Top 20 Best International Schools in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Alice Smith School provides an outstanding and thriving all-round education based on the British curriculum for 3 to 18 year olds across our two campuses. From our flexible teaching spaces, rich in technology, to our state-of-the-art sports facilities, our school is purposefully designed to stimulate and engage your child.

We are committed to academic excellence, achieved through a rich and challenging curriculum and nurturing the personal growth and development of every child in all aspects of their learning journey. Our students have a genuine love of learning and are taught by exceptional teachers who go the extra mile. This exceptional combination, together with our care, guidance, support and enriched curriculum, ensure boundless opportunities that enable each child to thrive academically, socially, physically and emotionally. Year on year, Alice Smith School students attain the very highest levels in external examinations and are successful at gaining places at the very best universities in the world.

Garden International School (GIS) is one of the world’s leading international schools with a strong academic track record. We provide British-based education for students ages 3 to 18 years of age across our Early Years Centre (Nursery to Reception), Primary School (Year 1 to Year 6) and Secondary School (Year 7  to Year 13).

Our high quality, holistic education ensures that our students leave us well equipped for life; it is not surprising that Garden International School students are in demand across the world and are sought after by the world’s best universities.

IGB International School (IGBIS) is a vibrant Early Years to Grade 12 international school that provides a dynamic, innovative and inclusive learning environment where students are challenged to excel in both their learning and personal growth. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, IGBIS is the only school in Malaysia authorised for the full continuum of IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), and the Career-related Programme (CP).

These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that IGBIS believes is important for our students. In an inclusive learning community, students receive a challenging, caring and holistic education. Our team of internationally experienced IB educators are trained to deliver an integrated, 21st century curriculum, empowering our students to be lifelong learners who aim to make a positive contribution to our global society.

Marefat International School is a private fully inclusive 3-18 year co-educational day school which provides quality education with genuine care. It comprises Early Years, Primary and Secondary Sections that work closely together in a distinctive, friendly family atmosphere.

With the support and approval of the Ministry of Education Malaysia and Cambridge University curriculum the schools offer classes from primary 1 to 12 and follows the Cambridge programmes for English language, Mathematics and Science. Special emphasis is given to the mastery of the English language. Mandarin classes are also offered during regular schools hours. It is the aim of the school to mould the students to be Tri–Lingual in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.

Marefat International School is well equipped with air conditioned classrooms, cafeteria, labourites, library, music room, computer laboratory, basketball courts and other facilities. Where additional facilities like football court, badminton and volley ball court are available for the students.

If there is one gift we can give to our children, is a great education. At Abedeen Academy International School (Abedeen) our students are imbued with Islamic values and a meaningful connection to their common cultural heritage, at the same time given a solid academic grounding.

A rock solid academic programme together with a strong foundation of the Islamic teaching is a core part of the curriculum, earning Abedeen the Islamic Education Excellence award as the best Islamic school in Malaysia. Abedeen develops world leaders by combining outstanding academic achievement, character building, knowledge based unlimited exposure, multicultural awareness, international environment readiness and deep understanding of Islam and life values.

Welcome to our school! Explore our site to find out how Abedeen encourages critical and creative thinking, engages students intellectually and fosters the growth of moral integrity. Whether in Selangor or Putrajaya, call us for a personal tour of Abedeen Academy International School, your private international Islamic school.

Welcome to The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL). We are one of the leading schools in Kuala Lumpur, providing an exceptional education from Early Years through to Sixth Form, for children aged 2-18.

BSKL has over 1,000 students covering Early Years, Primary and Secondary, including Sixth Form. It follows a globally respected curriculum based on the English National Curriculum, and thinks beyond traditional education to transform learning.

In 2016 BSKL was graded as excellent in all areas of educational provision by the Independent Schools Inspectorate; a result that is comparable to that of many top UK independent schools and is unprecedented in Malaysia.

Founded in 2000, Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) has continued to deliver excellent education through exploration and Visible Learning, helping every child extend their potential and excel in their chosen paths.

AISM continues to strive for the best through the globally-recognised Australian curriculum which is designed to arm your child with skills necessary for their future.

Situated on a single campus in the suburb of Mont’Kiara, Mont'Kiara International School (M’KIS) consistently ranks as a top international school in Malaysia and rated a five star school by the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

In operation since 1994, we are a fully accredited North American Curriculum pre-kindergarten through grade 12 international school that predominantly caters to expatriate families. We pride ourselves on being globally minded and internationally diverse. This is reflected by a student population of over 55 nationalities.

Mont'Kiara International School is licensed by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, and certified by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), U.S.A and authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We believe in offering a challenging and stimulating curriculum with an international perspective that prepares children for the intellectual, societal and global demands of the 21st Century.

