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Brighton International School

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 11,100 - 23,400
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2015
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic, French, Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Brighton International School caters for students aged 4 to 18 years. It delivers the Cambridge Curriculum, encompassing the UK National Curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels qualifications. The campus features notable facilities including computer labs, a library, and two specialized science labs (one for physics, one for chemistry/biology). Creative spaces include a Home Economics Lab, an Art Studio, and a multifunctional Music and Dance Studio. A unique offering is the Media Center, dedicated to journalism and graphic design, supporting clubs like the JMC Club (Journalism and Multimedia Club).

Bangunan Sri Impian, No 24, 31, Jalan Setiawangsa 8, Taman Setiawangsa, 54200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Essentials

Brighton International School has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
The school is situated just ten minutes from downtown Kuala Lumpur, within the established Taman Setiawangsa neighbourhood. It benefits from access to Kuala Lumpur's public transport system, including buses and the LRT (Line 5), making travel within the city straightforward.

Stages
The school is divided into Pre-school, Primary (Lower and Upper), and Secondary (Lower and Upper) levels.

Type
Brighton International School is a co-educational institution. The school also offers boarding facilities, which are exclusively available to international students and those from outside the local area. These facilities provide modern amenities and are supervised by live-in House Masters, with 24/7 security.

Additional learning support
BIS provides an English Enhancement Program (BEEP) for students who require additional English language support to succeed in their English-based curriculum. Beyond language support, the school aims to provide an inclusive learning environment and targets areas of learning that require extra support through continuous assessment.

Country affiliation
The school follows a British curriculum although it is not affiliated with any particular country

Religious affiliation
Brighton International School has no religious affiliation. It is a non-denominational school that welcomes students from all religions and faiths.

School day structure
For Pre-school students, the school day runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 AM to 12:10 PM on Fridays.

Primary students (Year 1 to Year 6) attend from 8:00 AM to 3:10 PM from Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 AM to 12:10 PM on Fridays.

Secondary students (Year 7 to Year 13) have a slightly earlier start at 7:55 AM, finishing at 3:25 PM from Monday to Thursday, and at 1:00 PM on Fridays.

Bus service
The school offers a bus service for its students, which is operated and managed by the school itself. The buses are air-conditioned, equipped with CCTV for safety, and have seat belts. Prefects are assigned to buses to help avoid incidents, and the service is supervised by school staff. The service is currently limited to the Klang Valley area.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
A boarding facility is exclusive to BIS students from abroad and out-of-state. A live-in House Master oversees welfare, supported by round-the-clock security to maintain discipline and a harmonious community. The accommodation features air-conditioned bedrooms, bathrooms with water heaters, a dining area, a big living hall, an individual study area, twin-sharing rooms, full bedding with wardrobe, high-speed Internet, and 24/7 CCTV and security services.

Uniform Requirement
Students wear the school uniform on allocated days and sport uniform on PE days.

Food Options
The campus has a Cafeteria where meals are prepared in a fully equipped kitchen and served for breakfast and lunch, delivering fresh, nutritious meals.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brighton International School ranges from MYR 11,100 to MYR 23,400 for 2026/27.

Entry Fees
-Application Fee: RM 500 (non-refundable, one-time payment upon application submission)
-Registration Fee: RM 2,500 (Years 1-13, non-refundable, payable upon receiving offer letter)
-Security Deposit: Equivalent to 1 term's tuition fee (refundable with one full academic term's written notice)

Annual Tuition Fees

Pre-School
-Pre-School 1: RM 11,100 per year (RM 3,700 per term)
-Pre-School 2: RM 11,100 per year (RM 3,700 per term)

Primary School
-Grades 1-3: RM 17,400 per year (RM 5,800 per term)
-Grades 4-6: RM 19,500 per year (RM 6,500 per term)

Secondary School
-Grades 7-9: RM 21,300 per year (RM 7,100 per term)
-Grades 10-11: RM 23,400 per year (RM 7,800 per term)

A-Levels Programme
-A-Levels (2-year programme): RM 35,200 total (RM 8,800 per term over 4 terms)
-Lab Fees: RM 300 per subject per term (additional cost)

Payment Structure
-Tuition fees are split into 3 equal terms per academic year
-A-Levels programme runs over 4 terms across 2 years
-Security deposit required equivalent to one term's tuition fee
-Additional lab fees apply for A-Level subjects
Academics

Brighton International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Brighton International School delivers a curriculum based on the internationally recognized Cambridge Curriculum, rooted in the UK National Curriculum.

For the Early Years (ages 3-5), the focus is on communication, cooperation, and stimulating intellectual development through play-based learning, preparing children for the educational environment.

In Key Stage 1 (Grades 1-3), the program continues with the UK National Curriculum, with subjects including Mathematics, Science, English as a First Language, Languages, Computer, History, Geography, Physical Education, Arts & Craft, and Music. As students progress, the curriculum expands to include Information & Communication Technology for Key Stage 2. For Malaysian students, Bahasa Malaysia, Islamic Studies, and Local Studies are also offered.

