Overview
School Type
Preschool, International School
Curriculum
British, Cambridge IGCSE
Levels Offered
Kindergarten, A-levels
Student/Teacher Ratio
25:1
Boarding
Not Available
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About Melaka International School
Melaka International School (MIS) provides a Cambridge-based education from Kindergarten through secondary school, with the school's published materials also including an A-Level pathway. The school emphasises interactive and self-directed learning, hands-on experiences, critical thinking and preparation for university and life beyond school.
MIS describes its approach as 21st-century learning, while its current leadership is placing greater emphasis on holistic education, life skills, critical thinking, innovation, character development and student wellbeing.
The school also has an international community, with older official materials noting students and faculty from more than 15 countries.
Kindergarten
Age 4–5
MIS Kindergarten places strong emphasis on learning through play and interaction, with particular attention to language and number literacy.
Learning is supported through:
- Hands-on activities
- Discovery learning
- Field trips
- Music
- Play
- Drama
- Practical experiences
The school's recent materials also describe a thematic Early Years programme covering social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, numeracy, understanding the world, physical development and creative development.
Primary School
Years 1–6 | Approximately ages 6–12
MIS Primary provides an interactive Cambridge-based curriculum designed to give students strong academic foundations while encouraging self-directed learning.
The programme incorporates:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Perspectives
- Languages
- ICT
- Arts
- Physical Education
- Humanities
MIS also incorporates project-based and cross-curricular learning. For example, its Global Perspectives programme has been used to develop teamwork, presentations, research and awareness of inclusiveness.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Students can undertake Cambridge Primary Checkpoint assessment at the end of Primary, with the school specifically identifying Year 6 as an assessment point.
Secondary School
Years 7–11 | Approximately ages 12–17
The Secondary programme follows the Cambridge IGCSE / O-Level pathway, with students sitting their examinations at the end of Year 11.
The school describes the Secondary curriculum as comprehensive and rigorous, while also incorporating practical knowledge, career guidance and counselling.
Core Subjects
The published curriculum identifies:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
Students then select additional subjects according to their interests and future plans.
IGCSE Options
Published subject areas include:
- Business Studies
- Economics
- English Literature
- Additional Mathematics
- Geography
- History
- ICT / Computing
- Languages
- Other Cambridge elective subjects.
The school describes the IGCSE programme as offering flexibility for students to select subjects based on their strengths and interests.
Facilities
MIS has a range of academic, creative, sporting and student facilities.
Academic Facilities
- Science laboratories
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- ICT laboratory
- Library
- Geography room
- History room
- Examination room
Arts & Creative Facilities
- Art & Design room
- Music room
- Dance studio
- Auditorium
Sports & Recreation
- Gymnasium
- Multi-purpose hall
- Swimming activities
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Track & field
- Roller skating/blading
Learning Support: Inclusive education promoted
SEN Support: Available/subject to assessment; specific provision should be confirmed directly with MIS.
Melaka International School Fees
Application Fee
Kindergarten: RM600
Year 1 - 12: RM800
*non-refundable
Registration Fee
Kindergarten: RM1,500
Year 1 - 12: RM4,000
*non-refundable
Miscellaneous Fee (per year)
Kindergarten: RM1,200
Year 1 - 12: RM1,200
*non-refundable
Insurance (per year)
RM10
*Non-refundable
Payment upon Registration
Kindergarten: RM9,248
Year 1 - 3: RM13,464
Year 4 - 6: RM14,938
Year 7 - 8: RM15,650
Year 9 - 10: RM19,772
Year 11/ O' Level: RM23,210
Year 12 - 13: RM27,130
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Melaka International School | Contact Details
Address
Melaka International School Lot 363, Jalan Siantan, Taman Siatan Kampung Lapan, 75200 Melaka
Phone
606336878145
info@mis.edu.my
Website
http://www.mis.edu.my