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Tuition fees for upper secondary in private schools 2017

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Nov 30, 2016

Form three students who have just completed their lower secondary have a choice of switching to a private school to continue their upper secondary studies (Form 4 & Form 5). This is a perfect time to make the switch as there will be minimal or no disruption to their education.

What edge does the private education system have over public schooling? We list out 4 things!

Adequate Financing

Private schools manage to fund themselves while providing very affordable fees. These schools provide state of the art facilities to students and most lessons incorporates the use of ICT, making learning fun and enjoyable!

Effective Pedagogy and Syllabus

Teachers are encouraged to be creative in the classroom to elicit better response from students. The knowledge gained by students during lessons are put into practice and adapted into daily routines.The teacher to student ration is also considerably smaller than national schools, this allows teachers the liberty to focus on an individual child when necessary.It is not about what subjects you learn or how many, it's how you learn.

The autonomy and independence to decide their staffing needs

This independence is utilised by private schools to provide the best education they can for their students because every school simply has different needs.

Close relationship between parents, students and teachers

We believe that 3-way communication is key to producing students not only brilliant in academics but with excellent character as well.Teachers in private schools constantly encourage communication between parents and the school to discuss student performance and help them excel in areas they are weak in.Team work is everything!

We have a list of selected private schools to help you decide.

FEATURED SCHOOLS

1. Rafflesia Private School

Fees: RM20,000  (Form 4)RM22,000  (Form 5)Rafflesia Private School Kajang: Dedicated to the vision and mission to be the school of choice with international recognition and offering both the International UK curriculum and the national Malaysia Secondary School curriculum, Rafflesia International & Private Schools Kajang campus stands tall as an education establishment. The philosophy of the school is to provide a tailor-made holistic and individualised education to serve the need of grooming the next generation to be global thinkers and leaders. Read more here

2. Sekolah Sri KDU

Fees: RM24,000 (Science)RM23,000 to RM24,000 (Humanities)Sri KDU's teaching-learning pedagogy utilises innovative education practices that include the formation of a learner-centred environment. The school believes in providing interactive activity-based learning which allows students to learn at their own pace. The academic curriculum is based on a child-centred instructional approach with emphasis on reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Read more here

3. Sekolah Sri UCSI

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5- RM7,370 per term*two terms per yearSri UCSI Secondary School is a private co-educational school. The medium of instruction is Bahasa Malaysia but emphasis is placed on the mastery of English. Mandarin is also taught during regular school hours. Furthermore, Sri UCSI offers additional Cambridge subjects: English, Mathematics, Science. Read more here

OTHER SCHOOLS

4. Sekolah Sri Murni

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5 -RM13,200 (Arts)RM13,650 (Science)Beaconhouse incorporates the KSSR national curriculum into its teachings. The KSSR curriculum is a component of the new blueprint of education in Malaysia preparing students for the needs of the 21st century. The KSSR remains committed to developing students holistically   and charting student cognitive performances against international standards. Read more here

5. Asia Pacific Smart School

Fees: Form 4- RM18,360 (Arts) RM19,840 (Science)Form 5- RM18,650 (Arts) RM20,090 (Science)At Asia Pacific Smart School, teachers frequently communicate with parents through email on matters pertaining to students. This has proven to be an effective and efficient means of keeping parents involved with their child’s progress. Read more here

6. Sekolah Sri Bestari

Fees: Form 4- RM9,655 (per semester)Form 5- RM9,905 (per semesters)*2 semesters per yearSekolah Sri Bestari was established in December 1995 by Lang Education Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Land and General Berhad, an investment holding company. The school is a private co-educational school that provides education from kindergarten to secondary levels. They become a member of ECO Schools by benefiting a green and clean environment. Read more here

7. Sekolah Menengah Stella Maris

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5- RM14,000 (Science)RM12,000 (Arts)Stella Maris Schools are under the aegis of the Yayasan Tan Sri Dominic Vendargon. Sekolah Stella Maris is a private co-educational institution. Part of the school’s educational package is instilling ethical values in its students, and it aims to create balanced, disciplined and committed individuals. Read more here

8. Sekolah Sri Tenby, Setia Eco Park

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5-RM 6,400 (per term)*3 terms per yearTenby Schools was founded in Ipoh in 1960 by expatriate planters, miners and soldiers who wanted to make sure their children received high quality education based on a traditional British system. The school is named after the founding principal, Dorothy Nelson-Doig’s hometown, Tenby, a small fishing village in Wales. Read more here

9. Sekolah Sri Utama  

   

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5 RM35,733 Sekolah Sri Utama (SSU) is a co-educational (boys and girls) institution. Bahasa Malaysia is the medium of instruction (as per the policy set by the Malaysian Ministry of Education). However, a strong emphasis is placed on the use of English, both written and oral in line with the aspirations and objectives of the National Education Policy. Read more here

10. Wesley Methodist School

Fees: Form 4 and Form 5 -RM17,000Wesley Methodist School (WMS), formerly known as the Kolej Methodist Sentul Campus, started as a school that provided a second chance for drop-outs from government schools. It has since been transformed into a high quality school aimed at providing well-balanced, all-round education which makes admission to WMS selective. Read more hereSee also: Tuition Fees for Private Schools in Klang Valley