At the IGCSE level (Years 9-11), students choose from a range of subjects like English Language and Literature, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics, Business Studies, Economics, and various electives. In Years 12 and 13, students typically sit for AS-Level and A-Level examinations, choosing up to four subjects from a wide array of options including Mathematics, Sciences, English Literature, Humanities, and Arts.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BIS supports the social and emotional development of its students through its educational philosophy and curriculum. In the Pre-school program, there is a focus on physical, mental, moral, emotional, and social development, recognizing the importance of foundational well-being. The school emphasizes nurturing future leaders through a holistic approach, instilling core values such as respect, integrity, and lifelong learning to guide students' personal and academic growth. This commitment to values forms the basis of a supportive and inclusive school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
BIS is not a specialist Special Educational Needs institution. However, it believes in inclusive education, aiming for children with special needs to learn alongside their typically developing peers in the same classroom, participating in school activities and receiving quality education with certain support and modifications. While the school states it has a "Head of Learning Support" to help identify needs, it also indicates it does not have the resources to deal with more substantial learning difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers dedicated support for students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) requirements through its Brighton English Enhancement Program (BEEP). This program is designed to assist incoming English Language Learners (ELLs) who may initially face challenges with an English-based curriculum. ESL specialists provide targeted, and often one-on-one, lessons to help students quickly acquire the necessary language skills, enabling them to adjust and succeed in their regular classes.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes the holistic development of its students, which includes their mental and emotional well-being. The school's philosophy highlights nurturing future leaders by instilling values such as respect, integrity, and lifelong learning, aiming to guide students' personal growth.

Safeguarding
Information about child protection and safeguarding policies are not publicly available.
Parent Experience

History
Brighton International School was established in 2015. It was founded with the aim of providing quality international education in Kuala Lumpur.

Community
The school fosters an active community through a variety of planned events and social clubs. Community events include a "Multicultural Day," "Arts Festival," "Fun Run," "Olympics," "Earth Day," "STEM Field Trips," and "Leadership Camp." Beyond these, students can participate in social clubs, many of which are student-led with faculty oversight, offering opportunities for leadership, collaboration, and peer-centered activities like Taekwondo, Sports & Fitness, Cooking, Dance, Choir, Painting, and Computer Clubs for primary students, and Journalism & Multimedia Club for secondary students. Through these initiatives, the school encourages social responsibility and community engagement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
BIS has an active PTA to increase parental involvement in school events and campaigns. The PTA aims to work collaboratively with the school to enhance quality education, encourage community involvement, and ensure a healthy and safe school environment. This platform serves as a forum for parent representatives and school management to discuss strategies for promoting children's growth and welfare.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Kuala Lumpur, in the Setiawangsa area, with a city campus concept that provides modern facilities for a conducive learning environment. Uniforms are required on allocated days and accommodations are available for BIS students from abroad and out-of-state, with a live-in House Master and 24/7 security. Accommodation features include air-conditioned bedrooms, bathrooms with water heaters, a dining area, a large living hall, an individual study area, twin sharing, full bedding, high-speed internet, and CCTV. The Home Economics lab is part of the Creativity Corner on the Third Floor, near Art and Music studios, and two fully equipped science labs on the third floor include a physics lab and a chemistry/biology lab. The Media Center on the Second Floor near the Library provides space for multimedia, journalism and design.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include two science labs on the third floor, one dedicated to physics and the other to chemistry and biology. The Media Center on the Second Floor, near the Library, supports multimedia, journalism and graphic design.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers extracurricular programs including Global Perspectives, Bright Leader Program, Social Clubs, and Technology and Arts Centres.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Debating and public speaking are offered as an extracurricular activity for students of all grades, emphasizing communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Educational trips are organized regularly to complement classroom learning and expose students to Kuala Lumpur's cultural opportunities. These experiences foster inquiry, discussion, and engagement with real-world contexts.

Arts & Creative
Fine Arts and Visual Art programs offer opportunities to explore materials and media, develop confidence, and express ideas. Performing arts options include Pop Band and Ballet, with teaching approaches such as Kodaly, Dalcroze Eurhythmy, and Orff methods in music. These activities aim to develop musical, artistic, and collaborative skills.

Cultural & Language
Primary Mandarin is offered as an extracurricular activity to strengthen Mandarin language skills (HSK3 FUN MANDARIN).

Social & Hobbies
Brighton's Social Club program is student-led and overseen by a faculty member. Primary clubs include Taekwondo, Sports & Fitness, Cooking, Dance, Choir, Painting, Game and Computer Clubs. Secondary clubs include Cooking, Sport & Fitness, Dance, Football, Design, Painting, Guitar, and the Journalism and Multimedia Club.

Leadership & Professional
Social Clubs form leadership committees, providing opportunities for students to lead, plan, and manage club activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A wide range of sports is offered through the extra-curricular program, including football, basketball, track and field, badminton and volleyball. These sports activities are held at SkyArena Sports Complex.
Languages

Language Provision
Cambridge Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels offered. IGCSE subjects include English Language and Literature and English as a Second Language, with Math and English designated as the two core IGCSE subjects.
Reputation

Awards
There isn't information about recent institutional awards for the school.

Accreditations
Cambridge International Examination. This accreditation signifies that the school is an authorized centre for delivering the Cambridge curriculum and conducting its examinations, such as the IGCSE and A-Levels. This ensures that the school adheres to Cambridge's globally recognized standards for education and assessment.
Admissions

Admissions
Submit the Application and Documents. A completed application form, along with a copy of the applicant's birth certificate/IC/passport, a copy of the most recent school report card, and a non-refundable application fee of RM500, must be submitted.

Assessment Test and Interview. Once the application and documents are received, the admissions department will review them. A representative will then contact parents to arrange an Assessment Test for the student, which may be administered online under special circumstances. A personal interview with the student may also be required. These steps help determine the candidate's suitability.

Receive an Offer of Admission. After the assessment results are reviewed, the school will inform parents of its decision. An Offer of Admission, outlining the terms and conditions, will be extended. Upon acceptance, a Welcome Kit will be provided with further matriculation details.

Scholarships
Scholarship information is not publicly available.

Waitlist
Information about a waitlist is not publicly available.
School Events
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