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Malacca Expatriate School

Malaysia, Malacca

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 16,500 - 35,400
Ages 5 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Malacca Expatriate School (MES), located in the coastal state of Malacca, Malaysia, offers the full Cambridge International curriculum from Foundation through IGCSE (ages 5–16). Founded in 1980, MES is a co-educational day school with small class sizes, supporting close interaction between students and teachers. The school operates across two divisions: Primary and Secondary, with leadership headed by Ms. Susheila Samuel and Mr. Luke Rajadurai respectively. English is the medium of instruction, and students also study Malay and Mandarin. MES is known for its vibrant Visual and Creative Arts program, including public exhibitions like the Heart of Melaka art showcase. The school organizes regular outdoor learning trips such as Thinking Camp and Raptor Watch, integrating nature and environmental awareness into the curriculum.

No. 2, 12, Jalan Siakap 1A, Taman Permatang Pasir Perdana, 75460 Malacca

The Essentials

Malacca Expatriate School has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Malacca Expatriate School (MES) is situated in the residential neighbourhood of Taman Permatang Pasir Perdana, about 15 minutes by car from Malacca city centre. It's close to public bus routes and offers easy access to local shops, eateries, and recreational spaces.

Stages
Malacca Expatriate School is divided into Primary (Foundation–Year 6) and Secondary (Years 7–11). Post–Year 11 progression options include AS/A‑Levels or the International Baccalaureate for further study.

Type
MES is a co-educational, day school and does not provide boarding facilities. It caters to both expatriate and local families.

Additional learning support
MES does not have specialist staff or facilities for students with identified additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
MES is not formally affiliated with a particular country beyond curriculum standards.

Religious affiliation
MES is non-denominational and operates without any religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day at Malacca Expatriate School runs from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This schedule applies to both Primary and Secondary students.

Bus service
There is no explicit mention of a school bus or coach service on the MES website.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for students.

Food Options
Lunch orders are available as an optional lunch program.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by Expatriate School (Malacca) Berhad.
Fees

Annual tuition at Malacca Expatriate School ranges from MYR 16,500 to MYR 35,400 for 2026/27.

One-Time Payment
Application/Assessment Fee: MYR 600 (non-refundable, payable with the application).
Registration fee: MYR 2,500 (non-refundable)
Deposit: A deposit equal to one term’s tuition must be maintained at all times and is refunded if written notice is given at least one month before the next term starts.

Annual Tuition Fees
Reception: MYR 16,500
Years 1–6: MYR 18,900
Year 7: MYR 24,300
Year 8: MYR 25,350
Year 9: MYR 26,400
Year 10: MYR 30,600
Year 11: MYR 35,400

*Note: the total annual fee includes an Annual Resource fee of MYR 2,400 for all levels.

Uniforms, Textbooks, and Other Costs
Uniforms and textbooks are not included and must be purchased separately.

Discounts & Provisions
Students joining after Week 6 of a term pay half the term fee.
Reception students leaving at 12:30 PM receive MYR 500 discount on the term fee.
Sibling discount: 10% off the younger sibling’s term fee.
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Billing & Payment Terms
Fees are billed per term and must be paid before the start of the term. For Year 11, fees are costed on an entire year basis.
Payment via bank transfer, cheque or other means as detailed in the offer letter.

Refund Policy
The term-fee deposit is refundable if notice is given in writing at least one month before the next term.

Additional Notes
MES reserves the right to increase fees by up to 10% each academic year.
Academics

Malacca Expatriate School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 5 to 16.

Curriculum
Malacca Expatriate School offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Reception to Year 11. The Primary section (Reception to Year 6) follows the Cambridge Primary Programme, covering subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and ICT. In Years 7 to 9, students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum and prepare for the Checkpoint assessments. Years 10 and 11 focus on the Cambridge IGCSE, with subject options including English, Mathematics, Combined Science, Business Studies, Accounting, History, and ICT. Malay and Mandarin are also taught as language subjects. The curriculum is structured to align with Cambridge’s international academic progression.

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Wellbeing

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
MES does not describe specific SEN provisions or specialist staff on their website. It’s not a recognized specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There’s no mention on MES’s website of an EAL program or support tailored for students whose first language is not English.

Mental Wellbeing
The school website does not reference any mental wellbeing initiatives, dedicated counselling staff, wellness workshops, or similar supports.

Safeguarding
The MES Bullying Policy outlines a duty to report suspected bullying among students, including cyberbullying and incidents occurring off-campus. Staff are expected to inform the relevant principal, and parents are encouraged to report issues promptly. While this suggests some safeguarding awareness, there is no published safeguarding policy detailing designated staff, reporting procedures, or child protection training.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
The Malacca Expatriate School began on 9 June 1980, when Mr A. G. Leon, a retired educationist, was invited to open a school for expatriate children in Malacca. It started in a borrowed room at Bukit Cina Primary School with fewer than 10 students, one head, and one teacher. After sixteen years, the school relocated to Tanjong Kling to accommodate growth. On 23 February 2011, it became a Cambridge Primary member, and by 20 October 2011, it received government approval to open the secondary school, becoming a centre for Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE exams.

