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Nilai International School

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 24,300 - 40,500
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 150
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Nilai International School provides an education based on the British curriculum for students aged 3 to 16. The academic structure follows the Cambridge pathway, offering the Primary and Secondary programmes through to the IGCSE examinations. The school's campus is equipped with a swimming pool, a sports field, a gymnasium, and dedicated laboratories for both science and robotics. A distinctive aspect of the school's offering is its Adventure Club, which organizes outdoor activities and trips.

No 3, Persiaran Universiti, Putra Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

The Essentials

Nilai International School has 150 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
NIS is located in Putra Nilai, a green suburb approximately 45 minutes' drive from the Kuala Lumpur city center. The school is well-connected by both road and rail, providing convenient access to Kuala Lumpur and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). It is situated within an educational hub that also includes Nilai University.

Stages
The school is structured into Early Years (for students aged 3-5), Primary (Years 1-6), and Secondary (Years 7-11).

Type
Nilai International School is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding facilities are available for secondary students from the age of 11 upwards, with boarders living on campus under the supervision of House Parents.

Additional learning support
The school has a Learning Support Team with a dedicated suite of rooms to provide extra help to students who require it. They have previously partnered with the Western Autistic School from Melbourne, Australia, to run an Education Support Unit for children with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. The school also hires teacher assistants to offer personalized guidance to students with specific needs.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation with any particular country.

Religious affiliation
NIS does not have a religious affiliation and welcomes students from all backgrounds.

School day structure
The school day begins at 8:00 am, with a mid-morning break and a scheduled lunch period. The day concludes at 3:30 pm for Primary students and 4:10 pm for Secondary students, who have an additional lesson period.

Bus service
The school does not operate its own dedicated bus service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Nilai International School offers boarding in a purpose-built Boarding House. The Boarding House is led by the Head of Boarding and International Projects and the House Parents, who provide pastoral care and monitor boarders' progress. All students have study-bedrooms within secure, separate Boys' and Girls' wings; rooms are available as single or twin occupancy with en-suite bathrooms. There is a Sick Bay on campus and staff accompany boarders to medical appointments off-site. Prefects play a positive role within the House. Boarders follow a structured routine, and two weekly shopping trips to local malls are provided. Meals are included for boarders (breakfast and dinner); day students receive lunch as part of the day fee. Boarders must be in their rooms, quiet and with lights out by 10:15pm.

Uniform Requirement
During the school day, all students are expected to be in uniform and look smart; after school and on weekends, boarders are encouraged to wear their own clothes.

Food Options
Boarders enjoy a varied and wholesome menu of Western and Oriental food. School lunch is included in the fees for day students; breakfast and dinner are included for boarders.

House System
The Boarding House operates with a House system led by the House Parents, who monitor boarders' progress. The House includes secure Boys' and Girls' wings, and Prefects play a positive role within the House.

Governance and Ownership
Nilai International School is owned by Nilai Education Sdn Bhd. It is licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and operates as a Cambridge International School. The school holds a 4-Star rating from the Private and International Schools Inspectorate and is a centre for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award; Eco-School status is forthcoming.
Fees

Annual tuition at Nilai International School ranges from MYR 24,300 to MYR 40,500 for 2026/27.

Standard Required Fees


Application Fee
- Amount: RM 1,000 (non-refundable)

Enrolment Fee
- Amount: RM 2,000 (one-time payment for all new enrolments)

Deposit
- Amount: One term's tuition fee (varies by year group)
- Refundable upon graduation or with one full term advance notice
- Must be topped up as student progresses to higher year levels

Resource Fee
- Amount: RM 850 per term

Tuition Fees


Primary School (3 Terms Per Year)


Year 1 (Ages 5-6)
- Per term: RM 8,100
- Per year: RM 24,300

Year 2 (Ages 6-7)
- Per term: RM 8,400
- Per year: RM 25,200

Year 3 (Ages 7-8)
- Per term: RM 8,900
- Per year: RM 26,700

Year 4 (Ages 8-9)
- Per term: RM 9,400
- Per year: RM 28,200

Year 5 (Ages 9-10)
- Per term: RM 9,900
- Per year: RM 29,700

Year 6 (Ages 10-11)
- Per term: RM 10,400
- Per year: RM 31,200

Secondary School (3 Terms Per Year)


