International school fees in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, 2026/27
Updated 29 October 2026. Prices, fees and taxes on this page are current at that date, are not guaranteed and may change in future. Sources are listed at the end.
Short answer: Published annual tuition at the twelve schools on this page runs from RM14,400 to RM143,400 (≈ US$3,600 to ≈ US$36,000). For Year 1 or Grade 1, expect about RM16,000 to RM28,000 at the smaller British schools and RM85,000 to RM116,000 at the large British, American and IB schools. Add a one-time registration or enrolment fee of up to RM59,000 and a refundable deposit.
Before you budget: these are each school's own published figures. They exclude 6% SST unless stated, and usually exclude transport, meals, uniforms, trips and exam fees. Schools review fees every year, so confirm the figure for your child's year group with the school.
Year 1 fees and full range, side by side
Year 1 (Grade 1 at the American and IB schools) is the easiest year to compare. Each school's full fees, with registration fees and deposits, come after this table.
| School | Area | Curriculum | Year 1 / Grade 1 | Range, all year groups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Kiara | ||||
| Garden International | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM85,590 (≈ US$21,000) | RM52,440 to RM126,870 |
| M'KIS | Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | American, with IB Diploma | RM106,204 (≈ US$27,000) | RM36,520 to RM130,540 |
| Tree Top | Taman Sri Segambut, near Mont Kiara | British (Cambridge) | RM16,200 (≈ US$4,050) | RM14,400 to RM28,800 |
| Kuala Lumpur | ||||
| ISKL | Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur | American, with IB Diploma and AP | RM115,600 (≈ US$29,000) | RM70,200 to RM143,400 |
| Sayfol | Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM18,750 (≈ US$4,700) | RM15,900 to RM36,000 |
| Taylor's International | Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur (also Puchong) | British (IGCSE) | RM27,450 (≈ US$6,850) | RM19,830 to RM57,240 |
| Alice Smith | Primary: Jalan Bellamy, Kuala Lumpur | British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM89,070 (≈ US$22,000) | RM53,730 to RM122,370 |
| Petaling Jaya, Damansara and Selangor | ||||
| Sri KDU International | Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya | British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM41,310 (≈ US$10,000) | RM25,200 to RM81,420 |
| IGB International | Sungai Buloh, Selangor | IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) | RM86,500 (≈ US$22,000) | RM50,800 to RM118,200 |
| Australian International | The MINES, Seri Kembangan, Selangor | Australian | RM62,640 (≈ US$16,000) | RM45,760 to RM97,600 |
| ISP | Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur | British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM40,500 (≈ US$10,000) | RM25,800 to RM87,000 |
| Cempaka | Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur | Finnish curriculum to Year 8, then British (IGCSE, A Level) | RM59,400 (≈ US$15,000) | RM27,000 to RM76,170 |
Annual tuition in ringgit, excluding SST. US$ at RM4 = US$1, a rough guide only.
Full fees, school by school
Mont Kiara
Garden International School
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur · British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery | RM52,440 |
| Reception | RM62,340 |
| Year 1 | RM85,590 |
| Year 2 | RM88,170 |
| Years 3–4 | RM97,830 |
| Years 5–6 | RM102,300 |
| Years 7–8 | RM118,170 |
| Year 9 | RM122,310 |
| Years 10–11 | RM126,870 |
| Years 12–13 | RM126,870 |
- Application fee: RM1,590
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM10,000 (Nursery, Reception) · RM20,000 (Years 1–13)
- Deposit: One term, about RM17,480 to RM42,290 (refundable)
Billed in three terms. EAL programme in Years 7–9 costs more (RM135,900 to RM140,670 a year).
Mont'Kiara International School (M'KIS)
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur · American, with IB Diploma · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-K3 | RM36,520 |
| Pre-K4 | RM43,360 |
| Kindergarten | RM86,622 |
| Grades 1–5 | RM106,204 |
| Grades 6–8 | RM118,674 |
| Grades 9–12 | RM130,540 |
- Application fee: RM1,802
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM8,500 (Kindergarten) · RM28,000 first child (Grades 1–12), lower for siblings
- Deposit: Not listed
The school lists fees per semester; the annual figures here are two semesters added together. 6% SST is charged on top from Kindergarten up.
Tree Top International School
Taman Sri Segambut, near Mont Kiara · British (Cambridge) · fees for 2024/25 (latest published)
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Preschool, half day (8.30am–1pm) | RM14,400 |
| Preschool, to 3pm | RM17,400 |
| Preschool, to 6pm | RM22,200 |
| Year 1 | RM16,200 |
| Year 2 | RM17,400 |
| Years 3–4 | RM20,400 |
| Years 5–6 | RM22,800 |
| Years 7–9 | RM25,200 |
| Years 10–11 | RM28,800 |
- Application fee: RM300
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM1,500 (Preschool) · RM3,000 (Primary, Secondary)
- Deposit: RM5,000 (refundable)
The school lists fees per six-month term; the annual figures here are two terms added together. A resource fee of RM500 to RM800 a term is charged on top.
