American Curriculum International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Compare 4 American Curriculum international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 58,313), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 4
- Curricula
- 6
- Average annual fee
- MYR 58,313
- Fee range
- MYR 25,000 – 142,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- American Curriculum (4 schools)
- Average school size
- 604 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- The International School of Kuala Lumpur
- Oldest
- The International School of Kuala Lumpur (1965)
About international schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
American-curriculum international schools in Kuala Lumpur typically deliver a North American K - 12 programme: English-medium teaching that leads to a U.S.-style high-school diploma and, at many schools, options such as Advanced Placement or the International Baccalaureate in the upper years. These schools teach primarily in English while commonly offering additional language lessons and English-as-an-additional-language support for international families. Annual tuition across international schools in Kuala Lumpur is wide - ranging from the lower tens of thousands of ringgit up to premium schools charging well over six figures - with many American-pathway schools typically found in the mid-range depending on age and services. Families should expect non-refundable application and enrolment charges, one-off capital or building levies and extracurricular or transport fees, and should begin enquiries many months before a planned move because popular year groups can close early and waiting lists are common.
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