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International School Fees in Malaysia - School Advisor Fee Calculator

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Dec 27, 2021

International school and private school fees in Malaysia differ from school to school. However, each school offers an excellent education for your child that fits their educational needs and self-development at an affordable price.

If you are looking to calculate private and international school fees, School Advisor’s Fee Calculator is the right tool for you! 

School Advisor Fee Calculator will show you a comprehensive breakdown of annual fees so you can make the right decision for your child’s future.

How to calculate tuition fees in Malaysia using School Advisor’s Fee Calculator

Here are some steps to help you navigate through School Advisor’s Fee Calculator:

Step 1: Select your type of school (international school, private school, preschool and boarding school), the school name and the expected grade your child will enrol at the school of your choice.

Some schools may not offer boarding opportunities. You can browse international and private schools to see what the school offers in terms of curriculum, facilities and information on the school’s extracurricular activities.

Step 2: Once you have selected your school, the breakdown of the fees will be shown.

Some schools may impose additional fees for international students. You can change the view from a local student to an international student from the drop-down and click on update for the latest fees.

The page will show all annual fees from the breakdown from the selected grade until they are expected to graduate. It is important to note additional language assistance and co-curricular fees are not included in the calculation.

If you are enrolling your child into a school that offers boarding opportunities, you can select the type of boarding that fits you and your child the best.

Understanding the Education Costs of an International School in Malaysia

It is essential to know what is included in the annual fees of a private school and international school in Malaysia.

The annual fees included in our fee calculator are, but are not limited to:

• Application Fees
• Admittance Fees
• Student Registration fees
• Tuition fees (per term and yearly)
• Deposit fees
• Technology fees
• Boarding fees (applicable for boarding schools in Malaysia)

As previously mentioned, some schools may incur extra charges for international students and returning students. In addition to these fees, here are some of the expenses that are not included in our calculator:

• Building fees
• Facility fees
• Membership fees
• Extracurricular/Co-curricular activities fees

Fee Comparison of Top International Schools in Malaysia

Australia International School Malaysia (AISM)

Types of Fees	Cost
Application Fee	RM1,300
Admission Fee	RM20,000
Annual Tuition Fees (Annual)	Year 1: RM13, 880 Year 2: RM14,443 Year 3: RM15,174 Year 4: RM15, 756 Year 5: RM16,753 Year 6: RM17,765 Year 7: RM18,920 Year 8: RM18,920 Year 9: RM20,375 Year 10: RM21,033 Year 11: RM21,223 Year 12: RM28,296

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL)

Types of Fees	Cost
Application Fee	RM1,500
Admission Fee	RM17,050
Annual Tuition Fees (Annual)	Year 1: RM55,170 Year 2: RM72,220 Year 3: RM72,220 Year 4: RM72,220 Year 5: RM72,220 Year 6: RM72,220 Year 7: RM82,310 Year 8::RM82,310 Year 9: RM82,310 Year 10: RM97,300 Year 11: RM99.970 Year 12: RM99.970

Westlake International School, Kampar, Perak

Types of Fees	Cost
Application Fee	RM500
Enrolment Fee	RM3,000
International Administration Fee	RM2,500 (international students only)
Deposit Fee	Equivalent to one term’s fee
Tuition fee (per term, three terms a year)	Year 1: RM3,865 Year 2: RM3,865 Year 3: RM4,345 Year 4: RM4,345 Year 5: RM4,405 Year 6: RM4,405 Year 7: RM6,450 Year 8::RM7,020 Year 9: RM7,500 Year 10: RM8,100 Year 11: RM8,220 *Year 12: RM6,750 *Year 13: RM6,750
Boarding Deposit	RM1,000
Full Boarding (per term, three terms per year)	RM6,200
Weekly Boarding (per term, three terms per year)	RM5,000

*18-month programme, four terms for three subjects or 24-month programme, five terms for three subjects.

*RM2,250 (per terms) for an additional A-Level subject.

IGB International School (IGBIS)

Types of Fees	Cost
Application Fees	RM1,000
Enrolment Fees	RM2,500 (Grades 1-10) RM7,500 (Grades 11-12)
Deposit	RM20,000  (Grades 1-12)
Tuition Fees (Annual)	Grade 1: RM70,100 Grade 2: RM70,100 Grade 3: RM70,100 Grade 4: RM70,100 Grade 5: RM70,100 Grade 6: RM74,700 Grade 7: RM83,000 Grade 8: RM83,000 Grade 9: RM91,800 Grade 9: RM91,800 Grade 10: RM92,900 Grade 11: RM95,800 Grade 12: RM95,800

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan (KTJ)

Types of Fees	Cost
Registration Fee	RM350
Admittance Fee	RM3,000 (Primary) RM5,000 (Secondary)
Deposit	Equivalent to one term's fee (Primary) RM25,000 (Secondary)
Tuition Fees (Annual)	Year 1: RM55,170 Year 2: RM72,220 Year 3: RM72,220 Year 4: RM72,220 Year 5: RM72,220 Year 6: RM72,220 Form 1-5 (Day Student): RM59,700 Form 1-5 (Boarding Student): RM87,000 Sixth Form (Boarding compulsory): RM89,400