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IGB International School

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 48,400 - 112,600
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

IGB International School caters to students ages 3 to 18. It is the only school in Malaysia authorized to deliver the full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. The campus features notable facilities including a 50-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 400-meter running track, and a FIFA-standard astroturf football pitch. Students also benefit from a 534-seat theatre and specialized Design Technology & Maker Spaces. The school also offers the Everton International Academy, a unique partnership with Everton Football Club providing football development opportunities. Students engage in diverse extracurricular activities like Musical Theatre, TEDxYouth, Model United Nations, and Chess Club.

Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

The Essentials

IGB International School has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English.

Location
The school is situated at Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas, in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. Sierramas is an upscale, green, and secure residential area known for its spacious homes and community feel. The school is well-connected, with easy access to major highways like the NKVE, LDP, and MRR2, facilitating travel to Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Selangor. Public transport options include the Sungai Buloh MRT station, which is a short distance away, and bus services that serve the area.

Stages
IGB is divided into Early Years, Elementary, and Secondary Levels

Type
IGB is co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
IGB provides support for students with additional learning needs through its dedicated Learning Support team, which works across Early Years to Secondary School. This team includes staff with qualifications and experience in various special educational needs. The school also collaborates with external providers like speech and occupational therapists to further support students.

Country affiliation
It does not have a direct affiliation with a specific country.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have a religious affiliation.

School day structure
The standard school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with some variations for certain class levels.

After-school activities are also offered, extending the school day from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with additional activities available until 5:00 PM.

Bus service
IGB provides a bus service for students covering most areas of greater Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. All buses are equipped with seat belts, which students are required to use for safety. The cost for transportation is paid termly by the student, with prices varying based on the location. Popular residential areas covered by the bus service include Sierramas, Mont Kiara, Desa Parkcity, and Bangsar.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school colours are red, black, grey and white. Uniforms are required for all students except on nominated free dress days; students wear the IGBIS polo or white shirt, and for PE days they wear the PE T‑shirt and shorts. Hijab in school colours is acceptable; house shirts may be worn on specified events.

Food Options
IGBIS is served by two cafeterias, one for elementary and one for secondary. The Elementary Cafeteria offers Asian, Western and vegetarian options, with breakfast and snacks available; the Secondary Cafeteria provides balanced dishes and international flavours, with the IGBIS Café near the Theatre offering beverages and pastries. Meals are cashless via the Vircle app and parents can oversee allowances.

House System
IGBIS uses a four-house system. Students wear house shirts on designated house days. House colours are red, yellow, green and blue.

Governance and Ownership
IGB International School is owned and operated by Detik Harapan Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IGB Berhad. It is governed by a Management Board and an advisory Board of Governors. The Board of Governors includes Tan Sri Abu Talib bin Othman (Chairman) and other members; the Management Board includes Tan Mei Sian, Sayf Tun Ismail, and Kiong Wei Yang.
Fees

Annual tuition at IGB International School ranges from MYR 48,400 to MYR 112,600 for 2026/27.

Application and Enrollment Fees
- Application Fee: RM1,000 (non-refundable, one-time payment upon submission)
- Enrollment Fee: RM10,000 (Early Years 1-2), RM25,000 (Kindergarten-Grade 10), RM7,500 (Grades 11-12)
- Refundable Deposit: RM10,000 (Early Years 1-2), RM20,000 (Kindergarten-Grade 12)

Annual Tuition Fees by Year Group
- Early Years 1 (age 3): RM48,400
- Early Years 2 (age 4): RM56,500
- Kindergarten (age 5): RM67,900
- Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10): RM82,400
- Grade 6 (age 11): RM87,900
- Grades 7-8 (ages 12-13): RM97,500
- Grade 9 (age 14): RM107,900
- Grade 10 (age 15): RM109,200
- Grades 11-12 (ages 16-17): RM112,600

Additional Costs
- IT Support: RM1,400 per semester (Elementary), RM1,300 per semester (Secondary)
- ESOL Support: RM5,000 per semester
- Learning Support: RM5,000 per semester
- Excluded items: uniforms, laptops (Grades 5-12), IB examination fees, meals, transportation, school trips

Payment Terms and Discounts
- Payment deadline: 14 days from invoice date
- Family discounts: 5% off tuition for 2nd child, 10% off for 3rd+ children
- Late payment surcharge: 1.5% per month
- Payment methods: bank transfer, cheque, direct payment, Flywire (international payments)
Academics

