Overview
School Type
Preschool, International School
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate (IB), American
Levels Offered
Early Years, Elementary, Middle, High School
Student/Teacher Ratio
Max 24 students
Boarding
No Boarding
Do you want to connect with the school? Contact School
About The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
Established in 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is the first fully accredited international school in Malaysia and is home to more than 1,500 students from over 60 countries.
ISKL is a private and nonprofit, parent-governed school accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS), and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ISKL is also accredited through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), the first IB accredited school in Malaysia.
Over the years, ISKL has built its outstanding international reputation by balancing sound tradition for academic excellence with innovative approaches to teaching and learning. We nurture young minds with the spirit to succeed, preparing them for a lifelong journey of opportunities ahead of them with determination and confidence.
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) offers programmes from Prep Reception (3 years old) to High School diploma which is either the International Baccalaureate diploma Programme IBDP, IB Diploma or Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ISKL is a technologically advanced school, and technology plays an important role in the lives of the students and teachers. At ISKL service-learning is utilized both in the classroom and in co-curricular clubs/activities.
Though Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is not a required component of all service learning experiences, it does provide an excellent foundation upon which to identify issues that have global significance, but which are dealt with (through service learning) at the local level.
In short, service learning is a natural bridge of the ESD curriculum and compliments ISKL's school wide learning results (SLRs).
With approximately 25.7 acres of land, ISKL will provide the most advanced learning environment featuring academic, arts, and athletic resources.
From world-class science labs, classrooms, art facilities, and three libraries, the school also includes flexible spaces designed to incorporate the latest in teaching and learning concepts. With extensive playing fields, an Olympic sized track, two gymnasia, and tennis courts, the new campus is adorned with superb sports facilities.
Also, the standout Aquatics Complex includes one 50-meter Olympic sized competition pool, a 25-meter daily activity pool, and a learn-to-swim pool for young learners.
The Performing Arts Center (PAC), with four distinct elements, will showcase local and regional events that serve the needs of the community well beyond that of ISKL. Included in this complex will be a purpose-built 700 seat Performance Theatre, an Atrium Amphitheatre, and plans for further completion of a Concert Recital Hall and Black Box Theatre.
The building is designed to achieve the Green Building Index (GBI) Platinum rating, will serve as a laboratory for the study and understanding of environmentally sustainable practice. The school reflects the institution's ethos and focus on care for the environment.
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) values the involvement of parents in the life of the school and as such, has intentionally created gathering spaces for parents and volunteers to meet. From a full-service Coffee Shop, to parent lounges and dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) spaces, the campus design supports ISKL’s unique and warm community.
Elementary School:
- Allegro Music
- Ballet
- Art Club
- Baseball
- Flag Football
- Playground Games
- Clowning
- Computer Club
- Construction Club
- Piranhas Swim Team
- Saturday Little League Baseball
- Saturday Little League Basketball etc
Middle School:
- MS Play
- Recording Studio
- Jazz Band
- Flute Ensemble
- Golf
- Basketball
- Water Polo
- Tennis
- Novel Knock Out
- Homework Help
- Bahasa Malaysia
- Cooking etc
High School:
- ISKL Singers/Concert Choir
- Jazz Band/Concert Band
- Tri-M Music Society
- Dance Troupe
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Basketball
- Student Council
- National Honor Society
- Thespians Society
- Earth Club etc
Areas covered:
- Bangsar
- Damansara Heights
- Bukit Tunku
- Desa Sri Hartamas
- Mont Kiara
- Taman Melawati
- Taman Hillview
- Kemensah
- Ampang Jaya
- Taman Uda Jaya
- Taman Tar
- Ampang Utama
- Ukay Heights
- Jalan Hulu Klang
- Wangsa Maju
- Setiawangsa
- Jalan Jelatek
- Bukit Ceylon
- Bukit Bintang
- Jalan Sultan Ismail
- Jalan Tun Razak
- Jalan Damai
- Jalan Aman
- Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
- KLCC
- Hampshire
- Jalan Ampang
- Ampang Hilir
- U-Thant
- Desa Pandan
- Desa Park City
- Sungai Buloh
For more inside information on The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) and team SchoolAdvisor's editorial review of the ISKL school, click here
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) Fees
Application Fee
RM 1,600
Annual Society Membership Fee
RM 20
Student Registration Fee
RM 59,000
Life Centered Education Inclusion Program (Per Annum) *only for students enrolled in LCE program
RM 44,400
Prep Reception
RM 62,500
Prep Junior
RM 82,800
Prep Senior to Grade 5
RM 102,800
Grades 6 to 8
RM 116,200
Grades 9 to 12 (without GAP)
RM 127,600
Do you want to connect with the school? Contact School
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The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) | Contact Details
Address
No. 2, Lorong Kelab Polo Di Raja,
55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Phone
03 4813 5000
Website
www.iskl.edu.my