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Mont'Kiara International School

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 35,110 - 125,520
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 680
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Mont'Kiara International School caters to students aged 3 to 18. The school offers a curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, providing the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Students also receive a US High School Diploma upon graduation. The campus includes extensive sports facilities such as natural grass fields, a 25-meter swimming pool, an air-conditioned sports hall for various games, and climbing walls. Creative arts are supported by dedicated dance and ceramics studios, four visual art rooms, and a theatre with over 400 seats. A notable feature is its commitment to technology integration, with a 1:1 device program for younger students and a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program for older grades, alongside specialized STEM facilities like a Creative Makerspace and competitive Robotics Teams.

22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Essentials

Mont'Kiara International School has 680 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
M'KIS is situated in the Mont'Kiara neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This area is known for its family-friendly environment, with a significant expatriate community. The school is well-connected by public transport and is close to various amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and parks.

Stages
M'KIS offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) through to Grade 12, with Elementary, Middle and High School levels

Type
M'KIS is a co-educational school. It does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
M'KIS provides support for students with mild learning differences through its Literacy Support Program (Kindergarten to Grade 5) and Learning Support Program (Grades 6 to 12). Support is offered via small group pull-out, push-in, or occasionally one-on-one sessions, tailored to individual needs. Students with an Individual Student Support Plan (ISSP) receive longer-term assistance.

Country affiliation
The school follows an international curriculum and is not affiliated with any specific country.

Religious affiliation
M'KIS is a non-denominational school and does not have any religious affiliation.

School day structure
The standard school day at M'KIS begins at 8:00 AM. For Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, the day concludes at 1:20 PM, while students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 finish at 2:50 PM. On days with after-school activities, late buses depart at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM.

Bus service
M'KIS provides daily bus transportation for students residing in various areas of Kuala Lumpur. The buses are 16-seaters equipped with seat belts, GPS, and cameras to ensure student safety. Morning pick-ups occur between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. Afternoon departures are scheduled at 1:20 PM for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students, and at 2:50 PM for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Additionally, late buses are available at 4:10 PM and 5:10 PM to accommodate students participating in after-school activities.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The Cafeteria was renovated and expanded; it features an open-air dining area and serves meals for students and families.

Governance and Ownership
Mont'Kiara International School is a full-continuum IB World School with Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB), certified by the Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA), and licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE). The governance includes a Board; the Business Director is a board member, and Gin Tan serves as a Board Member.
Fees

Annual tuition at Mont'Kiara International School ranges from MYR 35,110 to MYR 125,520 for 2026/27.

Application Fee (Non-refundable):
MYR 1,700 - Payable upon confirmation of assessment appointment

English Language Proficiency Assessment Fee (Non-refundable):
MYR 1,200 - Applied if additional English proficiency assessment is required to determine EAL needs

Admission Fees for New Students (Non-refundable, One-time):
- Pre-K3 (3 years old): No admission fee
- Pre-K4 (4 years old): No admission fee
- Kindergarten (KG): MYR 8,500
- Grades 1-12: MYR 28,000

*Admission fee is waived for direct transfer students from other internationally accredited schools in Malaysia under certain conditions*

Multi-Child Admission Fee Discounts (Grades 1-12)
- 1st child: MYR 28,000
- 2nd child: MYR 18,000
- 3rd child: MYR 15,000
- 4th+ child: MYR 10,000

Annual Tuition Fees

- Pre-K3 (3 years old): MYR 35,110 per year
- Pre-K4 (4 years old): MYR 41,690 per year
- Kindergarten (KG): MYR 83,290 per year
- Elementary School (Grades 1-5): MYR 102,120 per year
- Middle School (Grades 6-8): MYR 114,110 per year
- High School (Grades 9-12): MYR 125,520 per year

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Fees

Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
- EAL Intensive Program: MYR 5,000 per semester
- EAL Support Program: MYR 2,000 per semester

Middle & High School (Grades 6-10)
- EAL Intensive Program: MYR 5,000 per semester
- EAL Support (English B): MYR 3,000 per semester

*EAL program is not offered to students in Grades 11 & 12*

Tuition Fee Discounts

Multi-Child Tuition Rebates
- 2nd child: 2% off tuition fees
- 3rd+ child: 3% off tuition fees

Additional Fees

Visa Processing Service Fee
- MYR 500 per student per year
- MYR 1,000 per guardian per year
- Not applicable for Employment, MM2H, or PVIP visa holders

Payment Information

Payment Timeline
- Invoices sent before the start of the new semester
- Full payment due within 7 days of the first day of school

Payment Options
Cheque / Wire Transfer / Credit/Debit Cards.
Academics

Mont'Kiara International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Mont'Kiara International School offers a full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs:

Primary Years Programme (PYP): For students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, focusing on inquiry-based learning across various subjects.

