Islamic International Schools in Malaysia
Edited by Aziza Francienne · B2C Marketing Manager
About international schools in Malaysia
Islamic international schools in Malaysia combine a formal international academic programme with a structured Islamic-studies strand - typically Quranic study, fiqh/akhlaq and Arabic tuition - taught alongside core international subjects. Many schools follow Cambridge pathways (Primary → IGCSE → A-Level) or offer dual pathways that link international qualifications with the Malaysian national syllabus, and a smaller number provide IB or Arabic-medium options. English is commonly the main medium of instruction while Arabic and Bahasa Malaysia feature as taught languages; the balance between these varies by school and by year group. Annual tuition for most Islamic international schools is broadly in the private/international-school band and recent market listings show typical ranges around RM 9,500 - RM 33,000 a year depending on age and campus, with additional application, registration and deposit charges to budget for. Admissions follow the familiar private-school rhythm - enquiries, application and documents, an assessment or interview, offer and enrolment - with main intakes aligned to either the Malaysian calendar (January) or the international/British calendar (August/September), so families usually begin the process 6 - 12 months before their intended start date and should check visa/Student Pass requirements for non-Malaysian pupils.
Compare 16 Islamic international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 17,457), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 16 schools · avg fee MYR 18,704
- Schools listed
- 16
- Curricula
- 9
- Average annual fee
- MYR 18,704
- Fee range
- MYR 7,200 – 43,500
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge (Primary) (13 schools)
- Average school size
- 687 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- International Modern Arabic School
- Oldest
- International Islamic School Malaysia - Gombak (1998)
- With boarding
- 7
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FAQs for Malaysia
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