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A view of the sports pitch available on campus.
Reception students during a lesson.
The U14 boys stepped up in a football friendly vs APIS.
Student performing during the weekly music performances, held every Friday on campus.
Students and staff take part in a dodgeball game during the Straits Summer Camp
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Straits International School Rawang

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 17,601 - 52,492
Ages 3 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 430
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
principal
Steven Miles
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Straits International School in Rawang catersfor students aged 3 to 16, offering the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the UK national curriculum, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs in the secondary years. The school emphasizes language learning, with English as the medium of instruction and additional instruction in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin during the Early Years and Primary levels. Located in the developing township of Tamansari, the school facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, science labs for primary and secondary levels, ICT suites, and dedicated rooms for art, music, and drama. As part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), students have access to a network of schools, enabling participation in programmes like the ISP Model United Nations and Maths Challenge events, as well as other international learning opportunities.

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Tamansari, 48000 Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia

The Essentials

Straits International School Rawang has 430 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located in the township of Tamansari in Rawang, Selangor, to the north-west of Kuala Lumpur. This location is well-served by major transport links, including the North-South Expressway (PLUS), LATAR Expressway, and Guthrie Corridor Expressway, making it accessible from various neighbourhoods.

Stages
The school is organised into three main sections: Early Years for children aged 3-5, Primary School for ages 5-11, and Secondary School for students aged 11-16.

Type
SISR is a co-educational day school

Additional learning support
The school provides dedicated support for students requiring help with English language proficiency. This is offered through an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme with specialist teachers who provide personalised support.

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

Religious affiliation
The school is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day typically starts at 7:45 AM with registration, and lessons conclude at 2:30 PM. Following the academic day, students have the option to participate in various co-curricular activities.

Bus service
The school offers a bus service for students, which is managed by an external provider. Details regarding the specific routes, timings, and safety arrangements are not publicly available from the school's website.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform.

Food Options
Nutritious meals are served in the on-site dining room.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP).
Fees

Annual tuition at Straits International School Rawang ranges from MYR 17,601 to MYR 52,492 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee: MYR 1,000 (non-refundable, payable before Entrance Assessment).
Registration Fee: Early Years MYR 6,000; Primary MYR 7,000; Secondary MYR 8,000 (non-refundable, payable upon acceptance).
Deposit: Payable upon acceptance, equivalent to one term’s fee depending on year group.

Tuition Fees (3 terms per year)

Early Years: Nursery – MYR 17,601 per year; Reception – MYR 19,941 per year.
Primary: Years 1–2 – MYR 25,221 per year; Years 3–5 – MYR 30,129 per year; Year 6 – MYR 34,149 per year.
Secondary: Years 7–8 – MYR 38,130 per year; Year 9 – MYR 44,151 per year; Year 10 – MYR 49,041 per year; Year 11 – MYR 52,492 per year (two terms only).

Additional Fees

Resource Fee (annual): Nursery–Year 2 – MYR 1,350; Years 3–6 – MYR 1,550; Years 7–9 – MYR 1,850; Years 10–11 – MYR 2,150.
Technology Fee: MYR 2,200 per year.
Other costs such as uniforms, meals, and trips are billed separately.

Billing and Payment

Fees are invoiced three times per year.
Payment due at the start of each term.
Payment methods include cheque, bank transfer, or credit card at the Finance Office.

Refund Policy

Application and registration fees are non-refundable.
Deposits are refundable subject to the school’s withdrawal policy.
Tuition fees are non-refundable once the term has commenced.
Academics

Straits International School Rawang teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum
The school’s curriculum is structured across three distinct stages. In Early Years, for children from age 3, the school blends the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), using a play-based and multilingual approach. For Primary School, students follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for thematic learning, which is integrated with the British National Curriculum for core subjects. They are assessed annually using GL Assessments.

