The Best International Schools in Kuala Lumpur

Private Schools are very popular in Kuala Lumpur. Discover Best International Schools in Kuala Lumpur.

The Best International Schools in Kuala Lumpur

International Schools in Kuala Lumpur are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose an international school in Kuala Lumpur?

Moving to another country is never easy. Thinking of relocating with your family and kids to a city with a different kind of culture can be a little daunting. As a parent, It is crucial to make sure and to ensure your child the best educational experience possible. Fortunately, there are several International schools that can make your children's transition smooth and easy. These schools give expats children the opportunity to study prestigious curricula (such as British, American or International Baccalaureate) and to obtain internationally recognized certifications.
Kuala Lumpur is an ideal destination for expat families who are moving to Malaysia. The city is Malaysia’s financial center and, at the same time, a melting pot of cultures which offer expats an energetic lifestyle. The city boasts a wide selection of prestigious International schools offering a range of education choices, including the American Curriculum, British Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.
With its vast variety of nationalities and cultures, Kuala Lumpur offers world-class comforts and conveniences and easily-accessible countryside to explore. People from Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia are known for being nice and friendly and most of them speak English. The crime rate in Malaysia is lower than most Western countries and Kuala Lumpur's efficient health services and private hospitals provide world-class treatments at a reasonable cost.

Top rated International Schools in Kuala Lumpur 2025

This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Schools in Kuala Lumpur

  • Branksome Hall Asia
    0 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma
    From 20188000
    krw
  • Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
    0 reviews
    Pudong - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 131193
    cny
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • St. Peter's School Barcelona
    3 reviews
    Barcelona - Catalunya
    From 9800
    eur
  • The British International School Abu Dhabi
    5 reviews
    Abu Dhabi - Emirate of Abu Dhabi
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 50300
    aed
  • Pan-American School
    0 reviews
    San Jose - San Antonio de Belen
    IB Diploma, SAT
    From 8888
    usd
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    0 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma
    From 20188000
    krw
  • Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong
    0 reviews
    Pudong - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 131193
    cny
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • St. Peter's School Barcelona
    3 reviews
    Barcelona - Catalunya
    From 9800
    eur
  • The British International School Abu Dhabi
    5 reviews
    Abu Dhabi - Emirate of Abu Dhabi
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 50300
    aed
  • Pan-American School
    0 reviews
    San Jose - San Antonio de Belen
    IB Diploma, SAT
    From 8888
    usd

US Curriculum Schools in Kuala Lumpur

  • Christian Alliance International School
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    From 123200
    hkd
  • International School of Brussels
    0 reviews
    Brussels - Belgium
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 18825
    eur
  • Georgia School Ningbo (GSN)
    3 reviews
    Ningbo - Zhejiang
    American Diploma, AP, PSAT, SAT
    From 115000
    cny
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Zurich International School
    0 reviews
    Wadenswil - Zurich
    AP, IB Diploma, SAT
    From 16300
    chf
  • IMG Academy
    1 reviews
    Bradenton - Florida
    American Diploma, AP
    From 45200
  • Christian Alliance International School
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    From 123200
    hkd
  • International School of Brussels
    0 reviews
    Brussels - Belgium
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 18825
    eur
  • Georgia School Ningbo (GSN)
    3 reviews
    Ningbo - Zhejiang
    American Diploma, AP, PSAT, SAT
    From 115000
    cny
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Zurich International School
    0 reviews
    Wadenswil - Zurich
    AP, IB Diploma, SAT
    From 16300
    chf
  • IMG Academy
    1 reviews
    Bradenton - Florida
    American Diploma, AP
    From 45200

British Schools in Kuala Lumpur

  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • French International School of Hong Kong (Lycée Français International de Hong Kong)
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    Cambridge, DELF, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 135000
    hkd
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • French International School of Hong Kong (Lycée Français International de Hong Kong)
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    Cambridge, DELF, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 135000
    hkd
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd

How much do International Schools in Kuala Lumpur cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $5000 and $8900. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $29300.

The average yearly cost is $7600, around $800 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $3000.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of International Schools in Kuala Lumpur

  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international development

    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • The videos you have all made, the activities you have thought of and the ability to keep the Ermitage community upbeat, happy and engaged as learners during this time has been amazing. My daughter has continued to be motivated to learn and keep up with her lessons and school work, despite the new way of working. This is thanks to all the efforts of your teaching team and the previous work that you have done with her to help her to grow as an individual (not just academically).”
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju doesn’t expect children to have outcomes from every experience. Instead, they look for happiness and satisfaction. Children respond well to this philosophy. My daughter became more active, positive and engaged. She feels safe and comfortable with teachers always there for her and supporting her to become a better person.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My son is an only child and, before entering into the boarding programme, he was very immature. He has learnt to be more independent and thoughtful – now he is much more mature and even takes care of his parents.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I am so grateful for all the opportunities available to students at NLCS Jeju. Through Bryant and after-school activities, I was introduced to sports like badminton and community service programmes like Angel House orphanage visits, and through various societies, I was able to explore the world of dance and become involved in interesting Mathematics. What excited me the most was being able to start my own dance performance project with friends, and through directing this Project MAUM, I gained invaluable experiences not only in choreography but also in creating theatre, editing music, combining different art forms and collaborating with various people.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju has a great tradition of House Competition where children learn teamwork and leadership
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • At NLCS Jeju, students have a huge choice for their co curricular classes. Since my son started here, he is planning his future with things he would have never have dreamed before.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • What I enjoy most here is the atmosphere and cozy society while learning all the complex topics on a much deeper level. I learn that we need a good blend of social and academic aspects of our lives to get the most from school whilst also achieving your goals
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international development

    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • The videos you have all made, the activities you have thought of and the ability to keep the Ermitage community upbeat, happy and engaged as learners during this time has been amazing. My daughter has continued to be motivated to learn and keep up with her lessons and school work, despite the new way of working. This is thanks to all the efforts of your teaching team and the previous work that you have done with her to help her to grow as an individual (not just academically).”
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju doesn’t expect children to have outcomes from every experience. Instead, they look for happiness and satisfaction. Children respond well to this philosophy. My daughter became more active, positive and engaged. She feels safe and comfortable with teachers always there for her and supporting her to become a better person.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My son is an only child and, before entering into the boarding programme, he was very immature. He has learnt to be more independent and thoughtful – now he is much more mature and even takes care of his parents.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I am so grateful for all the opportunities available to students at NLCS Jeju. Through Bryant and after-school activities, I was introduced to sports like badminton and community service programmes like Angel House orphanage visits, and through various societies, I was able to explore the world of dance and become involved in interesting Mathematics. What excited me the most was being able to start my own dance performance project with friends, and through directing this Project MAUM, I gained invaluable experiences not only in choreography but also in creating theatre, editing music, combining different art forms and collaborating with various people.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju has a great tradition of House Competition where children learn teamwork and leadership
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • At NLCS Jeju, students have a huge choice for their co curricular classes. Since my son started here, he is planning his future with things he would have never have dreamed before.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • What I enjoy most here is the atmosphere and cozy society while learning all the complex topics on a much deeper level. I learn that we need a good blend of social and academic aspects of our lives to get the most from school whilst also achieving your goals
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023