Community
MES hosts a range of community and cultural events, including school concerts, inter-house sports days, drama productions, and public art exhibitions like the Heart of Melaka at the Balai Seni Lukis Malacca Gallery. These activities bring together students, parents, and local organisations to celebrate creativity, culture, and student learning in shared, inclusive settings.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not mention a formal Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) on its website. Instead, family engagement is fostered through Family Day events, parent-teacher conferences each term, and joint participation in community activities like organizing school concerts and public exhibitions.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Malacca Expatriate School (MES) is a fully registered international school in Melaka, established in 1980. It provides a British, co-educational international curriculum to expatriate and local communities. MES is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre and follows Cambridge curricula for both primary and secondary education. The library facilities support independent and group learning, and a computer laboratory is fully equipped with modern hardware and software. The school emphasizes active, enquiry-based learning with field trips, excursions, family days, school concerts and drama productions, within a warm, close-knit community and a low student-to-teacher ratio that enables individual attention.

Academic Facilities
The Cambridge Primary education programme for ages 5-11 is followed, including English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics and Science, developed by Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge Primary forms the foundation before progressing through Cambridge Secondary stages, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE examinations. In the secondary curriculum, Cambridge Secondary 1 (Years 7–9) and Cambridge Secondary 2 (Years 10–11) lead to the Cambridge IGCSE qualification. Subjects offered in IGCSE include English First Language, English Literature, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics, as well as foreign languages such as Malay and Mandarin. The school operates as a Cambridge International Examinations Centre, aligning teaching and assessment with Cambridge standards.

Extra Curricular Facilities
MES offers a range of extracurricular activities including school excursions, a family day, school concerts and drama productions, which support cooperation, teamwork and broader learning beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MES follows the Cambridge International Curriculum and is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre. The Cambridge IGCSE programme runs through four stages: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Cambridge Secondary 2 and Cambridge Advanced; students may join at any stage. In Primary, Cambridge Primary covers English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics and Science, with Cambridge Primary developed by Cambridge International Examinations; Mathematics includes adaptations from the Singapore curriculum. In Secondary, the programme progresses to Cambridge Secondary 1 and 2, leading to Cambridge IGCSE; Upper Secondary (Years 10–11) prepares students for AS and A Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Assessments include internal term tests and Cambridge Checkpoint at the ends of Year 6 and Year 9, with IGCSE assessments at the end of Year 11. The academic year runs from September to the end of July.

Cultural & Language
Malay is taught as a foreign language to Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and leads to Cambridge IGCSE Malay as a Foreign Language in Upper Secondary. Mandarin is taught as a foreign language to Lower Secondary and leads to Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin as a Foreign Language in Upper Secondary.
Languages

Language Provision
The school follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum for ages 5–11, covering English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics and Science. In Secondary, the Cambridge IGCSE programme is used, with English – First Language and English Literature at IGCSE. Malay is taught as a foreign language in Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Cambridge IGCSE Malay is compulsory for Malaysian citizens in Upper Secondary. Mandarin is taught as a foreign language in Lower Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese (Foreign Language) is offered in Upper Secondary.
Reputation

Awards
The school has not listed any formal institutional awards on its official website.

Accreditations
Cambridge International Examinations Centre
MES is recognised as an official examination centre for Cambridge Checkpoint (Years 6 & 9) and IGCSE (Year 11), meaning it is authorised to conduct and administer these internationally recognised assessments.

Cambridge Primary Membership
This membership affirms the school’s commitment to the Cambridge Primary Programme, ensuring regular monitoring and access to updated educational resources
Admissions

Admissions
Book a School Visit (optional)
Families are welcome to schedule an appointment to tour the campus and speak with staff before submitting an application.

Submit Application
Complete the application form and provide required documents, including: previous school report, school leaving certificate, student birth certificate, immunisation record, passport-sized photos, copies of parents' ID/passports, and a copy of parents' marriage certificate. A non-refundable assessment fee of MYR 600 must be paid by cash or cheque to complete the application. Submission does not guarantee a place.

Complete the student assessment
Students will be scheduled for age-appropriate assessments once there is a potential vacancy. Assessment content is confidential and not shared with parents. Applicants with known learning needs must inform the school, as the school does not have Special Needs teachers.

Receive and Respond to Offer Letter
Successful applicants will receive a formal Offer Letter outlining fees, terms, and start date. Enrolment is contingent on assessment results, availability of space, and a valid Student Pass issued by Malaysian Immigration (for expatriates).

Confirm Acceptance and Enrolment
Parents must confirm the offer and pay the required fees before the child begins school. Once accepted, the school will share further details on class timetables, extracurricular activities, uniforms, and book requirements.

Scholarships
Malacca Expatriate School does not offer scholarships.

Waitlist
Yes, MES operates a waitlist system. If a class is full, the student’s application remains active, and they may be placed on a waitlist until a vacancy becomes available. Assessments are only scheduled when a place might be open. Applications are processed in order of submission with complete documentation and payment.
School Events
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