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Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International

Malaysia, Ipoh

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 11,100 - 20,190
Ages 6 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages French, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

WMSII is a Christian international school in Ipoh, serving students aged 6–17. Rooted in a nearly century-long tradition, it delivers the Cambridge Primary & Secondary curriculum, culminating in IGCSE examinations. The school strongly emphasizes character development through Methodist values and leadership programmes. The campus is well-equipped with science laboratories, computer rooms, a library, and a chapel, and supports a variety of clubs like drama, choir, sports, and Boys’/Girls’ Brigade.

42, Jalan Silibin, 30100 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

The Essentials

Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Located at 42 Jalan Silibin in northern Ipoh, within a residential neighbourhood approximately 5 km from the city centre. It’s easily reached by public bus (routes A30A/A30B) with stops just a short walk away.

Stages
The school offers offers Primary and Secondary levels.

Type
Wesley Methodist is a co-educational day school, with no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
WMSII maintains small class sizes (max 25 students) and uses a differentiated learning model, where teachers tailor lessons to individual strengths and areas for improvement. They offer short-term intervention classes, typically in groups of around 4 students, to support those who need extra academic help. Formal tracking and personalised improvement monitoring allow staff to identify and assist students in need.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school is affiliated with Christianity, founded by Methodist missionaries in 1924; character development and chapel activities are integral.

School day structure
Monday – Thursday
7.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. (Year 1 – 6)
7.20 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. (Year 7 – 10)

Friday
7.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (Year 1 – 6)
7.20 a.m. – 2.30 p.m. (Year 7 – 10)

Bus service
The school does not offer a bus service.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school operates as two schools on one campus: Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International and Wesley Methodist School Ipoh Private. It is rooted in Methodist education since 1891.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International ranges from MYR 11,100 to MYR 20,190 for 2026/27.

Malaysian Students
One-Time Fees:
These are payable once at the time of admission and are not refundable.

Application Fee:
Year 1–6: RM 200
Year 7–11: RM 400

Registration Fee:
Year 1–6: RM 500
Year 7–11: RM 900

Security Deposit (refundable with 4 months’ written notice):
Year 1–6: RM 4,500
Year 7–11: RM 5,500

Annual Fees:
Year 1–3:

Tuition: RM 11,100
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 11,130

Year 4–6:
Tuition: RM 12,480
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 12,510

Year 7–9:
Tuition: RM 15,630
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 15,660

Year 10–11:
Tuition: RM 17,820
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 17,850

Non-Malaysian Students
One-Time Fees:
These are payable once during enrollment and follow the same refund policies.

Application Fee:
Year 1–6: RM 300
Year 7–11: RM 500

Registration Fee:
Year 1–6: RM 700
Year 7–11: RM 1,100

Security Deposit (refundable):
Year 1–6: RM 6,000
Year 7–11: RM 8,000

Annual Fees:
Year 1–3:
Tuition: RM 12,480
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 12,510

Year 4–6:
Tuition: RM 14,280
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 14,310

Year 7–9:
Tuition: RM 17,820
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 17,850

Year 10–11:
Tuition: RM 20,190
Insurance: RM 30
Total per year: RM 20,220

Refund Policy

Non-Refundable:
Application Fee:
This is non-refundable and non-transferable.
It is a one-time fee, payable when submitting the application form.

Registration Fee:
Also non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payable upon official registration of the student.

Security Deposit (Refundable with Conditions):
The Security Deposit is refundable, but under the following conditions:
A written notice of withdrawal must be submitted at least one full term in advance (i.e., 4 months' notice) while the student is still enrolled.
This notice must be received and acknowledged by the school.
If the notice is not submitted on time, the security deposit will be forfeited.
The amount of the deposit increases by level (RM 4,500–8,000) and follows the student’s progression year to year.

Payment Methods
WMSII accepts the following methods of payment:

Cheque
Bank Transfer
Academics

Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Christian Curriculum for students aged 6 to 17.

Curriculum
WMSII offers the Cambridge International Curriculum, beginning from Primary (Year 1) through to Secondary (Year 11). The programme includes Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary frameworks, which lead into the globally recognized IGCSE examinations. The school integrates a strong Christian ethos into the learning environment, combining academic with moral education. Students are taught core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives, with elective subjects introduced at upper levels.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guided by a strong Christian ethos, WMSII places emphasis on character formation, respect, and service through programmes like Boys’/Girls’ Brigade, Chapel services, and badge systems. These initiatives foster emotional intelligence, community awareness, leadership, and empathy in students. The school’s fundamental philosophy highlights nurturing students spiritually, emotionally, and socially, in a non-threatening environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not have any specialized SEN program.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The does not have publicly available information on their EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
The school environment centres on students' happiness, security, and growth. The school emphasises emotional maturity, providing a supportive framework through its caring staff. They also organise parent courses and community programmes such as “The Parenting Course” and “Project Canaan,” which further engage families, building connections and emotional resilience.

Safeguarding
The school does not have publicly available information on their safeguarding policy.
Parent Experience

History
Wesley Methodist School Ipoh traces its origins to the Methodist mission established in Ipoh in 1894, with formal schooling beginning soon after under Rev. William Edward Horley’s leadership. Wesley Methodist School Ipoh was officially launched in 2009 with Ms. Goh Kai Lian as the founding principal. In 2010, the primary school division was introduced, followed by rebranding in 2012 as part of the wider Wesley Methodist Schools network. WMSI became an international school in 2016. Since then, the school has undertaken infrastructure upgrades (2021) and launched Project Canaan (2022), a new facilities initiative. In 2024, it marked its 100th anniversary of school heritage and hope.