Kuala Lumpur
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur · American, with IB Diploma and AP · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Prep Reception | RM70,200 |
| Prep Junior | RM93,100 |
| Prep Senior to Grade 5 | RM115,600 |
| Grades 6–8 | RM130,600 |
| Grades 9–12 | RM143,400 |
- Application fee: RM1,800
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM59,000 registration (Prep Senior to Grade 12)
- Deposit: RM4,400 to RM10,200, credited to tuition
6% SST applies, though exemptions may apply.
Sayfol International School
Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur · British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | RM15,900 |
| Reception | RM16,900 |
| Year 1 | RM18,750 |
| Year 2 | RM19,650 |
| Year 3 | RM21,420 |
| Year 4 | RM22,500 |
| Year 5 | RM23,400 |
| Year 6 | RM25,110 |
| Year 7 | RM27,900 |
| Year 8 | RM29,100 |
| Year 9 | RM30,900 |
| Year 10 | RM34,800 |
| Year 11 | RM36,000 |
- Application fee: RM1,000
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM5,000 registration (RM3,000 for Kindergarten)
- Deposit: RM3,000 to RM9,000 (refundable)
Billed in three terms (Year 11 in two semesters). Technology and activity fees are included.
Taylor's International School
Taman Maluri, Kuala Lumpur (also Puchong) · British (IGCSE) · fees for 2027
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery and Reception | RM19,830 |
| Year 1 | RM27,450 |
| Year 2 | RM29,760 |
| Year 3 | RM33,150 |
| Year 4 | RM35,190 |
| Year 5 | RM39,360 |
| Year 6 | RM42,630 |
| Year 7 | RM48,930 |
| Year 8 | RM51,540 |
| Year 9 | RM53,550 |
| Years 10–11 | RM57,240 |
- Application fee: RM1,000
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM5,000 (Early Years) · RM6,000 (Primary, Secondary)
- Deposit: RM3,500 (Early Years) · one term (Primary, Secondary)
Billed in three terms. Students in the EAL programme pay 10% more.
The Alice Smith School
Primary: Jalan Bellamy, Kuala Lumpur · Secondary: Equine Park, Seri Kembangan · British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-school, normal day | RM53,730 |
| Pre-school, extended day | RM66,270 |
| Reception | RM69,180 |
| Years 1–2 | RM89,070 |
| Years 3–6 | RM97,410 |
| Years 7–9 | RM112,950 |
| Years 10–13 | RM122,370 |
- Application fee: RM1,500
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM20,000 enrolment (Pre-school and Reception pay RM5,000 first, RM15,000 on entering Year 1)
- Deposit: RM15,000 to RM24,000 (refundable)
The school lists fees per term; the annual figures here are three terms added together.
Petaling Jaya, Damansara and Selangor
Sri KDU International School
Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya · British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27 (August intake)
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| EYFS 1 and 2 | RM25,200 |
| Year 1 | RM41,310 |
| Year 2 | RM53,240 |
| Years 3–4 | RM58,480 |
| Years 5–6 | RM59,050 |
| Year 7 | RM60,470 |
| Year 8 | RM62,830 |
| Year 9 | RM69,040 |
| Year 10 | RM76,190 |
| Year 11 | RM81,420 |
| Years 12–13 (A Level) | RM59,500 |
- Application fee: RM1,500
- Registration or enrolment fee: International students: RM8,000 (EYFS) · RM10,000 (Primary, Secondary, A Level)
- Deposit: International students: RM5,000 to RM10,000 (refundable)
Registration and deposit are lower for Malaysian students.
IGB International School
Sungai Buloh, Selangor · IB (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 | RM50,800 |
| Early Years 2 | RM59,300 |
| Kindergarten | RM71,300 |
| Grades 1–5 | RM86,500 |
| Grade 6 | RM92,300 |
| Grades 7–8 | RM102,400 |
| Grade 9 | RM113,300 |
| Grade 10 | RM114,700 |
| Grades 11–12 | RM118,200 |
- Application fee: RM1,000
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM10,000 (Early Years) · RM25,000 (K to Grade 10) · RM7,500 (Grades 11–12)
- Deposit: RM10,000 to RM20,000 (refundable)
Australian International School Malaysia
The MINES, Seri Kembangan, Selangor · Australian · fees for 2026
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery and Preparation | RM45,760 |
| Foundation | RM59,040 |
| Year 1 | RM62,640 |
| Year 2 | RM65,240 |
| Year 3 | RM68,440 |
| Year 4 | RM71,040 |
| Year 5 | RM75,640 |
| Year 6 | RM79,840 |
| Year 7 | RM82,440 |
| Year 8 | RM85,040 |
| Year 9 | RM91,040 |
| Year 10 | RM94,440 |
| Year 11 | RM97,600 |
| Year 12 | RM97,599 |
- Application fee: RM1,000 to RM1,300
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM10,000 (Nursery, Preparation) · RM20,000 (Foundation to Year 12)
- Deposit: One term (refundable)
Billed in four terms. Tuition includes textbooks and exam fees.