Middle Years Programme (MYP): For Grades 6 to 10, encompassing eight subject groups, including language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, arts, and design.
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Diploma Programme (DP): For Grades 11 and 12, offering a two-year pre-university course leading to the IB Diploma.

In addition to the IB Diploma, students also earn a U.S. High School Diploma upon graduation.

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Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes social and emotional development through its counseling programs. Elementary counselors conduct guidance lessons focusing on empathy, problem-solving, and emotional management. Middle and high school counselors provide individual and group counseling, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs, and collaborate with teachers and administrators to support student well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
M'KIS supports students with a variety of learning needs or mild learning differences through its Literacy Support Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5) and Learning Support Program (Grade 6 - 12). Support is provided via various models, including small group pull-out, push-in, and occasional one-on-one sessions, as well as focused remediation programs. Students with an Individual Student Support Plan (ISSP) receive long-term support. While the school strives to meet individual needs, it is not a specialist SEN institution and acknowledges it may not be able to accommodate every need.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers specific support for students with English as an Additional Language requirements. In Elementary School, a flexible combination of instructional support is provided based on individual language learning needs. For Middle and High School students in Grades 6-10, three 85-minute blocks of dedicated EAL support are incorporated into their schedule. EAL teachers also work closely with all subject teachers to integrate both formal EAL instruction and subject-specific language development.

Mental Wellbeing
M'KIS supports students' mental wellbeing through a counseling program. In the Elementary School, counseling includes classroom guidance, parent education, and individual or group counseling sessions. Classroom guidance lessons focus on physical, social, and emotional growth, helping students build interpersonal skills and make healthy, respectful choices. In Middle and High School, the school strives to create a learning environment that fosters cultural understanding, personal safety, emotional well-being, and active engagement in academic programs.

Safeguarding
The specific policies and procedures are not publicly available.
Parent Experience

History
Mont'Kiara International School (M'KIS) opened on August 20, 1994, in the developing suburb of Mont Kiara. It began with a small cohort of students and teachers and celebrated its first graduating class in 2001. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and authorized to offer the full suite of International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP) . M'KIS is privately owned and operated by Mont'Kiara International School Sdn Bhd .

Community
M'KIS fosters a diverse and inclusive community, celebrating various cultural events such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, and Deepavali. The school emphasizes environmental sustainability, with initiatives like the Green Club, which contributed to M'KIS receiving the Bronze Eco-School Award from WWF . Community engagement is further enhanced through service and volunteer programs that connect students with local communities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The M'KIS Parent Association (PA) plays an active role in school life, organizing events like cultural celebrations, social outings, student dances, and graduation ceremonies . One notable event is the annual Christmas Bazaar, featuring student performances and a variety of vendors offering artisan goods . The PA serves as a liaison between school leadership and families, fostering a welcoming environment for all members of the school community.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located at 22 Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed to support educational excellence and diversity and are continually reviewed and improved. Early Childhood Education spaces include dedicated play areas, and two courtyards provide outdoor space for breaks and events. Facilities are grouped into Social Spaces, Fitness & Sport Spaces, Creative Spaces, Learning Spaces, and Services Spaces. Key facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool, seven science labs, a large library, a theatre with over 400 seats, and extensive technology and maker spaces.

Sports Facilities
59,000 square feet of natural grass fields support PE, recess, Saturday sports for younger students, and athletics such as soccer, touch rugby, and softball for older students. There is a 25-meter swimming pool and an additional early childhood pool. Two air-conditioned Sports Halls accommodate basketball, volleyball, badminton, and other activities. The gym is fully equipped with cardio and weight equipment, and there are two climbing walls. A Futsal Court and a Tennis Court are also available on campus.

Academic Facilities
Seven fully-equipped science labs support experiments across disciplines. A Middle School STEM Lab, a Product Design Lab, and multiple computer labs provide hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and design, with robotics and coding introduced in Elementary School from Grade 4. The campus provides over 500 computers and Wi-Fi campus-wide, with iPads used in Pre-K to Grade 2, Chromebooks in Grades 3–5, and a Bring Your Own Device program for Grades 6–12. The Library houses over 37,000 books and offers study rooms and maker spaces. Music, art, ceramics, theatre, and related spaces support Visual & Performing Arts as part of the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
M'KIS offers two types of after-school activities: ASEA (After School Enrichment Activity) and ESPE (Elementary School Extracurricular Programs), both fee-based. Clubs and service programs provide a well-rounded experience across academics, physical activity, social engagement, and leadership. Representative clubs and programs include Club Robotics, Model United Nations, Public Speaking, Theatre, Dance, Art, Mandarin Club, French Club, Media Club, and Tech Corps. Service organizations include Helping Hands and Homes for Malaysia. A theatre program and other performing arts opportunities supplement the curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers two types of after-school programs: ASEA (After School Enrichment Activity) and ESPE (Elementary School Extracurricular Programs), both fee-based. A broad selection of clubs and service programs provides academic, physical, social, and leadership development beyond the classroom. Examples include the Art Honor Society (Grades 9–12), ESEP Arts & Craft (Kindergarten–Grade 5), ESEP French Club (Grade 3–12), ASEA IR Robotics (KG–Grade 5), ASEA Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Model United Nations (Grade 6–12), Public Speaking (Grade 3–6), Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Tech Corps (Grade 6–12), ASEA Theatre for Children (G1–G6).

