Jalan Lama Pekan Tamparuli Peti Surat 79 Tamparuli 89257 Sabah
- Postcode
- 89257
- Phone
- 088-783316
- Registered With
- Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)
About Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli
Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli, known locally as SMAT, traces its roots to the 1930s when Seventh-day Adventist missionaries established a training school in the Tamparuli district of Sabah. The school was previously known as Sabah Adventist Secondary School (SASS) before adopting its current name. Over 85 years of operation make it one of the oldest private schools in Sabah.
SMAT serves secondary students in rural Tamparuli and the surrounding districts of Tuaran, Kota Belud, and Ranau. The SDA Mission of Sabah continues to operate the school, and Christian values are woven into daily school life alongside the national academic programme. The school offers half-boarding facilities for students who live too far for a daily commute.
Curriculum at Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli
SMAT follows the KSSM national curriculum (Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah) endorsed by MOE Malaysia. The school operates a bilingual model: most subjects are delivered in Bahasa Malaysia, while mathematics, science, art, and Bible studies are taught in English. This dual-language approach gives students exposure to English-medium learning within a national curriculum framework.
Students sit for SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) at the end of Form 5. Bible studies, taught in English, are an additional subject that reflects the school’s SDA affiliation but does not replace any national curriculum requirement.
Fees at Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli
SMAT has not published a full fee schedule. Boarding charges are approximately RM 2,640 per year for the half-boarding programme.
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Half-boarding (annual) | ~RM 2,640 |
As a mission school, SMAT’s fees are kept lower than commercial private schools. Private secondary schools in rural Sabah typically charge between RM 3,000 and RM 8,000 per year for tuition. The school fees guide explains how mission school fee structures differ from other private school categories.
Admissions at Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli
SMAT admits students into Form 1 through Form 5. The school accepts students of all faiths, though families should be aware that Bible studies and SDA chapel services are part of school life. Half-boarding is available for students from outside Tamparuli town.
Contact admissions: 088-783316, smatfrontoffice@gmail.com.
Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli in Sabah
SMAT is in Tamparuli, a small town in the interior of Sabah, approximately 35 km from Kota Kinabalu. The school sits along Jalan Lama Pekan Tamparuli and serves a catchment area that includes the rural communities of Tuaran district, Kota Belud, and the foothills toward Kinabalu.
Sabah has 8 registered private secondary schools and 33 private schools total. The Sabah private secondary schools directory lists all registered options.
Contact: 088-783316, smatfrontoffice@gmail.com, sass.gbs2u.com.
Questions about Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli(Sabah)
What curriculum does SM Advent Tamparuli follow?
SMAT follows the KSSM (Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah) national curriculum endorsed by MOE Malaysia. Most subjects are taught in Bahasa Malaysia. Mathematics, science, art, and Bible studies are taught in English, giving students bilingual exposure across the timetable.
How much are the fees at SM Advent Tamparuli?
SMAT has not published a complete fee schedule. Boarding fees are approximately RM 2,640 per year for students using the half-boarding facility. Tuition fees at private secondary schools in Sabah typically range from RM 3,000 to RM 8,000 per year. Contact the school at 088-783316 for current rates.
Does SM Advent Tamparuli offer boarding?
Yes. SMAT provides half-boarding facilities at approximately RM 2,640 per year. Half boarding typically covers meals and supervised study during the school day and early evening, with students returning home or to a hostel for overnight stays. This serves students from surrounding kampungs and towns who cannot commute daily.
When was SM Advent Tamparuli established?
The school traces its origins to the 1930s, when Seventh-day Adventist missionaries established a training school in Tamparuli. It was previously known as Sabah Adventist Secondary School (SASS) before being renamed Sekolah Menengah Advent Tamparuli (SMAT). The school has over 85 years of continuous operation.
What is the religious affiliation of SM Advent Tamparuli?
SMAT is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Mission of Sabah. Bible studies are part of the curriculum, taught in English. The school integrates Christian values into its educational programme while following the national KSSM syllabus.