King Henry VIII College Kuala Lumpur is a new school, but one with a history that stretches back more than 450 years. Our sister school, Christ College, Brecon in the U.K. was famously founded in 1541 by Henry VIII, whose name will grace this new school in Malaysia.

King Henry VIII College is a co-educational boarding and day school, with pupils from 3 to 18 years of age.

Visitors to Christ College in Brecon invariably comment on the special atmosphere there, and the heartfelt warmth of the welcome they receive. This is something that we are recreating in Malaysia: an ethos that is built on the long, proud history of Christ College.

Established in 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has become known as a center of excellence in the world of international education. ISKL is a co-educational private, not-for-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,750 students aged 3-18 years from over 65 countries at its state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s mission to challenge each student to “Be All You Are” and develop the attitudes, skills, knowledge, and understanding to become a highly successful, spirited, socially responsible global citizen.

The International School of Kuala Lumpur is an IB World School and has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) since 1989. In addition to the full IBDP, students also have the option of combining individual IB, Advanced Placement and High School Diploma courses to create a customized program tailored to their abilities, interests, and aspirations. The flexibility of ISKL’s academic program creates global opportunities; the graduating class of 2019 received more than 400 acceptances from over 200 universities in 14 countries spanning four continents.

ISKL is also accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS), and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ISKL has a strong focus on service and sustainability across its divisions and is a member of the Eco-Schools organization and the Green Schools Alliance.

Baseerah International School is an international school that has an international curriculum (Cambridge), and Arabic and Islamic curriculum. The school adopts education based on gender segregation approach. Thus, male and female students are placed in separate classrooms.

Baseerah presents an integrated model of education by providing competent and well-versed teachers equipped with educational experience and guided activities in an educational and ethical environment for developing a positive moderate generation, which is able to cope with life changes; a creative generation that is able to build an independent character. Hence, Baseerah places high priority to teaching Qur’an and Arabic language (natives and non-natives).

It also focuses on other sciences and languages by providing modern curriculums and laboratories. Baseerah has attained quality certificate (4 stars category) in private education from the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Moreover, Baseerah is parents’ first choice looking out for Islamic educational environment for their children.

Templer Park International School (TPIS) is uniquely situated on more than 17 beautiful acres and embraces vast green areas, lakes, gazebos, playgrounds, pool, and gardens yet is only 20 minutes away from the metropolitan area.

We believe that learning in a park-based environment plays a crucial role in developing the physical and mental health for children, as it encourages and promotes movement across the spacious landscapes granting the students more fun and subsequently enhancing the mental, spiritual, physical health in addition social interaction. Templer Park International School is dedicated to providing a highest quality American educational program with the cornerstones of morals, self-worth, and quality performance among students and staff.

Sri Bestari International School (SBIS ), a new arm to Lang Education Sdn Bhd, held its first Info Day on 3 June 2017 and has recently commenced its first intake in September 2017. The expansion of our current education offerings aim to meet the growing preference by providing an alternative in understanding and measuring the children’s capability based on the British National Curriculum, other than the Malaysian National Curriculum.

SBIS will be anticipating a move into new buildings in September 2019 with state-of-the-art facilities such as ICT suites, Hall of Arts, a large multi-purpose hall, dedicated music rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a covered indoor playground, larger library and purpose-built classrooms within the same compound of Sri Bestari Private School. In addition, the School has introduced the virtual learning platform, Schoology with the aim to promote collaborative and self-directed learning environment that can facilitate the students with 21st century learning skills.

Matrix International School is part of Matrix Global Schools. It comprises of Matrix Private School, Matrix International School and Matrix International Preschool. Our schools share one campus, one vision and one mission.

Our philosophy is to challenge our students to be intellectually curious, responsive and persistent; to be committed to and expressive of their ideas. Our goal is to ensure all will become articulate, courageous and will develop a realisation that the world is their classroom and that our lessons are for life. To achieve this, we nurture a close partnership with parents and the community. Learning is truly a global and Second to None experience on our 20 acre campus.

Lycée Francais de Kuala Lumpur (LFKL) is a not for profit and parents governed school, welcoming 730 students from 47 different countries, from kindergarten to high school. The school, established in 1962, provides an outstanding environment delivering academic excellence that is based on a multilingual teaching.

Our education embraces cultural diversity and promotes an international outlook to empower future generations and make meaningful contributions to our world. LFKL students follow a French curriculum leading to the French Baccalaureate that includes a European section, they benefit from a high standard education that includes cultural, artistic, technical, scientific, literary and sports activities. Courses are provided by qualified French teachers attached to the Ministry of National Education and by professional English native-speaking teachers. The LFKL is also part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad), a global network of 496 French schools in 137 countries that gathers 355 000 pupils. French schools abroad share a unique curriculum, allowing students to pursue their studies anywhere around the world.