In Secondary School, the curriculum is divided into Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) and Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11). Key Stage 3 follows the National Curriculum for England, with subjects including English, Maths, Science, and humanities. In Key Stage 4, students undertake a two-year course leading to Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. They study core subjects like English and Mathematics and choose from a broad range of elective subjects including sciences, languages, arts, and business studies.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social and emotional learning through their "Learning First" philosophy, which encourages students to build confidence, resilience, and collaboration skills. Pastoral care is a key component, with form tutors in each class responsible for monitoring the academic, personal, and co-curricular development of their students and maintaining strong relationships with families. The school's Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education curriculum further supports students' emotional intelligence and well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Straits International School Rawang provides support for students with some special educational needs, although it is not a specialist SEN institution. The school states that it offers "extensive learning support for students who have special education needs" and can create Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) for students following an assessment by a registered educational psychologist.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a well-defined English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support students who are not native English speakers. This program is led by native-speaking teachers and is tiered to offer different levels of support. Students can receive intensive EAL lessons that run alongside the main curriculum, focusing on developing their reading, writing, and speaking skills based on the Cambridge English curriculum

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports student mental wellbeing through its pastoral care system and a variety of targeted initiatives. Each class has a form tutor who monitors students' personal and academic progress, and the school has a counsellor who provides individual and group support. Initiatives to promote positive mental health include friendship circles to develop social-emotional skills, mental health and wellbeing talks, and access to a school counsellor through a hall pass system in primary and walk-ins in secondary.

Safeguarding
The school has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and all staff undergo regular training to identify and report any concerns. Security measures include on-site medical support, first aid training for all staff, trained security personnel at all entrances and exits, and CCTV surveillance. Thorough background checks are conducted on all new staff members.
Parent Experience

History
Straits International School Rawang was established in 2018, becoming the second campus in the Straits International School family, following the first in Penang. The school was acquired by the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2021, joining a global network of schools. This partnership provides the school with access to international educational resources and expertise, while maintaining its commitment to providing a British-based curriculum within a Malaysian context.

Community
The school fosters a diverse community, with students from numerous countries. A core part of its community structure is a traditional House System, which organises friendly competition through a year-long calendar of sporting, academic, and arts-related events. This sense of community is also highlighted through school-wide events. These include "International Day," where families celebrate the different cultures within the school, and the "Straits Star Search" talent competition.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school’s parent community group is known as STEPS (Supporting Teamwork and Engagement among Parents at SIS). This group serves as a platform for collaboration between parents and the school's management team. STEPS holds meetings where parents can share insights and discuss ideas aimed at enhancing the student learning experience and the overall school environment. To further encourage parent connection and community, the school has also opened a dedicated Parent Café on campus. This space provides a physical location for parents to meet and is open daily during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.
Gallery
Parents enjoying the Street Child United (SCU) Fair, an event inspired and initiated by our very own School Council!
Parents enjoying the Street Child United (SCU) Fair, an event inspired and initiated by our very own School Council! (credit SISR Facebook)
Parents and school management meet to discuss ideas to improve the school experience at a STEPS meeting
Parents and school management meet to discuss ideas to improve the school experience at a STEPS meeting (credit SISR Facebook)
To celebrate Parents Day, staff handed out little surprise gifts to parents who dropped off their children to school
To celebrate Parents Day, staff handed out little surprise gifts to parents who dropped off their children to school (credit SISR Facebook)
The Parents Cafe, a designated area on campus where parents can stay on campus
The Parents Cafe, a designated area on campus where parents can stay on campus (credit SISR Facebook)
Parents attending the orientation day on the first day of school.
Parents attending the orientation day on the first day of school. (credit SISR Facebook)
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Straits International School Rawang has a modern, secure campus outside Kuala Lumpur. The campus features modern science labs, ICT suites, a dedicated Early Years centre, a dining room and outdoor learning spaces. Primary and secondary libraries, a dance studio, and art, music and drama suites support academic and creative work. Sports facilities include a 25m indoor swimming pool, futsal court, outdoor football field, three badminton courts, a basketball court and a full-size football field. A multi-purpose hall supports performances and events, and safeguarding measures include CCTV and an on-site nurse.

Sports Facilities
The sports facilities include a futsal court and an outdoor football field, three indoor badminton courts, a basketball court and a full-size football field. The campus also includes a 25m indoor swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall used for sports and events.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a primary science lab and three secondary science labs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), an ICT suite, and primary and secondary libraries. An Early Years centre provides a secure, nurturing space for younger learners.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs, sports and opportunities provide a dynamic co-curricular programme. ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Virtual Exchange and ISP Model United Nations are offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches an enhanced British-based curriculum including the IPC, Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE. Early Years follow a combination of the EYFS and IEYC. Primary School follows the IPC, and Secondary follows the National Curriculum for England and Cambridge IGCSE pathways. Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices.

