What Are the Most Affordable International Schools in Ipoh?
Compare international school fees in Ipoh below RM30,000, including EdQuest, Seri Botani, Knewton and Wesley Methodist, plus key enrolment fees.
EdQuest International School, Imperial International School, Seri Botani International School, Knewton Global Schools Ipoh and Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International all publish tuition below RM30,000 through Primary and Secondary. Westlake International School in nearby Kampar also remains below RM30,000 through Year 11.
For families comparing options across Malaysia, see our guide to affordable international schools under RM30,000.
How we define affordable: In this article, RM30,000 refers to published annual tuition across Primary and Secondary. Application fees, registration fees, refundable deposits and international-student charges are shown separately and are not included in this threshold.
Fee note: Fees are based on the latest publicly available information and may not represent the full cost of enrolment. Parents should confirm the latest complete fee schedule with each school.
Ipoh International School Fees at a Glance
1. EdQuest International School
Location: Falim, Ipoh
Curriculum: British / Cambridge
Fee year: Latest published schedule reviewed October 2026
EdQuest provides a pathway through IGCSE and places emphasis on personalised, flexible learning and individual student strengths.
EdQuest does not publicly list its application, registration/enrolment, refundable deposit or international-student fees. Parents should contact admissions for current charges.
Official EdQuest fee page
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2. Imperial International School
Location: Kledang Bestari, Ipoh
Curriculum: Cambridge / IGCSE
Fee year: 2026, checked October 2026
Imperial serves students from Early Years through Year 11. Early Years uses a Finnish-inspired approach, while Primary and Secondary follow Cambridge programmes leading to IGCSE. The school also places strong emphasis on leadership, experiential learning and personalised learning.
Official Imperial 2026 fee schedule
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3. Seri Botani International School
Location: Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh
Curriculum: Cambridge International
Fee year: 2026/27
Seri Botani combines Cambridge academics with character, independence, creativity and global citizenship under its “holistic education for life” approach.
Official Seri Botani admissions page
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4. Knewton Global Schools Ipoh
Location: Jalan Woodward, Ipoh
Curriculum: British / Cambridge
Fee year: 2025/26
Knewton focuses on confidence, resilience, critical thinking and experiential learning. Its students progress through Cambridge programmes towards IGCSE.
Official Knewton Ipoh fee page
5. Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International
Location: Jalan Silibin, Ipoh
Curriculum: Cambridge / IGCSE
Fee year: 2025/26
Wesley Methodist combines Cambridge education with character development shaped by its Methodist ethos.
Malaysian students
Non-Malaysian students
Official Wesley Methodist Ipoh fee page
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Nearby Affordable International School Outside Ipoh
6. Westlake International School
Location: Kampar, Perak
Curriculum: Cambridge
Westlake is outside Ipoh city but is included because its transport network serves Ipoh. The school offers Cambridge through IGCSE and also provides A-Level, with its B.E.S.T. philosophy covering Boarding, Education, Sports and Talents.
Westlake notes that its fees may increase by 5%–15% annually.
Official Westlake fee page
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What Could You Pay Beyond Tuition?
A tuition figure below RM30,000 does not mean that is all parents will pay upfront.
For example, Seri Botani’s Primary tuition starts at RM14,700. Adding its RM500 application fee, RM2,500 registration fee and a refundable deposit equal to one term’s tuition can push the initial cash outlay considerably higher.
For a full breakdown, read our guide to hidden fees at budget international schools in Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are international school fees in Ipoh?
Among the schools in this guide, annual Primary tuition generally ranges from about RM10,500 to RM18,300, while Secondary tuition remains below RM30,000.
Which international school in Ipoh has the lowest Primary tuition?
Based on standard, non-promotional fees, Knewton Global Schools Ipoh has the lowest Year 1 tuition among the schools compared, starting at RM10,500.
Which schools stay below RM30,000 through Secondary?
EdQuest, Imperial, Seri Botani, Knewton and Wesley Methodist remain below RM30,000 through their published Secondary levels. Westlake in nearby Kampar also remains below RM30,000 through Year 11.
What curriculum do affordable international schools in Ipoh offer?
Cambridge dominates the list. All six schools use Cambridge or British-based pathways leading towards IGCSE. Parents can also compare international-school curricula available under RM30,000.
Do international students pay different fees?
Sometimes. Wesley Methodist publishes separate Malaysian and non-Malaysian tuition, while schools such as Imperial, Seri Botani and Westlake charge additional international-student fees.
Are these tuition fees the full cost of enrolment?
No. Application, registration, deposits and other charges can apply. Parents should request the latest complete fee schedule from the school before enrolling.
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