Open to plurilingualism, the LFKL takes into account the diversity of its students and offers a curriculum adapted throughout their schooling. The school offers an early English program for kindergarten students through educational activities, by group level, taking into account the diversity of their language levels. In secondary school, in addition to English, students have the opportunity to learn 4 languages (German, Spanish, Mandarin and Bahasa Melayu) and receive international certifications every year.

St. John’s International School or SJIS is a private-funded International School that is an associate La Salle School in collaboration with the La Salle Brothers in Malaysia. The establishment of SJIS is in keeping with one of the priorities of the Lasallian Family in Malaysia to cater to the needs of young Malaysians, and also to link the school with a Lasallian organisation that has an outstanding and reputable long-history of delivering excellent education not only in Malaysia but in 82 countries worldwide.

St. John's International School presents a new milieu for students from different cultures and backgrounds to be nurtured in education, sports and extra-curricular activities excellence. We realise that a holistic education is also one that promotes values of respect for all and a sense of responsibility. Good discipline and strong student-faculty relationship are emphasised to create a mutual and respectful learning environment within the school.

Tanarata International School (TiS) is an extended day (7:50am to 3:30pm) full facilities school modelled on the British Cambridge University education curriculum leading to the IGCSE & AS/A Level qualifications. Located just south of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, the school caters to students mainly living in Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the Klang Valley.

Tanarata International School has a multicultural, multiracial and multinational community having its roots in Malaysia with its unique blend of cultures and its history of dynamic international, inter-ethnic exchange. The school community consists of students of both sexes aged 5+ to 18 years – as well as their parents/guardians.

Dwi Emas International School is part of the ACE EdVenture group which has been perfecting its approach to 21st Century education over the past 22 years starting with our Founder, Anne Tham, and her sister, Melinda Lim, together with their award-winning team.

It began in 1995 when Anne, then a college lecturer, observed how students were so unprepared after 12 years of formal primary and secondary school education (it still happens). She set out to infuse elements she felt were needed to create a rich and engaging educational experience: gamification, simulation, presentation, and coursework to name a few. Fast forward to today, the ACE EdVenture Approach has impacted over 15,000 students and continues to grow confident and creative young individuals.

And now with Dwi Emas, our next big feat is nurturing future entrepreneurial leaders. Innovation is the name of the game for us. While ACE EdVenture has been around for over two decades, our methodology and delivery evolves with time to ensure that students are getting the best education possible.

Idrissi International School is a unique school with a homely learning environment. A school made from love, our children are watered with love, and guided to seed their love for Allah SWT and all of His creations. Despite being right in the heart of a city, we bring our children closer to nature by getting them involved in our farm patch - they care for the plants and feed the farm animals, all in the name of learning. The school was founded by individuals who are parents themselves – they believe that learning should not be limited to the classroom, and that memorising is not the only way to learn.

Idrissi International School is a welcoming, homely and inclusive school where students of all backgrounds are equally valued. It is a place where Islamic values are nourished and exemplified in all facets of school life. We pride ourselves in providing a safe sanctuary for our students where they can thrive with confidence and self-esteem. Idrissi International School strives to fuel their thirst for enthusiasm and learning.

Fairview International School has served the Malaysian International Community since 1978. Fairview International School is a global network of 5 schools currently located across Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Subang, Johor and Ipoh). Four of our schools are authorised IB World Schools for children aged 3 – 19, with the fifth, Fairview Ipoh at candidate stage. Fairview has grown from 300 IB students in one campus to over 3000 students from 55 countries and a teaching faculty over 300 teachers spanning across 5 campuses. Our network of schools are authorised for 10 IB Programmes, making us the champion of IB Education in Malaysia.

The time tested UK National Curriculum forms the backbone of our educational programme within the IB Curriculum Framework. The Fairview experience grounded by core pedagogies like inquiry based learning, Concept based teaching and learning and trans-disciplinary pedagogy make for a truly unique and formidable educational journey. The belief that ‘good teachers make for good learning’ is deeply ingrained into the Fairview ethos. Teachers are nurtured through an advanced systematic professional development programme. 

Lifelong learning takes on a new meaning at Fairview International School as teachers and learners both learn together and from each other! Every year, over 40 teachers are recognised for their contribution to the school by being offered a Masters in Education Full Scholarship in association with Sheffield Hallam University (UK). With over 120 Masters students in Fairview at any one time, lifelong learning, a unique culture that believes in continuous personal development, self-efficacy and pushing the boundaries of education is fostered. At Fairview International School Kuala Lumpur we believe it is only when our educators approach education with humility, an open mind and excitement at the possibilities within that we may be able to unlock the potential in the students placed in our charge.