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British Curriculum International Schools in Ipoh, Malaysia

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About international schools in Ipoh, Malaysia

British-curriculum international schools in Ipoh mostly follow an adapted National Curriculum for England or Cambridge programmes, with many offering Cambridge IGCSE and some providing Sixth Form/pre-university pathways. Teaching is delivered primarily in English, while Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are commonly taught from the early years as part of a trilingual or multilingual programme. Fees vary by age and provider - early-years termly fees are in the low thousands of ringgit while secondary and IGCSE/Sixth-Form termly fees are typically several thousand to over ten thousand ringgit, and schools publish separate application, registration and deposit charges. Admissions normally involve an online application, placement assessment or interview and a deposit; academic calendars and intake months differ between schools, so relocating families should contact admissions early and arrange a visit or assessment.

Compare 8 British Curriculum international schools in Ipoh, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 16,262), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 8 schools · avg fee MYR 16,262
Schools listed
8
Curricula
11
Average annual fee
MYR 16,262
Fee range
MYR 7,800 – 29,490
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (8 schools)
Average school size
448 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Tenby Schools Ipoh
Oldest
Tenby Schools Ipoh (1960)
With boarding
5

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Sports day for Primary and Early Years students.
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Tenby Schools Ipoh

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

MYR 10,410 - 29,490
Ages 2 to 18 years
IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Instructs in English
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Sports Day at Wesley Methodist School Ipoh.
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Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 17

MYR 11,100 - 20,190
Ages 6 to 17 years
Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum
Instructs in English
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"A teacher briefing parents and students about academic pathways.
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EdQuest International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 19

MYR 10,200 - 21,666
Ages 5 to 19 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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Seri Botani International School — international school in Ipoh, Malaysia
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Seri Botani International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 17

MYR 9,000 - 23,820
Ages 3 to 17 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Instructs in English
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Main campus building at Imperial International School.
Imperial International School logo

Imperial International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 16

MYR 7,800 - 25,800
Ages 5 to 16 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Instructs in English
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Front entrance of Westlake International School’s main academic building
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Westlake International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 9,300 - 15,900
Ages 3 to 18 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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Students carefully measuring liquids during a chemistry lab.
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Knewton Global Schools Ipoh

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 16

MYR 9,025 - 22,175
Ages 5 to 16 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Instructs in English
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City Harbour International School main building and entrance area.
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City Harbour International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 2 to 18

MYR 7,920 - 26,400
Ages 2 to 18 years
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Instructs in English
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FAQs for Malaysia

Which specific British curricula and leaving qualifications will my child study in Ipoh?
Schools in Ipoh that describe themselves as British typically teach the National Curriculum for England (often enriched with the International Primary Curriculum at primary level) and/or the Cambridge programme, with students prepared for Cambridge IGCSE at age 14 - 16 and some schools offering post-16 Sixth Form or AS/A-level style provision. Check each school’s published curriculum pages to confirm which qualifications they offer at each phase.
What language support and languages are offered?
English is the primary medium of instruction in British-curriculum international schools in Ipoh, and most schools also teach Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin from the early years as part of a multilingual programme; many schools also provide EAL (English as an Additional Language) support for learners whose first language is not English. Parents should check how language classes are scheduled and whether additional language support or mother-tongue provision is available.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies by age and provider: published termly fees show early-years places in the low thousands of ringgit per term, primary fees rising into mid-range four-figure terms and secondary/IGCSE or Sixth-Form termly fees commonly reaching several thousand to over ten thousand ringgit; schools also list non-refundable application and registration fees, resource charges and deposits. Factor in extras such as uniforms, textbooks, transport, meals, co-curricular activities and external exam fees when comparing total annual cost.
What is the usual admissions process and when should we apply?
Most schools require an online application, payment of an application/registration fee, and a placement assessment or interview; successful offers are normally secured with a deposit. Intake months and academic calendars differ between providers - some publish a September start in their academic calendar while others operate three-term structures - so families relocating to Ipoh should contact admissions as early as possible, request a calendar and book a visit or assessment.
What should parents compare when choosing a British-curriculum school in Ipoh?
Compare the exact curriculum and leaving qualifications (National Curriculum/IPC versus Cambridge IGCSE etc.), published fees and what they include, safeguarding and admissions policies, class sizes and teacher qualifications, EAL and SEN support, and the range of co-curricular activities and language provision. Also ask to see recent prospectuses, fee schedules, the school’s inspection or accreditation information and sample timetables so you can judge how well a school’s day-to-day provision matches your child’s needs.

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