Year 7 (Ages 11-12)
- Per term: RM 11,100
- Per year: RM 33,300

Year 8 (Ages 12-13)
- Per term: RM 11,700
- Per year: RM 35,100

Year 9 (Ages 13-14)
- Per term: RM 12,300
- Per year: RM 36,900

Year 10 (Ages 14-15)
- Per term: RM 12,900
- Per year: RM 38,700

Year 11 (Ages 15-16)
- Per term: RM 13,500
- Per year: RM 40,500

Boarding Fees (Optional)


Accommodation Deposit
- Amount: RM 1,000 (refundable upon graduation or one full term advance notice)

Full Boarding Options
- Single room: RM 8,300 per term
- Twin-sharing room: RM 6,300 per term

Weekday Boarding Options
- Single room: RM 6,500 per term
- Twin-sharing room: RM 5,000 per term

Daily Accommodation Rate
- RM 200 per day

Additional Optional Fees


Medical Insurance
- Amount: RM 1,000 (approximately)
- Compulsory for international students requiring student pass

Student Pass Administration
- Amount: RM 1,000 per application/renewal
- Additional visa, personal bond, stamping and other relevant fees to be borne by applicant
- Costs may vary according to country of origin

Guardian/Dependent Pass Administration
- Amount: RM 1,650 per application/renewal
- Additional visa, personal bond, stamping and other relevant fees to be borne by applicant
- Costs may vary according to country of origin

Transport Fee
- Amount: RM 150
- To and from school for selected locations within Nilai

Payment and Withdrawal Terms
- One full term's written notice required for withdrawal to receive deposit refund

Fee Revisions
- All fees subject to review
- Management reserves right to revise fees without prior notice
Academics

Nilai International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
Nilai International School provides a curriculum based on the Cambridge Assessment International Education pathway, beginning with the Early Years Foundation Stage for the youngest learners. In the Primary School, covering Years 1 to 6, students follow the Cambridge Primary curriculum, which culminates in the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests at the end of Year 6.

The Secondary School is split into two stages. For Years 7 to 9, students follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum, sitting for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint examinations in Year 9. In their final two years, Years 10 and 11, students undertake the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) program. For the IGCSEs, students study core subjects including Mathematics, English, and Science, and can then choose to specialize in either a Science or Arts stream for their optional subjects
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides pastoral care to support students' personal and social development, aiming to create a secure learning environment. Teachers work to develop students' social and communication skills, with a focus on preparing them for future academic and life stages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NIS is not a specialist SEN institution but provides support for some students with additional needs. The school has a Learning Support Team and dedicated rooms to offer extra help.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Information about specific provisions regarding EAL are not publicly disclosed on the school's website.

Mental Wellbeing
Information about specific provisions regarding Mental Wellbeing are not publicly disclosed on the school's website.

Safeguarding
Information about specific provisions regarding the Safeguarding policy are not publicly disclosed on the school's website.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2009, Nilai International School is part of the Nilai Education Sdn Bhd group. The school was established to provide an international education for children in the developing area of Putra Nilai and its surroundings. It stands alongside its sister institution, Nilai University, which was founded in 1998, reflecting the ownership's long-standing involvement in the education sector.

Community
The school fosters a multicultural community and celebrates a variety of cultural events throughout the year. These include celebrations for major Malaysian festivals such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, and Deepavali, often featuring student performances and activities. The school also organizes events like Sports Days, an "Outdoor Odyssey" through its Adventure Club, and participates in academic competitions like the World Scholar's Cup to bring the community together.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's education and have opportunities to connect with the school through organized events and meetings with the principal and teachers. Information about a formal parent association is not available.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has air-conditioned, spacious classrooms equipped with Smart Board and Smart Panel technology. The campus comprises low-rise, eco-friendly classroom blocks, administration and boarding buildings, sports facilities and a cafeteria. Classes are typically 10 to 20 students, with a Learning Support Team operating from its own suite of rooms. Art, Music, Science, ICT and Robotics rooms, libraries, and extensive wireless ICT networking support creativity, research and learning. Playgrounds for Early Years, Primary and Secondary include an Eco-School Trim Trail and Eco-Garden, and specialist facilities for golf, fencing and archery are available nearby. Boarders have enhanced access to these facilities with en-suite rooms, a Common Room, a pantry, a laundry room and 24-hour security.

Sports Facilities
The Sports Complex is equipped with indoor badminton courts, a gym, and a dance studio. There is a covered swimming pool and outdoor basketball and football facilities. Specialist facilities for golf, fencing and archery are available in the adjacent Nilai University and Nilai Springs Resort. The facilities support a wide range of on-site athletic activities.