Community
The school fosters a strong Christian‑focused community, integrating chapel services, Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade programmes, and character formation into daily life. It hosts regular events such as Outdoor Brigade camps, Christmas celebrations, storytelling competitions, honours days, and open days with exhibits and alumni games.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly available information about the Parent Teacher Association at Wesley Methodist School Ipoh.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus houses two Wesley Methodist schools on one site: Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International (WMSII) and Wesley Methodist School Ipoh Private (WMSIP). The International School has undertaken Project Canaan to create modern facilities that support research, collaboration, physical activity, and creative expression. The space includes a resource centre with online research hubs and hard copies of books; a games arena, a dance floor, and play areas; spaces for music, art and technology; a chapel and counselling room. The new complex will include a Multipurpose Hall for sports, camps, Brigade activities and public examinations; an Activity Hall; IT room; Resource Centre; Auditorium; Meeting Rooms; Administration Office; Sick Bay; Classrooms. The school celebrated the completion of Project Canaan in 2024 as part of its centennial development, described as state-of-the-art facilities taking shape 2021-2024.

Sports Facilities
The Multipurpose Hall is used for sports, camps, interschool competitions, Brigade activities and public examinations. There is a Games Arena on campus to support physical activities. The school offers a range of sports including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Football, Netball and Ping Pong. These facilities and activities support broad co-curricular sports participation across the student body.

Academic Facilities
The campus includes a Resource Centre for research with online hubs and hard copies of books. An IT room supports information technology learning. Classrooms are part of the new complex. A Chapel and a counselling room support spiritual formation and student wellbeing.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs & Societies include Drama Club, Art & Craft, Music Club, Domestic Science, ECO Club and Indoor Games. Games & Sports include Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Football, Netball and Ping Pong. Uniform Bodies include Boys' Brigade and Girls' Brigade. School Boards & Teams include Library Board, Monitors Board, Prefectorial Board, Editorial Board, Chapel Enablers, PA Team and Photography Team.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Wesleyan Curriculum draws from the Cambridge framework, developing global content knowledge and essential skills to thrive in a fast-moving world. From Cambridge, the school uses a global-content approach and integrates Cambridge IGCSE preparation for the upper levels. All students are taught in a trilingual program with English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, using HSK/YCT Mandarin. Learning emphasizes project-based and inquiry-based approaches to develop 21st-century skills across Key Stages.

Arts & Creative
Clubs and activities include Drama Club, Art & Craft, and Dance & Drama as part of the co-curricular offerings. Music Club and a music appreciation/enrichment program provide opportunities to develop public performing skills and to pursue IGCSE music certification. Domestic Science and the ECO Club are also among the clubs, and students explore music and arts through a wide range of fun and interactive activities.

Cultural & Language
The language program is tri-lingual, with English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin (HSK/YCT) integrated across the curriculum. Mandarin is taught through HSK/YCT, and Chinese language instruction is offered under Chinese language programs such as Chinese Made Easy. The curriculum emphasizes multilingual proficiency alongside global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs and societies include Dance & Drama, Art & Craft, Cookery, ECO Club, and Indoor Games. Games and sports offered include Athletics, Dodgeball, Football, Netball, Badminton, Basketball, and Ping Pong. Uniform Bodies include Boys' Brigade and Girls' Brigade. These activities contribute to social development and peer interaction beyond academics.

Community & Service
Brigade programmes promote character formation, servant-leadership, and responsible citizenship. Brigade squads provide leadership opportunities as students work with and coach peers. Weekly Chapel sessions support spiritual formation and community values.

Leadership & Professional
School Boards & Teams include Library Board, Monitors Board, Prefectorial Board, Editorial Board, Chapel Enablers, PA Team, and Photography Team. Brigade programmes contribute to leadership development across the student body. These structures offer formal opportunities for student leadership in school activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and games span Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Dodgeball, Football, Netball, and Ping Pong. Wellness and wellbeing are supported through homeroom-based monitoring and counselor involvement, alongside Chapel sessions for spiritual wellbeing. Co-curricular activities are designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and well-being as part of holistic development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin. In the Junior School, English is First Language; Bahasa Melayu (KSSR) and Mandarin (Chinese Made Easy, HS K/YCT) are taught. In the Senior School, English is First Language or Second Language; Bahasa Melayu (KSSM) and Mandarin (Chinese Made Easy) are taught. The curriculum draws on Cambridge frameworks (Cambridge curriculum for Primary and Cambridge IGCSE for Secondary), emphasizing language proficiency and multilingual competence.

Bilingual Teaching
The school operates two campuses on one site: Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International (WMSII) and Wesley Methodist School Ipoh Private (WMSIP). It provides a trilingual language program in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin across the International stream. English is taught as a first language in the Junior School and as a first or second language in the Senior School. Bahasa Melayu is taught under the KSSR framework and Mandarin is taught through the Chinese Made Easy program (HSK/YCT), with language proficiency embedded across all levels.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not have publicly available information on their awards.

Accreditations
Cambridge International School
(approved to deliver Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, and IGCSE curriculum)

Recognised by Cambridge Assessment International Education
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit application form.
Complete the official application form and gather supporting documents (e.g., passport, previous school reports).

2. School review & interview.
The school assesses documents and may request an interview or sample lesson.

3. Offer letter issued.
Upon approval, parents receive an offer to secure the place.

4. Registration & fee payment.
Parents pay the registration fee, security deposit, and first term’s tuition.

6. Placement & start.
Final details (e.g., class placement) are confirmed prior to the term start.

Scholarships
The school offers the Canaan Scholarship, providing 50–100% tuition waivers for Malaysian students entering Year 7 or Year 10, based on academic merit, leadership, talent, and financial need.

Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
School Events
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