IGB International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IGB is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the full continuum of IB programmes from Early Years to Grade 12. This includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). The school's curriculum is centered on a design, thinking, and innovation-based approach, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and critical thinking across all stages. These programmes aim to develop knowledgeable, confident, and lifelong learners.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes student well-being, which is integrated into the curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12 through various units and standalone lessons. A dedicated Student Services team supports social and emotional well-being, comprising professionals in counselling, learning support, and health. This team works alongside teachers to foster a safe, healthy, and meaningful learning environment for all students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
IGB is committed to inclusive teaching practices and supports students with Special Educational Needs through its Learning Support team. This team provides services from Early Years through Secondary School, aiming to enable students to access the mainstream curriculum. While the school offers support for a range of needs, including working with external speech and occupational therapists and providing access to an educational psychologist, it assesses SEN on a case-by-case basis and is not a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
IGB provides an English Language Support (ESOL) program for students in Grades 1 to 8 who require additional assistance to fully access the curriculum. This is a paid program, with placement determined during admissions through an interview and English Language Proficiency assessment in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Trained ESOL teachers collaborate with classroom teachers to help students develop proficiency. For students in Grades 1-6, there's also an Intensive English Academic Programme (IEAP) designed for non-native English speakers to build English proficiency while engaging with academic subjects.

Mental Wellbeing
A dedicated Student Services team, comprising professionals in counselling, learning support, and health, is responsible for supporting students' social-emotional, academic, and health needs. Counsellors at IGBIS provide individual and group counselling, offer post-secondary guidance, and facilitate peer mediation, aligning with International School Counsellor Association (ISCA) standards.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Safeguarding Policy based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Malaysian Child Act 2001. The policy mandates that all staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are required to report any suspected abuse or neglect. The school conducts thorough background checks on all employees and implements on-campus safety procedures. A Child Safeguarding Designated Lead oversees a Safeguarding Child Protection Team, which includes principals, the head of student services, school counsellors, and the school nurse, to ensure a safe and secure educational environment.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
IGB International School was founded in 2014, marking its establishment as a private, independent day school. The school is owned and operated IGB Berhad, a leading property development company in Malaysia who established the school as part of its broader corporate social responsibility initiatives, aiming to provide international education. The school first opened with approximately 150 students.

Community
The IGB International School fosters a vibrant community through a wide array of extracurricular activities and service initiatives. Students have opportunities to participate in diverse clubs, sports teams, and service-learning projects, encouraging interaction and shared experiences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
IGB has a Parent Volunteer Organisation, with no formal introduction or cost to join. This organisation aims to foster communication, collaboration, and community engagement between the school, students, and parents. They organize events and activities to support school programs and initiatives, working in close collaboration with the school administration, faculty, and staff.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a 534-seat theatre for assemblies and productions with a large backstage area for sound and lighting. Visual Art Studios and Performing Arts spaces support a Pre K–12 arts programme with dedicated exhibition, performance and rehearsal spaces, including a theatre and full orchestra. The campus features extensive Sports & Fitness Facilities, including an Olympic-sized 50m pool (8 lanes) with a 25m learner pool, a full indoor sports hall with three basketball courts, three netball courts, three volleyball courts and 12 badminton courts, plus a full-size 400m running track and an astroturf football pitch. A Design Technology & Maker Space supports design and innovation with a secondary workshop on the 7th floor and dedicated sewing, laser cutting and CNC facilities. Two cafeterias serve meals to different age groups, EY meals are served in classrooms, and Elementary and Secondary libraries provide access to a rich collection and online databases; science labs support Biology, Chemistry and Physics with appropriate safety provisions.

Sports Facilities
The school offers an Olympic-sized 50m pool with 8 lanes and a 25m learner pool for younger swimmers, plus an indoor sports hall that houses three full-size basketball courts, three netball courts, three volleyball courts and 12 badminton courts. A full-size 400m running track and a full-sized astroturf football pitch support physical education and training. The campus also features a future plan for a dedicated dance/gym room to expand indoor facilities.

