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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
Availability Not shared by this school
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.

www.nis.edu.my

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

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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
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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
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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.
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