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St. Joseph's Institution International School Malaysia

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 35,445 - 98,601
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 22
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) is a Lasallian international school in Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, established in 2016. The school provides a full pathway beginning with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), moving through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and Cambridge IGCSE, and culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Its community includes students of more than 30 nationalities, with English as the language of instruction. Mandarin is taught daily in the Primary years, and Spanish is introduced in Secondary. The campus houses specialist facilities for science, sports, and the performing arts, alongside flexible learning spaces. A defining aspect of SJIIM is its commitment to service learning, grounded in Lasallian values, which gives students opportunities to engage in projects that support local and global communities.

1, Jalan PJU 3/13, Tropicana Indah, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

The Essentials

St. Joseph's Institution International School Malaysia has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
SJIIM is located at No. 1, Jalan PJU 3/13, Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The campus sits in a suburban area of Petaling Jaya and is well-connected via major roads, making travel from central Kuala Lumpur relatively convenient for families commuting to and from the city.

Stages
The school accommodates students from ages 3 through 16+, across clearly defined stages: Early Years (EYFS), Elementary School, High School, and Sixth Form (A Level).

Type
SJIIM is a co-educational, day school that does not offer boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school does not publicly disclose any information about provision for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Country affiliation
SJIIM is part of the network of De La Salle Brothers schools, affiliated with the Lasallian tradition. It maintains a formal link with St. Joseph’s Institution International School in Singapore.

Religious affiliation
The school follows the Lasallian (Catholic) educational tradition, rooted in the values established by St. John Baptist de La Salle.

School day structure
Early Years: 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Elementary School: 8.00 AM – 2.50 PM (Monday – Friday)

High School: 8.00 AM – 3.10 PM (Monday – Friday)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Lasallian international school and the first SJIIS in Malaysia. It is connected with St Joseph's Institution International School in Singapore and aligned with the Lasallian East Asia District (LEAD).
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Joseph's Institution International School Malaysia ranges from MYR 35,445 to MYR 98,601 for 2026/27.

Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable MYR 1,500 fee payable upon submitting the application.

Enrolment Fee
Non-refundable and varies by entry level. The fee is payable upon acceptance of the offer.

Lasallian Contribution Fund
An annual, non-refundable contribution of MYR 300, payable together with the first term’s tuition fee of the academic year and again in Term 1 of subsequent years.

Returning Student Fee
A non-refundable fee of MYR 2,400 for returning students, charged upon re-enrolment.

Security Deposit
Refundable and dependent on year group; a top-up may be required if the student advances to a higher bracket. Specific amounts are not publicly summarized.

Annual Tuition Fees
Nursery: MYR 35,445
Reception: MYR 44,784
Year 1: MYR 55,980
Year 2-3: MYR 65,847
Year 4: MYR 68,898
Year 5-6: MYR 71,088
Year 7: MYR 75,519
Year 8-9: MYR 85,155
Year 10: MYR 90,306
Year 11: MYR 97,839
Year 12-13: MYR 98,601

Sibling Discounts
2nd child: 3% off tuition fees
3rd child: 5% off tuition fees
4th and subsequent: 8% off tuition fees

Enrolment Fee discount:
2nd child: 20%
3rd child: 30%
4th and subsequent: 40%

Additional EAL Support Fee
An additional MYR 2,000 per term applies for EAL (English as an Additional Language) support.

Payment method
Pay via bank transfer or cheques.
Academics

St. Joseph's Institution International School Malaysia teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
SJIIM’s curriculum begins in the Early Years (Nursery and Reception) with the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), combined with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), Singapore Maths, and daily Mandarin. In Primary School (Years 1–6), students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the UK National Curriculum, continuing with daily Mandarin. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) builds on the UK National Curriculum to prepare students for the Cambridge IGCSE. In Years 10 and 11, students take IGCSE courses, with core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, and a choice of electives including Economics, History, Music, Art, Business Studies, and additional languages like Spanish, Mandarin, or Malay. Finally, in Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students choose three or four Cambridge A Level subjects from a wide list (such as Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Mandarin AS, Spanish AS, Visual Arts, and many more), with the option to complete the Cambridge International Project Qualification (IPQ) and participate in the non-examinable Lasallian Core enrichment programme.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SJIIM integrates aspects of wellbeing and safety into its PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education), Character and Wellbeing classes, assemblies, and tutor time. These cover self-esteem, mental health, physical health, risk management, online safety, and relationship education. Staff are trained to recognise changes in behaviour as possible indicators of distress and to respond appropriately. SEL is therefore embedded across the curriculum rather than being a stand-alone programme.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
SJIIM has a dedicated EAL team in the Elementary School, including an EAL Leader and specialist teachers. Their role is to assess language proficiency, provide immersion lessons, and support students’ progress in English across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing are addressed through pastoral care, PSHE/Character and Wellbeing lessons, assemblies, and tutor sessions. Staff are trained to recognise signs of mental ill health and self-harm, and to respond appropriately. Students also have access to in-school counselling in certain safeguarding cases, with referrals possible for external professional counselling.

Safeguarding
SJIIM operates a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The Head of School, Gary Cairns, is the Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), supported by deputies across Elementary, High School, and Early Years. All staff receive mandatory safeguarding training, and new staff are trained during induction. The school uses CPOMS in iSAMS to log and monitor concerns, and has an anonymous reporting system for students, parents, and staff. Policies are aligned with Malaysian child protection laws and international guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia (SJIIM) was founded in August 2016, and welcomed its first students on 29 August 2016 when the Board of Governors and founding staff conducted home visits to Nursery and Reception students, an initiative unique to the school’s launch preparation. SJIIM is operated under Tropicana SJII Education Management Sdn. Bhd. and established as the first Lasallian international school in Malaysia, forming part of the global De La Salle Brothers network and sibling to the Singapore schools.

