British Curriculum International Schools in Malaysia
Compare 184 British Curriculum international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 31,522), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 184
- Curricula
- 27
- Average annual fee
- MYR 32,090
- Fee range
- MYR 1,000 – 247,800
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (164 schools)
- Average school size
- 750 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Seri Omega Private & International School
- Oldest
- The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus (1946)
- With boarding
- 39
About international schools in Malaysia
British-curriculum international schools in Malaysia typically follow the English national framework in the early years and primary phase before moving into Cambridge IGCSEs at around age 16 and AS/A-Level or A-Level pathways for pre-university study; a minority use Pearson Edexcel or international primary frameworks alongside the British model. Instruction is almost always in English, with Bahasa Malaysia taught (and often required for Malaysian nationals) and common additional language options including Mandarin, French and Spanish. Fees vary widely by location and school type: smaller day schools may charge in the mid-five-figure ringgit range per year while premium Kuala Lumpur schools commonly sit higher and families should budget separately for one-off capital levies, transport, meals and trips. Admissions run year-round at many schools but popular entry points (early years, Year 7 and sixth form) fill early, so relocating families should check whether a school offers a sixth form, what assessments are required, and whether there is a waiting list before they move.
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FAQs for Malaysia
What qualifications will my child take at a British school in Malaysia?
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