Valley International School Kuala Lumpur

About Valley International School KL

Valley International School occupies a campus in Brickfields, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in central Kuala Lumpur. The school’s location on Jalan Thamby Abdullah places it within walking distance of KL Sentral, the country’s main integrated transport hub. This central position makes the school accessible from virtually any part of the Klang Valley by public transport.

The school bridges two educational philosophies. Its Early Years programme follows the Montessori method, emphasising self-directed learning and hands-on materials. From primary level onwards, the curriculum transitions to the Cambridge framework, running through Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Levels. This combination gives younger children a child-centred start before moving into the more structured Cambridge assessment pathway.

Curriculum at Valley International School KL

The Early Years programme uses Montessori principles with mixed-age groupings, practical life activities, sensorial materials, and self-paced learning. This approach builds foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social development through exploration rather than formal instruction.

From Cambridge Primary onwards, students follow a more structured pathway. Cambridge Primary covers English, Mathematics, and Science with formal checkpoint assessments. Cambridge Lower Secondary continues this structure in Year 7 to Year 9. Upper secondary students prepare for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Year 10 and Year 11, then progress to Cambridge AS and A-Levels in Year 12 and Year 13 for university entry.

Instruction is in English throughout. The Montessori-to-Cambridge transition is designed to be smooth, as both approaches share an emphasis on student agency and enquiry-based learning, though the Cambridge framework adds formal assessment milestones.

Fees at Valley International School KL

Estimated annual fees at Valley International School range from RM 16,500 to RM 22,500. A refundable deposit of RM 5,500 to RM 7,500 per term is also required. The school fees guide covers deposit structures and common ancillary costs.

Fee Type	Amount
Annual tuition (est.)	RM 16,500 - RM 22,500
Refundable deposit	RM 5,500 - RM 7,500/term

Among international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Valley sits in the affordable range. The median for KL international schools exceeds RM 30,000 per year, so Valley offers a Cambridge pathway at a lower price point than many of its peers.

Admissions at Valley International School KL

Valley International School accepts applications for students from Early Years through upper secondary. The admissions process typically involves a campus visit, student assessment, and parent meeting. Contact the school for intake dates, as the academic calendar may follow either a January or September start depending on the programme level.

The school accepts both Malaysian and international students. The Brickfields location is particularly convenient for expatriate families based in central KL who prefer not to commute to the suburban international school campuses in Subang Jaya, Petaling Jaya, or Cyberjaya.

Contact admissions at 03-2859 2313 or info@valley.edu.my.

Valley International School KL in Kuala Lumpur

Valley International School is at Lot 19, 219-227, Jalan Thamby Abdullah, 50470 Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. The Brickfields location is next to KL Sentral, which connects KTM Komuter, LRT Kelana Jaya, MRT Putrajaya, monorail, ERL (to KLIA), and interstate buses.

Kuala Lumpur has 38 registered international schools and 53 private schools total. The Kuala Lumpur international schools directory lists all options.

The school serves families from across greater KL, with public transport making it accessible from Petaling Jaya, Bangsar, Mid Valley, Sentul, and beyond without needing a car.

Contact: 03-2859 2313, info@valley.edu.my, valley.edu.my.