Academic Facilities
Science facilities include three labs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), a prep room and a chemical store, with eye-wash and showers in each lab and a fume hood in Chemistry; a science technician supports teaching and learning. Dedicated libraries provide Elementary and Secondary spaces with a diverse collection and access to online databases. The Secondary Design Technology & Maker Space on the 7th floor comprises two classrooms, a workshop and a textiles workshop for projects using sewing machines, CNC embroidery, laser cutting and wood and furniture making, with a workshop used for Innovation classes. Visual Arts Studios and Performing Arts spaces include resources and equipment for arts learning across Music, Drama and Visual Arts, with dedicated exhibition and rehearsal facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are more than 30 extracurricular activities offered each season, divided into Activities and the Athletics Programme. Activities include Creative Animation, Public Speaking, Chess, Japanese Language, K-POP, Learn To Swim, Model United Nations, robotics and a wide range of arts and STEAM clubs. The Athletics Programme trains and competes in badminton, volleyball, football, basketball, benchball, swimming, cross country and track and field; recreational options include cricket, netball, table tennis and touch rugby. IGBIS participates in athletic conferences such as AIMS and the Kuala Lumpur Sports League, reflecting a broad competitive and community sports offering.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IGB International School is an IB World School offering the full continuum of IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). It serves students from Early Years through Grade 12 in a dynamic, inclusive learning environment. It is the only IB school in Malaysia authorised to offer all four IB programmes.

Arts & Creative
Facilities include a 534-seat theatre, Visual Art Studios and Performing Arts spaces. A Design Technology and Maker Space supports hands-on, innovative learning. The spaces enable students to explore drama, music, visual arts and the performing arts.

Cultural & Language
IGBIS hosts a diverse international student body with multiple nationalities. The school provides English Language Support (ESOL) for non-native English speakers. The IB framework emphasizes global citizenship and intercultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities are offered beyond academics. Summer School is part of the student experience. Activities promote personal growth and teamwork.

Community & Service
Service & Action is part of student life. The program provides opportunities for community service and social responsibility. Students engage in service projects and global citizenship activities.

Leadership & Professional
Post-Secondary Counselling is available to guide university choices. University Acceptances are tracked to support families in higher education decisions. FirstPoint USA partners with IGBIS to assist with university admissions and related pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Counselling support provides guidance for academics, emotional well-being and career planning. The English Language Support (ESOL) programme supports non-native English speakers. A Health Office offers care, and sports and fitness facilities support student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
IGB International School uses English as the language of instruction for all classes, with a World Languages programme as an exception. English Language Support (ESOL) is available for Grades 1–8 to help students access the curriculum when English is a second or additional language. The Intensive English Academic Programme (IEAP) is offered for Grades 1–6 to develop English proficiency and support transition to IB programmes.
Reputation

Awards
While IGB International School consistently highlights its strong academic results, such as impressive average IB Diploma Programme scores that surpass global averages, specific external awards won by the school itself in the past five years are not publicly available.

Accreditations
IB World School: This accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organisation authorizes the school to offer the full continuum of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), indicating adherence to a globally recognized framework for international education.

Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS accreditation signifies that the school meets rigorous international standards for quality education and is committed to continuous improvement and global citizenship.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC): NEASC accreditation, through its Commission on International Education, indicates that the school upholds high standards of institutional quality and provides a high-quality learning experience, recognized by many universities worldwide.

Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS): IGB has been a member of AIMS since 2014, an organisation that connects and supports international schools within Malaysia.

East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS): IGB became an EARCOS member school in 2018, joining a council that promotes quality international education among member schools in East Asia.
Admissions

Admissions
Submit a complete application. Parents should complete the online application form and pay the application fee. This step also requires submitting a comprehensive set of documents, including school reports from the previous two academic years, copies of passports for the applicant and parents, a recent passport-style photo of the student, and any relevant reports for additional learning services. Only fully completed applications will progress.

Participate in an interview and assessment. After an initial review of the application, your child may be invited for an admissions assessment and an interview with a school team member, typically a Division Principal. For students in Grade 3 and above, assessments are conducted to determine suitability for the school's programmes. For overseas applicants, interviews and most assessments can be completed online, with an invigilator from the child's current school overseeing online assessments.

Receive the admissions decision. The admissions committee reviews the complete application and assessment results to make a decision on acceptance, grade level placement, and start date. Parents will be notified of this decision.

Accept the offer. If your child is offered a place, you will receive a letter of acceptance. This letter will outline the deadline for accepting the offer (usually two weeks) and provide instructions on how to return the signed terms and conditions form and how to pay the enrolment, tuition, and any other required fees to secure the place.

Scholarships
IGB International School offers various scholarship opportunities to talented students, primarily for those entering Grades 11 and 12 for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).

These include full academic scholarships and outstanding achievement partial scholarships (ranging from 50% to 100% for CP candidates).

Eligibility requires strong academic achievement, English proficiency, and demonstration of qualities aligned with IGBIS values such as innovation, leadership, service, and contribution to the community.

Applicants typically submit academic records, a personal statement, and two references from educators. Scholarships are reviewed annually based on maintained academic and character requirements.

Waitlist
The school does not provide information regarding a waitlist.
School Events
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