Community
The school community is active and inclusive, with students, parents, staff, and governors coming together in events like the first Sports and Community Event held on 29 June 2017, which featured a founding plaque unveiling and a time capsule sealing. More recent school‑wide community activities include cultural celebrations such as Deepavali and the annual Christmas Bazaar organised by parent volunteers. These events reflect a sense of collaboration and meaningful participation across the school community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
While there is no formal “PTA” explicitly named on publicly available pages, the SJIIM Parent Volunteers (SPV) organise community events. For example, the Christmas Bazaar on 1 December 2023 was coordinated by this group, which called for vendors, volunteers, and sponsors to take part. Additionally, parents engage through forums like the Parent‑School Group (PSG) and the Christian Community, shared in the school’s prospectus, hinting at collaborative groups through which parents contribute to school life, though specific events or ongoing activities organized by them are not publicly detailed
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus Facilities are set up with Students' Needs in Mind. The campus includes Academic Facilities with Computer Labs and Science Labs, Sports Facilities with two basketball courts, a football field, swimming pools, archery, tennis and pickleball facilities, and two Multipurpose Halls. Creative Spaces include Art Rooms, Chess Clubs, Dance Studios, Drama spaces, and Music facilities including Practice Rooms and a Music Studio. Student Common Areas include Auditoriums, a Dining Hall, and Elementary and High School Libraries.

Sports Facilities
Archery; Basketball Courts (two); Football field; Swimming Pools; Tennis and Pickleball courts; Volleyball Courts (two); Multipurpose Halls (two).

Academic Facilities
Computer Labs (two); Science Labs (two).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative spaces support co-curricular activities such as Chess Clubs, Dance, Drama, and Music; spaces include two Art Rooms, Dance Studios, Drama spaces, a Music Studio, and Music Practice Rooms; Auditoriums and Dining Hall support student life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a Co-Curricular Activities programme with Academic and Cognitive Enrichment. Public Speaking, Chinese Debate, International Chess Academy and SAM Singapore Maths are part of the programme. These activities develop critical thinking, communication, strategic thinking and problem solving beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
The Creative and Visual Arts options include Creative Clay Crafting, Digital Arts and Animation, Sewing Club and Art and Craft. These activities encourage artistic expression and hands on making. They provide opportunities for collaboration and portfolio development.

Cultural & Language
Language and culture activities include Learn to Speak Korean and Chinese Debate. Mandarin language exposure is integrated into the curriculum as Daily Mandarin for younger students. The programme supports cross cultural communication and global awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby based opportunities include Story Telling, Lego and Junior Magicians as part of the leadership and culture track. These clubs offer informal interests beyond core academics. They help develop creativity, collaboration and presentation skills.

Community & Service
The programme includes community engagement and service through ASCC and Big Ocean Dive. It also provides opportunities like Junior Worlds Scholar Cup to promote global awareness and service. These experiences foster social responsibility and collaborative problem solving.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are supported by activities such as Jr Investors 101 and Jr Entrepreneurs 101. The co curricular programme includes student leadership and enterprise experiences. It also provides avenues for developing public speaking, teamwork and project based skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport and physical activity options cover football, basketball, swimming, tennis, archery, gymnastics and water polo. There are competitive and recreational pathways including a Learn to Swim programme and morning development sessions. The programme supports involvement across KS1 to KS6 with regular after school activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers the English National Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), including Singapore Maths and daily Mandarin lessons. Mandarin is taught daily from Early Years. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
This accreditor, part of the University of Cambridge, enables the school to offer internationally recognised qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, which support students’ readiness for higher education globally.

COBIS (Council of British International Schools)
A non-profit organisation representing British international schools worldwide; its affiliation indicates SJIIM’s alignment with international standards of British-style education.

AIMS (Association of International Malaysian Schools)
A membership body of Malaysian international schools that promotes collaboration, intercultural understanding, and shared best practices across member institutions.

FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia)
A regional network of British curriculum schools in Asia that offers opportunities for inter-school competitions, festivals, and educational enrichment for students.

The Virtues Project
An international character development initiative that supports students in cultivating values like respect and perseverance through practical tools embedded in everyday learning.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Your Application
Complete the required forms (Application, Condition of Entry, Supplementary Condition of Entry, Consent to Use Photos/Videos) and upload supporting documents, including the student’s birth certificate/passport, parents’ NRIC/passports, and the latest school report. A non-refundable application fee of RM1,500 is payable at submission.

2. Entrance Assessment
Assessments vary by year level: Nursery–Year 1 (in-class observation and chat), Years 2–6 (CAT4, Oxford Placement Test, interview), and Years 7–12 (CAT4, Cambridge English Placement Test, interview).

3. Admission Confirmation
Within 3–5 working days of assessment, successful applicants receive an Acceptance Letter and invoice. If the entry is more than two months away, only the Enrolment Fee is due at first.

4. International Requirements
International students must secure a Dependent or Student Pass with at least three years’ passport validity. A RM2,100 reimbursement charge applies for visa processing and first renewal.

5. Fees Payable upon Confirmation
Initial payments include the Enrolment Fee, Security Deposit, Lasallian Fund contribution, and Tuition Fees.

Scholarships
There is no mention of scholarships or merits on the school's website.

Waitlist
There is no mention of a formal waitlist or pool system on the school's website.
School Events
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