Arts & Creative
ISP Artists uses an art framework designed by the ILOS team, with two live-streamed sessions to develop creative confidence. The program includes a custom art curriculum and virtual art exhibitions. It is delivered in collaboration with Artsonia and The Art of Education, and students' work is curated in virtual exhibitions.

Cultural & Language
The multilingual environment includes English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin from Early Years through to Secondary. There is tailored EAL support, native language assistance and weekly language lessons. From Early Years to Secondary, students study English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin with three EAL programmes. Accreditations include Cambridge International.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular programme covers sports, the arts, science, leadership and global engagement. Students participate in ISP programs including ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Chess Masters, ISP Cultural Exchange, ISP Scientists, ISP Filmmakers, ISP Virtual Exchange and ISP Model United Nations. These activities support confidence, teamwork and lifelong passions.

Community & Service
Leadership opportunities include Prefect Programme, School Council, Friendly Faces, MUN and community service. ISP programmes enable global learning experiences and community engagement through international exchanges and projects. These activities foster social responsibility and active citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
Future Pathways provides personalised guidance for university and career choices. It includes specialist guidance and industry connections, with opportunities for exclusive scholarships to study with renowned institutions. Leadership is fostered through roles such as Prefect Programme and School Council, and participation in Model United Nations builds leadership and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features science labs, sports courts, a swimming pool and secure access. The school holds ISP Safeguarding Mastery status, reflecting strong leadership, vigilant staff, clear safety systems and ongoing training. The school provides a caring and inclusive environment that supports intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin. The school provides tailored English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and native-language lessons to support multilingual learners.
Reputation

Awards
Based on the information available, the school has not received any formal awards in the past five years.

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education: This accreditation signifies that the school is authorised to offer Cambridge curriculum and qualifications, such as the IGCSEs. This is a globally recognised standard of education.

International Primary Curriculum (IPC): The school is accredited to use the IPC, a comprehensive and thematic curriculum for primary students that is used in schools worldwide. This accreditation indicates a commitment to a globally-minded and inquiry-based approach to learning in the primary years.

International Schools Partnership (ISP) Safeguarding Mastery Status: This internal accreditation from the school's ownership group, ISP, indicates that the school has met the group's highest standards for child protection and safety. It reflects a strong commitment to the well-being and security of its students.
Admissions

Admissions
doris recommends that you start by speaking to admissions. This connects you directly to the school's admissions team who can respond with answers, more information, and next steps.

1. Initial Enquiry
Parents begin by submitting an enquiry form with their preferred curriculum and admission dates. The Admissions team will contact you to provide information, answer questions, and guide you through the next steps.

2. Campus Visit
After the enquiry, families are invited to visit the campus for a guided tour. This visit allows you to see the learning spaces, meet staff, and share details about your child’s interests so the school can personalise the experience.

3. Application Submission
If you decide to proceed, complete the Application Form and submit it with the non-refundable Application Fee. Supporting documents, such as previous school reports and identification, are also required at this stage.

4. Assessment
Once the application is received, the Admissions team will review it and arrange for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4). This helps the school understand your child’s learning profile and place them appropriately.

5. Offer of Enrolment
Successful applicants receive an official offer letter within 3–5 working days. To secure the place, parents must sign and return the letter within 14 days and complete the registration and deposit payment.

6. First Day of School
On the first day, the Admissions team will welcome you and your child at the reception area. Families are guided through the settling-in process to ensure a smooth start to school life.

Scholarships
Straits offers scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional ability. These are typically available for students entering Secondary School and are awarded based on academic merit or all-round excellence, which can include achievements in sports or performing arts. The scholarship application process is separate from the general admissions process and involves submitting a specific application, references, and often an interview with the school leadership.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waiting pool for year groups that are at full capacity. If a place is not immediately available for a successful applicant, their name is added to this pool. When a space becomes available, the school will contact the next suitable candidate from the waiting pool.
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