Cempaka International School Cheras

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Malay

Fees MYR 18,000 - 53,100

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1600

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Malaysian Curriculum

Typical class size 24

Strengths Academic Enrichment

Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School

Introduction

Cempaka International School Cheras follows the Malaysian National Curriculum, offering education from Early Childhood through Secondary level. It is part of the Cempaka Schools group which also has a campus in Damansara Heights offering British and Finnish curriculum tracks. The institution holds recognition from Cambridge University, Oxford AQA, Pearson Edexcel, and the International Schools Association (ISA).

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Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Stages

The school offers Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, and Pre-University levels.

Type

Private international school, part of the Cempaka Schools dual-campus model.

Country affiliation

The school follows British and Finnish curricula.

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Fees

Application and one‑time fees

- Application fee: RM 10,000.
- Assessment (entry) fee: RM 5,000.
- Technology fee (one‑time): RM 1,600.
- Term fee / school deposit (one‑time): RM 15,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts)

- Pre‑reception to Reception: RM 18,000 per year — RM 6,000 per term (per‑term amounts shown assume a three‑term academic year).
- Year 1 – Year 2: RM 33,900 per year — RM 11,300 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 3 – Year 6: RM 36,900 per year — RM 12,300 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 7 – Year 9: RM 45,600 per year — RM 15,200 per term (assumes three terms).
- Year 10 & Year 11: RM 53,100 per year — RM 17,700 per term (assumes three terms).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is presented as an annual amount and may be billed termly. Per‑term figures above are shown on the basis of a three‑term academic year (fees billed in three terms per year is documented for the Cempaka schools group). Specific invoice dates, due‑date deadlines, late‑payment penalties, and formal payment terms were not published in the fee material reviewed.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not available at the Cheras campus (no boarding fees apply).

Other costs and recurring charges

- Technology/resource charges: a one‑time technology fee of RM 1,600 is listed (see one‑time fees above). Additional resource or materials charges are noted as applicable by year level.
- Uniforms, textbooks, learning materials, school trips, extracurricular activities and certain optional programmes are additional to the tuition and may incur separate charges. Uniform and learning‑materials costs were not itemised in the published fee schedule consulted.
- Any transport/bus fees, exam registration fees, subject option fees (where applicable), or per‑activity charges are additional and were not detailed in the fee schedule reviewed.

Refund information

- A one‑time term fee/security deposit (RM 15,000) and other non‑tuition entry payments are shown in the fee schedule; explicit refund / cancellation conditions for these items and for tuition payments are not published in the fee material consulted. Refund terms and the conditions for reclaiming any deposit were not itemised in the fee pages reviewed.

Fee payment options

- Specific accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, local cheque, FPX, credit card, or other online payment channels) are not listed in the public fee schedule material consulted; parents should use the school's admissions or finance contact channels for payment instructions.

Concise note on coverage

- The numeric fee items above follow the published fee figures available for the Cheras campus and the Cempaka schools group. Per‑term amounts have been calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three because the Cempaka fee documentation for the group shows a three‑term billing pattern. Where billing dates, precise payment methods, uniform pricing, or formal refund rules were not published in the fee pages reviewed, those items are noted as not specified above.

Academics

Curriculum

The international school offers British and Finnish curriculum programmes. It is an examination centre for Cambridge, Oxford AQA, and Pearson Edexcel.

Higher Education Progression

IGCSEs and A Levels prepare students for university and beyond.

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Admissions

The school uses the Malaysian National Curriculum for Early Childhood, Primary & Secondary.

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FAQs

Where is Cempaka International School Cheras located?

The Cheras campus is located at 19 Jalan Setiabakti Satu, Damansara Heights, Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What levels does the school serve?

Cempaka Cheras offersEarly Childhood, Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary and Senior Secondary (IGCSE in Years 10–11; A Levels and a University Foundation Programme in Years 12–13).

What curriculum does the school use across year groups?

The Primary Years follow the Finnish curriculum adapted to the Malaysian context; the Lower Secondary blends the Finnish model with the Cambridge syllabus; Years 10–11 offer IGCSE; Years 12–13 offer A Levels and a University Foundation Programme.

What is the tuition range at Cempaka Cheras?

Tuition ranges from RM18,000 per year for Preschool to RM53,100 per year for Years 10–11, with intermediate bands by year level.

What are the initial and one-time fees I should budget for?

There is a RM10,000 application fee, a RM5,000 entry assessment fee, a one-time RM1,600 technology fee, and a RM15,000 term deposit.

What other costs are there beyond tuition?

Uniforms, textbooks and learning materials, school trips, and some extracurricular activities are additional charges; transport, exam registrations and certain subject or activity fees may apply but are not detailed in the fee materials.

Are there scholarships or waitlists publicly available for Cempaka Cheras?

There is no published information on scholarships or waitlists for the Cheras campus.

What exams do students complete and what are the pathways to higher education?

Students take IGCSE in Years 10–11, followed by A Levels or a University Foundation Programme in Years 12–13, supporting progression to university study.

Do we know the typical class sizes or student–teacher ratios?

Class sizes and student–teacher ratios are not published in the available information.

What sports facilities does the Cheras campus offer?

Cempaka Court includes four pickleball courts, plus a netball court and a handball court on a Laykold surface with 21% force reduction.

What other facilities or extracurricular opportunities exist beyond sports?

Extracurriculars include expeditions, sports and specialized training as part of the program; notable CAS activities involve expeditions and related training.

Can you tell me more about specific expedition/leadership activities like CAS?

Notable CAS activities include the Gold Expedition to Mount Kinabalu (2020) with sixteen students, the Platinum Expedition to Terengganu, and the Silver Expedition to Redang with PADI Open Water and Advanced licenses; Cempaka Rescue offers Emergency Response Training and Laser Run, including a Guinness World Record attempt.

Is boarding available at the Cheras campus?

Boarding is not available at the Cheras campus.

What other facilities support learning and activities?

The school runs an extracurricular program that includes expeditions, sports and specialized training as part of its offerings.

Are there notable field trips or expeditions?

Yes. Expeditions include CAS Gold Expedition Mount Kinabalu (2020) with 16 students reaching the 4,095m summit; a Platinum Expedition to Terengganu; a Silver Expedition to Redang with PADI Open Water and Advanced licenses; and Emergency Response Training through Cempaka Rescue with Laser Run and a Guinness World Record attempt.

What extracurricular activities are emphasized?

The program emphasizes expeditions, sports and specialized training as part of the extracurricular offering.

Are there leadership or service opportunities through the program?

Yes—expedition and rescue training activities provide leadership development and service‑oriented experiences, including notable events like Guinness World Record attempts.

Do students participate in field expeditions outside the campus?

Yes, opportunities include external expeditions such as Mount Kinabalu and Terengganu as part of the CAS‑style activities.

What educational framework does the Cheras campus follow?

The Cheras campus follows the Malaysian National Curriculum for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education, with Finnish and Cambridge elements integrated into the programme.

How would you describe the school's local community focus?

The Cheras campus is part of the Kuala Lumpur Cempaka group and combines a Finnish‑influenced curriculum with the Malaysian context, offering pathways such as IGCSE and A Levels to support university destinations.

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