Top 8 International Schools in Malaysia (Updated 2023)

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International Schools in Malaysia provide an internationally-oriented curriculum to students with a broader range of cultures and languages than most Malaysian schools.

The curriculum also caters to the different needs of individual learners, both academically and socially, which sets the foundation for a bright future ahead!

Without further ado, let’s check out some of the top international schools in Malaysia.

1. Tenby International School

Tenby Schools first opened in 1960 as a kindergarten for British expatriates in Ipoh. Since then, they have grown into one of the largest groups of private international schools in South-East Asia with six purpose-built campuses throughout Peninsular Malaysia.

Tenby are one of the few educational groups in the country to operate a dual-stream system that combines the best of local (Sekolah Sri Tenby) and international (Tenby International School) education. This unique model ensures that our campuses are diverse environments where students can embrace a variety of different perspectives and be well prepared to thrive in a globalised world.

Website: https://tenby.edu.my/

2. Erudite Academy

Erudite Academy is split and located in two sites- The primary & secondary school is one minute away from each other by foot. With the two schools at different locations, it means that they each have their own unique identity.

Erudite emphasizes on equality among students- It is their wish to establish equal values among all students irrespective of caste or community., status or background. The school strives to promote positive interpersonal relationships, where students can learn to work and respect each other.

Website: https://erudite.edu.my/

3. Maple Leaf Kingsley International School

Established in 2011, Maple Leaf Kingsley International School or fondly known as Kingsley is a homegrown International School that has garnered recognition from both Malaysian and Expatriate parents.

Kingsley believes that great education begins with great educators. Each Kingsley teacher is a role model in a variety of different aspects and it is achieved by creating endless opportunities for their educators to grow – both personally and professionally. When Maple Leaf Kingsley International School uplifts its educators, they lift up those in their care.

Website: https://www.kingsley.edu.my/

4. Eaton International School

Eaton International School, founded in 2013, aspires to be the international benchmark for “schools of the future” in the Asia Pacific.

Led by the founders who have over 25 years of educational experience and track record in developing and managing private and international schools, Eaton offers an international education that focuses on creative and personalised learning, solid academic rigour and inspiring and enjoyable learning experience.

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5. Fairview International School

Fairview International School (飞优国际学校) is Malaysia’s largest network of IB World Schools, with campuses located in Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Ipoh, Penang and Johor Bahru. The international school also has a presence in Scotland. This school is a candidate IB World School while the ones in Malaysia are all certified IB World Schools that offer quality education. Its flagship school, Fairview Kuala Lumpur is the oldest and largest IB school in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s Fairview International School is synonymous with academic excellence, integrity and lifelong opportunity. Formed in 1978, the school is one of the most affordable international schools in Malaysia that offers a comprehensive IB programme. It has been named by many world-renowned educators as one of the top 10 international schools in Malaysia, and since its inception, Fairview has nurtured thousands of children from some of Asia’s finest and influential families.

Note: IB stands for International Baccalaureate

Website: https://www.fairview.edu.my/

6. Beaconhouse Malaysia

Beaconhouse Malaysia Sdn Bhd was established in 2004 to operate schools in Malaysia.

Beaconhouse currently has 13 schools in Malaysia, all of them in or around Klang Valley. Of these, eight are pre-schools and two – Beaconhouse, Sri Lethia and Sri Murni are its primary and secondary schools offering the National syllabus. In particular, Sri Inai International was a major acquisition that put Beaconhouse on the educational landscape of Malaysia.

Built on 2.5 acres of prime property just 15 minutes from downtown Kuala Lumpur, the school has introduced an international curriculum on par with global standards of education.

Website: https://beaconhouse.edu.my/

7. R.E.A.L School

In 35 years, REAL Schools have grown from a private school in a rented bungalow to 3 large purpose-built campuses in Shah Alam, Johor Bahru and Cheras, offering both international and national school syllabi. In that time, more than 25,000 students, many of whom have secured places at top universities including Cambridge University, have graduated from REAL schools.

As one of the pioneers in character education and the allrounder model of education, REAL Schools now offer, over and above their traditional focus on excellent teaching in all academic subjects, an expanded syllabus that includes programs to teach its students “Real World Skills” and provide them with guidance and experiences, to discover themselves and the 4IR world, and find a career path that will resonate.

Website: https://realschools.edu.my/

8. Oakbridge International School

In Oakbridge International School, we offer the latest 21st-century adaptive learning accompanied by Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Learners will be enriched with knowledge and application to the real world.

Oakbridge uniquely uses STEM as an entry point to steer students towards critical thinking. STEM education challenges students to think and do beyond the ordinary to surpass limitations. This approach also equips students with relevant skills such as critical thinking, collaborative group work, digital literacy and problem solving, to allow them to emerge as competent individuals for the 21st Century.

Website: https://oakbridge.edu.my/