Arts & Creative
Visual & Performing Arts provides opportunities in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Visual Arts focus on personal expression and involvement in the creative process, while theatre, dance, and music programs offer development and performance opportunities. The music department enables Kindergarten–Grade 12 students to listen, create, and perform, fostering appreciation for music and its place in the world.

Cultural & Language
The languages offered are French, Mandarin and Spanish for Kindergarten through Grade 12. Mandarin Club (Grade 6–12) and ESEP Mandarin Class (Kindergarten–Grade 5) support language learning, and ESEP French Club (Grade 3–Grade 12) provides additional language opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs cover a range of interests including Media Club (Grade 6–12), Robotics Club (Grade 6–12), Rock Climbing (Grade 9–12), Science Club (Grade 6–12), and Model United Nations (Grade 6–12). Additional activities include Public Speaking (Grade 3–6), Theatre for Children (G1–G6), Dance (various levels), Karate, and Taekwondo through ASEA.

Community & Service
Service organizations include Helping Hands (Grade 6–12), Homes for Malaysia (Grade 9–12), Model United Nations (Grade 6–12), and Student Council (Grade 6–12). These programs support community service and leadership development.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities include involvement in Model United Nations (Grade 6–12) and the Student Council (Grade 6–12). Tech Corps (Technology Leadership Corps) offers opportunities for leadership in technology projects (Grade 6–12).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and athletics are organized under Tiger Spirit, On the Field, with offerings in badminton, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, touch rugby, track & field, and volleyball. These programs aim to develop personal, social, and emotional skills in both competitive and non-competitive environments.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. World Language offerings begin in Grade 1 with French, Mandarin, and Spanish; Bahasa is available in Grade 11 as an IB Ab Initio course. EAL support is provided for students still learning English in Grades 1-10. Pre-K3 to Kindergarten are immersed in a language-rich environment.

Immersion Programs
Early years (Pre-K3 to Kindergarten) are immersed in a language-rich environment with language exposure and no formal EAL instruction. From Grade 1, students may select a World Language: French, Mandarin, or Spanish; Bahasa is available in Grade 11 as an IB Ab Initio option. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered in Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-10 for students still learning English.
Reputation

Awards
Bronze Eco-School Award from WWF
This award recognizes the school's commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices, implemented through initiatives by its Green Club and the wider school community. It demonstrates the school's efforts in promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living.

Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
This accreditation indicates that the school's educational programs and resources meet rigorous, high-quality standards set by this US-based accrediting body.

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
M'KIS is a full-continuum IB World School, which means the school offers the internationally recognised IB curriculum across its Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Malaysian Ministry of Education
The school is rated a five-star school by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, which is an official recognition of its high educational standards within Malaysia.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Schedule a campus visit or attend an Open Day.
M'KIS encourages prospective families to tour the campus during school hours to observe classes and meet faculty. Appointments are scheduled to ensure personalised attention.

2. Complete the online application.
Submit the application form along with the required documents.

3. Provide teacher recommendations.
Depending on the grade level, specific recommendation forms should be submitted by current educators directly to M'KIS:
-For Pre-K3 to Grade 5: Teacher Recommendation Form
-For Grades 6 to 12: Counsellor or School Administrator, English Teacher, and Math Teacher Recommendation Forms

4. Pay the application fee.
A non-refundable application fee of RM1,700 is required for each application. Payment details are provided during the application process.

5. Admissions assessment.
Assessments vary by grade level:
-Pre-K3: No formal assessment
-Pre-K4 & Kindergarten: Brief, developmentally appropriate assessment
-Grade 1 and above: Assessments in reading, writing, and math; EAL assessment if applicable

6. Receive the admissions decision.
Decisions are typically communicated within two business days.

Scholarships
The school does not offer scholarships for tuition.

Waitlist
M'KIS operates a waitlist system for certain grade levels where capacity has been reached. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be offered admission as spaces become available.
School Events
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