Affordable International Schools in Malaysia

Last updated 21 July 2026

About international schools in Malaysia

Malaysia stands out in Southeast Asia for the sheer number of quality international schools available at accessible price points. Families relocating from Singapore, Hong Kong, or the Middle East are often surprised by how much further their education budget stretches here. Many affordable schools still offer Cambridge IGCSE, well-equipped campuses, and small class sizes.

Compare 145 Affordable international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 23,252), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 145 schools · avg fee MYR 23,252

Schools listed: 145
Curricula: 28
Average annual fee: MYR 23,252
Fee range: MYR -1 – 60,000
Most common curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE (114 schools)
Average school size: 654 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Seri Omega Private & International School
Oldest: Lodge International School (1953)
With boarding: 29

77 international schools in Kuala Lumpur

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St. Marian's

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 4 to 17

MYR 14,400 - 24,000

Ages 4 to 17 years

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum

Affordable International Schools in Malaysia

77 international schools in Kuala Lumpur

St. Marian's

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 4 to 17

Zenith International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 17

Brighton International School

Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 18

Seven Skies International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 4 to 16

Spectrum International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 18

21 international schools in Johor Bahru

R.E.A.L Schools - Johor Bahru

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Sri Utama International School - Johor Bahru

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Sribagan International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Mount Safa International School

Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 16

Austin Heights Private & International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 17

9 international schools in Ipoh

Westlake International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 18

City Harbour International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 2 to 18

Seri Botani International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 17

Wesley Methodist School Ipoh International

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 17

EdQuest International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 19

8 international schools in Sarawak

St. Joseph’s International School Kuching

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 13 to 18

Tunku Putra-HELP School

British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels · Ages 3 to 19

Knewton Global Schools

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 16

Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School - Petra Jaya

Cambridge IGCSE, Malaysian Curriculum · Ages 12 to 17

Woodlands International School

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum) · Ages 3 to 17

8 international schools in Penang

Assumption International Secondary School

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 19

St. Christopher's International School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 3 to 10

Straits International School Penang

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Sri KDU International School Penang

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

Pelita International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 19

4 international schools in Malacca

Planetarium International School Melaka (PISM)

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 18

JT International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 17

Malacca Expatriate School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 16

Melaka International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 18

4 international schools in Sabah

Charis International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 16

Jesselton International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 18

Imperium International Secondary School

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 12 to 18

Kinabalu International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

2 international schools in Kuantan

International Islamic School Malaysia - Kuantan

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 18

International School of Kuantan

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), American Curriculum · Ages 5 to 18

1 international school in Genting Highlands