Overview
School Type
Preschool, International School
Curriculum
British
Levels Offered
Reception, Junior, Senior
Student/Teacher Ratio
22:1
Boarding
No Boarding
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About Kinabalu International School
Kinabalu International School has more than 50 years of educational heritage and serves an internationally minded community in Kota Kinabalu. The school describes its environment as caring, nurturing and academically ambitious, with the goal of developing students who are curious, caring, confident, kind, ambitious and resilient .
The school also highlights its international staffing profile, stating that more than 80% of staff are native English speakers and expatriate staff .
KIS provides four broad stages:
- Early Years: Ages 3–5
- Primary: Ages 5–11
- Secondary: Ages 11–16
- Sixth Form: Ages 16–18
Kinabalu International School's philosophy centres on developing curious, caring and confident global citizens .
Academic Excellence
The school describes academic achievement as a cornerstone of its education, with a British curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
Curiosity
Students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate ideas and take an active role in their learning.
Care & Respect
The school aims to create a positive and nurturing culture built around trust, mutual respect and strong relationships.
Resilience
Through sport, leadership, residential trips and challenges, students are encouraged to develop perseverance and independence.
Global Citizenship
KIS places significant emphasis on international-mindedness through its diverse student community, FOBISIA participation, overseas opportunities and curriculum connections to Sabah and the wider world.
Whole-Child Development
The school balances academics with:
Sport + Arts + Music + Leadership + Wellbeing + Community + Global Citizenship.
Academic
- Interactive classrooms
- Reading areas
- ICT / computer facilities
- Science learning facilities
- Library / resource facilities
Early Years
- Purpose-built outdoor EYFS area
- Role-play areas
- Reading corners
- Interactive whiteboards
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Sports facilities
- PE facilities
Arts & Performing Arts
- Music facilities
- Performing arts spaces
- Production facilities
- Dance activities
KIS has a dedicated scholarship programme, including opportunities associated with its Sixth Form/A Level programme . The school has historically offered academic scholarships based on achievement and potential.
Parents should check the current scholarship page for available awards and eligibility.
Kinabalu International School Fees
Registration Fee
RM2,500
*One-time payment
*Non-refundable
*Payable upon acceptance of offer letter
Tuition Fee (per year)
Reception / Foundation 1 — Morning: RM16,041
Reception / Foundation 1 — Full Day: RM22,239
Foundation 2: RM26,109
Years 1–2: RM33,474
Years 3–5: RM35,352
Year 6: RM37,209
Years 7–8: RM42,750
Year 9: RM44,589
Year 10: RM54,315
Year 11: RM45,612
Year 12: RM56,250
Year 13: RM47,225
Application Fee
RM800
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Kinabalu International School | Contact Details
Address
Off Jalan Khidmat, 88300, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Phone
0060 8822456
info@kis.edu.my
Website
http://www.kis.edu.my