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Most popular international schools in Kuala lumpur

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The five schools Kuala lumpur parents researched most this year, chosen from the 98 international schools in the city. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.

98
International schools
inc. 23 boarding
RM 40.5K
Average school fee
For a 12 yr old
734
Average school size
100 – 2,600 students
21.0
Average class size
Range 12 - 30

The 2026 ranking

Kuala lumpur’s five most-researched schools

Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between July 2025 and June 2026.

1 The Alice Smith School - Secondary Campus — international school in Kuala lumpur

The Alice Smith School - Secondary Campus

The Secondary Campus caters to students aged 11 to 18 (Years 7 to 13), following the English National Curriculum, culminating in (I)GCSE and A Level qualifications. Situated on 25 acres on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, this campus features expansive facilities, including a 50m swimming pool, an IAAF-certified athletic running track, ten science laboratories, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. A prominent program is the "IMPACT Quest," which guides students to explore their purpose and create a positive influence on the world. Students engage in a wide array of activities such as Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, advanced sports, coding, and drama productions.

RM 17.6K RM 117.4K
🏷️ MYR 108,360 – 117,360 / year
😊 Ages 11 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
📍 Kuala lumpur
2 The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus — international school in Kuala lumpur

The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus

The Primary Campus offers a British curriculum for students aged 3 to 11 (Preschool to Year 6) within a leafy, established area near Kuala Lumpur's city centre. Learning follows the English National Curriculum, with a strong focus on play-based exploration for younger children in Early Years. This campus provides a supportive environment with ample green and open spaces for outdoor learning. Notable facilities include a two-storey sports centre with a swimming pool, an astroturf sports field, and dedicated areas for music, art, and design technology. There is a diverse range of extracurricular activities offered, including Lego robotics, drama, various sports, and eco clubs.

RM 17.6K RM 117.4K
🏷️ MYR 53,730 – 93,480 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 11
📖 British Curriculum
📍 Kuala lumpur
3 Fairview International School - Kuala Lumpur — international school in Kuala lumpur

Fairview International School - Kuala Lumpur

Fairview International School in Kuala Lumpur, established in 1978, serves as the flagship campus of the Fairview network. It provides a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum for students aged 4 to 18, encompassing the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for elementary students, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for pre-university students. The school boasts an impressive 100% pass rate for its IB Diploma Programme. Facilities include a football field, basketball court, swimming pool, badminton courts, and dedicated science and technology labs. A distinctive feature is the Falcon Programme, designed to build character, independence, and courage, integrating with activities like international expeditions and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.

RM 17.6K RM 117.4K
🏷️ MYR 25,000 – 60,000 / year
😊 Ages 4 to 18
📖 IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
📍 Kuala lumpur
4 Reigate Grammar School Kuala Lumpur — international school in Kuala lumpur

Reigate Grammar School Kuala Lumpur

Reigate Grammar School Kuala Lumpur is located about 30 km from central Kuala Lumpur in the Kajang 2 township, noted by the school for its strong connectivity and planned community setting. RGSKL offers a British pathway from EYFS to Sixth Form, with Cambridge IGCSE in Upper Secondary and A Levels in Sixth Form. Class sizes are intentionally small—typically under 20. Co-curricular options span technology and innovation (e.g., Coding Club, Robotics), community and service (e.g., Debating, Ethics), and sports, with an “Adventure Sports and Physical Pursuits” strand. The school is co-educational planning to open a dedicated boarding program in 2027 and currently offers a temporary boarding program.

RM 17.6K RM 117.4K
🏷️ MYR 42,500 – 94,500 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 18
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
📍 Kuala lumpur
5 Maple Leaf Kingsley International School — international school in Kuala lumpur

Maple Leaf Kingsley International School

Maple Leaf Kingsley International School offers a British-based curriculum for students aged 3 to 18., preparing students for IGCSE and A-Level examinations. The school is situated on a 16-acre campus and includes facilities such as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 120-seat auditorium, and various sports courts. A distinctive feature of the school is its "Learning Journeys" program. This initiative provides students with real-world experiences through day excursions for primary students and overnight camps for secondary students, aiming to connect classroom learning with practical exploration.

RM 17.6K RM 117.4K
🏷️ MYR 17,598 – 36,438 / year
😊 Ages 3 to 19
📖 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
📍 Kuala lumpur

What’s on offer

Curricula & languages in Kuala lumpur

The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 98 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.

Most popular curricula

Number of schools teaching each curriculum.

Cambridge
78
British
40
International
40
IB
12
American
4
Other
6

Languages of instruction

Number of schools teaching in each language.

English
96
Mandarin
4
Malay
4
German
1
French
1
Other
1

Size & classes

How big are the schools, and the classes?

School size and class size shape day-to-day experience as much as curriculum does.

School size, by students

Schools grouped by total enrolment.

Avg 734
46
19
10
7
2
100–600601–1,1011,102–1,6021,603–2,1032,104–2,600

Average school size is 734 students · based on the 84 schools that report enrolment.

Class size

Schools grouped by typical class size.

Avg 21.0
6
17
44
22
1
10–1415–1920–2425–2930–34

Average class size is 21.0 students · based on the 90 schools that report it.

What it costs

Annual fees in Kuala lumpur

Fees shown are one year for a 12-year-old (or the closest age available), excluding one-time enrolment costs.

Fees at a glance

Across the 87 schools that publish a price for a 12-year-old. All figures in MYR.

Minimum
11,500
Average
40,531
Maximum
116,400

Schools by fee band

How many schools sit in each annual-fee range.

RM 11.5K – 46.5K
63
RM 46.5K – 81.4K
19
RM 81.4K – 116.4K
5

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