The International School @ ParkCity
Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur · British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery | RM25,800 |
| Reception | RM27,000 |
| Year 1 | RM40,500 |
| Year 2 | RM54,600 |
| Years 3–4 | RM63,600 |
| Years 5–6 | RM66,000 |
| Year 7 | RM75,600 |
| Years 8–9 | RM77,400 |
| Years 10–11 | RM84,000 |
| Years 12–13 | RM87,000 |
- Application fee: RM1,500
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM2,000 (Nursery, Reception; a RM10,000 top-up on entering Year 1) · RM20,000 (Years 1–11) · RM10,000 (Years 12–13)
- Deposit: One term's tuition, RM8,600 to RM29,000 (refundable)
The school lists fees per term; the annual figures here are three terms added together. Fees exclude 6% SST, which applies where annual fees exceed RM60,000. Desa ParkCity residents with valid tenancy proof get 25% off the registration fee, and paying the year's tuition in full before the year starts saves 3%. EAL support is RM3,250 a term.
Cempaka International School
Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur · Finnish curriculum to Year 8, then British (IGCSE, A Level) · fees for 2026/27
| Year group | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Early childhood, half day | RM27,000 |
| Early childhood, full day | RM33,000 |
| Years 1–2 | RM59,400 |
| Years 3–4 | RM63,840 |
| Years 5–6 | RM69,990 |
| Years 7–8 | RM76,170 |
| Year 9 | RM59,700 |
| Years 10–11 | RM72,600 |
- Application fee: RM1,000
- Registration or enrolment fee: RM12,000 registration (one-time, non-refundable), plus an annual fee of RM1,000
- Deposit: RM15,000
Billed in three terms; the annual figures here are three terms added together. A resource fee of RM150 to RM300 a term and an optional meal plan (RM1,500 to RM1,740 a term) are extra. Fees exclude 6% SST, which applies where a student's annual fees exceed RM60,000. The school says fees typically rise 3% to 5% a year.
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- Mont Kiara: Garden International, M'KIS and Tree Top nearby
- KL City Centre: ISKL in Ampang Hilir and Sayfol on Jalan Ampang
- Damansara Heights: Cempaka International
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Frequently asked questions
How much are international school fees in Kuala Lumpur?
At the twelve schools on this page, published annual tuition runs from RM14,400 (Tree Top, half-day preschool) to RM143,400 (ISKL, Grades 9 to 12). For Year 1 or Grade 1, the range is RM16,200 at Tree Top to RM115,600 at ISKL. The large British, American and IB schools, such as Garden International, Alice Smith, M'KIS, IGB and ISKL, charge roughly RM85,000 to RM145,000 a year from primary upwards.
What do I pay on top of tuition?
Every school charges a non-refundable application fee (RM300 to RM1,802) and most charge a one-time registration or enrolment fee, from RM1,500 at Tree Top to RM59,000 at ISKL. Most also hold a refundable deposit, often one term's fees. Uniforms, school bus, meals, trips, laptops and external exam fees are usually extra.
Is SST charged on school fees?
Several schools state that 6% service tax (SST) applies to annual fees above RM60,000 per student, from 1 July 2025. The fees on this page exclude SST unless the school's own page says otherwise, so check the final figure with the school.
Which areas do expat families choose for international schools?
Mont Kiara is the best-known area, with Garden International and M'KIS in the neighbourhood. Ampang Hilir and the KLCC side suit ISKL and Sayfol; Desa ParkCity has The International School @ ParkCity; and Kota Damansara and Sungai Buloh have Sri KDU International and IGB. Many families choose the home after the school, to keep the school run short.
Are the cheaper schools international schools too?
Yes. Sayfol, Tree Top and Taylor's International follow British curricula leading to IGCSE, and their fees are a fraction of the larger schools. The difference is mostly in campus size, facilities, class sizes and the share of expatriate families, so visit before you decide.
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Sources
Checked 29 October 2026.
- Garden International School, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Mont'Kiara International School (M'KIS), school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Tree Top International School, school fees, fees for 2024/25 (latest published)
- The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Sayfol International School, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Taylor's International School, school fees, fees for 2027
- The Alice Smith School, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Sri KDU International School, school fees, fees for 2026/27 (August intake)
- IGB International School, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Australian International School Malaysia, school fees, fees for 2026
- The International School @ ParkCity, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Cempaka International School, school fees, fees for 2026/27
- Each school's fee page, checked 28 and 29 October 2026. Where a school lists fees per term or semester, the annual figure is the terms added together.
- US dollars: converted at RM4 = US$1 and rounded, a rough guide only.
General information, not financial advice. Fees, rebates and charges change every year and differ by student; confirm them with the school before you enrol. All prices, fees, taxes and figures on this page are based on information current at the date checked, are not guaranteed, and may change in future. Seann Siow, REN 34312.