Academic Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms are equipped with smart board technology. Art and music rooms inspire creativity and imagination. Science laboratories encourage students to explore and experiment. Libraries cultivate reading habits and provide space for research and homework. Extensive wireless ICT networking facilities with the latest computer equipment and learning software support teaching and learning, and a computer lab is fully equipped to facilitate ICT. A multipurpose hall supports indoor games and activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Learning Trips & Visits provide experiential learning with visits to cultural and natural sites such as the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Istana Budaya, Bird Park, Islamic Arts Museum, National Museum, Batu Caves, FRIM, Malacca and more. Eco and Outdoor Facilities offer Early Years Discovery Garden, Eco-Adventure Playground, Eco-Adventure Trim Trail and Stingless Bee Eco-Garden. The school promotes leadership development through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The Adventure Club organizes outdoor learning events such as the NIS Outdoor Odyssey.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Nilai International School delivers the Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are taken in Year 6 and Year 9, and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is taken in Year 11. Cambridge IGCSEs lead to Advanced Level study or university foundation courses. The school is a Cambridge International School and is licensed by the Malaysian Ministry of Education.

Arts & Creative
Art, Music, Science, ICT and Robotics are taught in dedicated rooms designed to inspire creativity. The school's facilities support arts and creative work across these subjects. Learning trips expose students to performing arts venues such as the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre and Istana Budaya to experience music and theatre.

Cultural & Language
Nilai International School provides strong language teaching in Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia. The school also exposes students to Malaysia's cultural heritage through field trips to sites such as the Islamic Arts Museum, Batu Caves, the National Museum, and Malacca. These initiatives reflect a multilingual and culturally aware curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
An Adventure Club organizes outdoor activities, including the NIS Outdoor Odyssey 2024. The school also has a Sports Complex with indoor badminton courts, a gym, a dance studio, a covered swimming pool, and outdoor basketball and football facilities. Sports Day is a highlight event.

Community & Service
Nilai International School is a centre for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. The school has included community activities such as orphanage visits.

Leadership & Professional
Nilai International School is a centre for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, providing leadership development opportunities. The school supports participation in global competitions such as the World Scholar's Cup.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Sports Complex includes indoor badminton courts, a gym, a Dance Studio, a covered swimming pool, and outdoor basketball and football facilities. Boarders have access to en-suite rooms and 24-hour security on site. An Adventure Club and Outdoor Odyssey provide opportunities for outdoor activity.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English, Bahasa Melayu (Malay), and Mandarin. There is English language support through English as a Second Language. Bahasa Melayu is compulsory for Malaysians in Key Stage 4, while Mandarin is offered as a first or second language or as a foreign language. Cambridge language teaching is integrated across Key Stage 3 and IGCSE, with strong Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia instruction.
Reputation

Awards
Information about any institutional awards have not been disclosed publicly.

Accreditations
Cambridge International School: This signifies that the school is authorised to offer Cambridge curriculum and qualifications, which are recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

Ministry of Education, Malaysia: The school is licensed by the Malaysian government, ensuring it meets the country's educational standards.

Boarding Schools' Association (BSA): As an international member, the school adheres to the BSA's code of standards for boarding provision, which is a mark of quality in pastoral care and accommodation.

Eco-School Status (under the World-Wide Fund for Nature's programme - pending): This indicates the school is working towards a commitment to environmental education and management.

Council of British International Schools (COBIS) (working towards): The school is in the process of gaining accreditation from COBIS, a membership association that represents and quality assures British international schools globally.
Admissions

Admissions
Submit application form. The next step is to complete and submit the school's application form along with the required supporting documents. For international students, this includes passport copies for the student and parents, birth certificate, previous school reports, a school leaving certificate, and recent passport-sized photographs with a blue background.

Attend meeting with the Principal. Once the application is processed, the admissions team will arrange a meeting for you and your child with the Principal. This meeting can take place either in-person or online, depending on your availability, and is an opportunity to discuss the school's curriculum and ethos.

Receive and accept offer.After a successful meeting, the school will send a formal letter of offer. To accept the offer and complete the registration, parents will need to sign the school contract on campus and arrange for the payment of tuition fees. For international students, the school will then assist with processing the Student Visa Approval Letter.

Scholarships
Information about scholarships at the school are not publicly available.

Waitlist
The school does not operate a formal waitlist policy.
School Events
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