Learning continuity
Consider calendar, subjects, qualifications and language support in light of the next move or university.
THE FAMILY EDIT / MALAYSIA
Malaysia’s international schools,
chosen around family life.
Give your child a learning environment that fits, and your family a daily life with a manageable commute and budget. Compare six international schools in Malaysia and plan the school, home and costs together.
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YOUR LIFE / BONA TRUST
Learning for your child. Breathing room for your family.
Help your child learn in an environment that fits, while planning an everyday family life with a manageable commute and budget. We propose school and housing options around your educational priorities, budget, commute and moving date, then work through costs and the steps towards visits, admission and relocation. Schools confirm admissions, places and fees; authorities confirm residence permissions.
01 / START WITH YOUR FAMILY
Start with priorities, then school names.
The everyday commute
Compare morning routes, bus coverage and sibling campuses alongside the family timetable.
A sustainable budget
Separate first-year and recurring costs, then allow for revisions, currency, housing and insurance.
02 / SIX STARTING POINTS
Find your starting points.
FAMILY FIELD NOTES
Six representative examples checked against official information. This is not a complete directory, ranking or partner-school list. Curriculum varies by stage.
Showing 6 schools
01
Ampang Hilir / Kuala Lumpur
ISKL
The International School of Kuala Lumpur
US-based pathway with IB and AP options in High School. Check the programme by stage.
2026–2027 fees published. Separate application, entry and bus costs from tuition.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this school02
Primary: KL / Secondary: Seri Kembangan
Alice Smith
The Alice Smith School
British curriculum. Primary and Secondary are on different campuses; check sibling commutes separately.
2026–2027 fees published. Check annual/term amounts, deposit and SST treatment.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this school03
Mont Kiara / Kuala Lumpur
GIS
Garden International School
British curriculum. Confirm the actual campus and commute for Early Years and later stages.
2026–2027 fees published. Allow for uniform, transport, meals and exam costs.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this school04
Mont Kiara / Kuala Lumpur
M’KIS
Mont’Kiara International School
Check IB PYP, MYP and Diploma provision, plus stage-specific English support.
2026–2027 fees use two semesters per year. Check EAL, admission charges and tax separately.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this school05
The Mines / Seri Kembangan
AISM
Australian International School Malaysia
Australian curriculum. Check transfer timing and graduation pathway against its calendar-year schedule.
2026 fees published. Usually four terms; Year 12 follows a different term structure.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this school06
Putrajaya
Nexus
Nexus International School Malaysia
Stage-specific pathway through primary, IGCSE and IB Diploma. IB does not mean one identical programme at every stage.
Use the official fee page for the relevant year and stage. Compare day-school and boarding costs separately.
Official fees and conditions ↗Start with this schoolNo listed school matches these filters. Reset a filter to broaden your options.
Comparison notes
Comparison-note selections stay on your device and are not sent with enquiries or analytics. For multi-campus schools, verify area and stage for the relevant campus.
03 / READ THE WHOLE INVOICE
Tuition is one
part of the budget.
The first year includes entry costs. Compare annual figures only after aligning stage, year, tax and inclusions.
Reading official fee schedules
- ISKL · Prep Senior–Grade 5
- RM 115,600 2026–2027 / annual tuition, before SST
- Alice Smith · Year 1–2
- RM 89,070 2026–2027 / annual tuition, before SST
These stages are not equivalent and this is not a price ranking. Both have additional entry costs. Confirm applicable 6% SST and exemptions with the school invoice. Sources are the official fee links above.
TUITION + ENTRY + EVERYDAY COSTS + RESERVE
04 / YOUR VISIT CHECKLIST
Three questions to take on a visit.
Learning and support
Classroom approach, English-support hours and fees, learning support, placement and next-stage pathways.
Family logistics
Morning transport, bus stops, return after activities, sibling campuses and nearby housing.
Application and residence
Places, documents, assessments, entry date, refund/withdrawal terms and student/guardian immigration status.
05 / A FAMILY MOVE, IN ORDER
Connect the school
to the life around it.
Confirm the requirements and responsible contacts for admission, residence, housing and insurance before coordinating contracts and travel.
- 01
School entry
Confirm places, placement, English support and entry date with the school.
- 02
Student & guardian residence ↗
Check school procedures and each family member’s residence status separately.
- 03
Home & commute
Check the actual morning route, transport, tenancy and exit terms.
- 04
Family medical cover ↗
Check what school insurance covers and what the family still needs.
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A plan that fits
your family.
We propose school and housing options, costs and a moving schedule around your family. Compare the options with us and plan visits, admission preparation and next arrangements. Schools decide admissions and availability; our scope and fees are confirmed before engagement.
Schools & housing consultationQUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Questions before your next step.
01What costs sit outside tuition?
Check application, admission, deposit, tax, English support, exams, devices, uniform, meals, transport and trips. Inclusions differ; deposit refunds and withdrawal notice matter.
02Can a child apply while still learning English?
English assessments, available support, charges and capacity vary by school and stage. Discuss learning needs directly with the school before applying.
03How should I compare British, American and IB pathways?
Consider the next move and university plans alongside subjects, assessment, qualifications and calendar. IB describes programmes; confirm the stage offered.
04Is mid-year entry possible?
It depends on places, stage, programme and support. Check subject continuity in exam years and obtain school confirmation before finalising housing or travel.
05Should I choose the school or home first?
Start with school options and entry conditions, then narrow housing using morning routes, transport and sibling campuses. Map distance alone can mislead.
06Are admission or available places guaranteed?
No. These are verified representative examples, not rankings or a partner-school list. Schools and authorities decide admission, placement and immigration matters.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Schools & housing consultation
Start with area, stage and timing. Do not enter a child’s name, date of birth, school reports or health information.
What your consultation helps you decide
- Tell us the life you want to buildWe discuss your goals, circumstances, budget and timing to understand what matters to you.
- Receive options and a tailored proposalWe propose options with reasons for recommending them, and explain scope, fees, schedule and contracting parties so you can compare and decide.
- Move from your decision to next stepsWe refine the options with you and turn your chosen plan into arrangements and next steps, confirming scope and fees before you engage us.
BONA TRUST / COORDINATION
The role of Bona Trust
Bona Trust helps organise family priorities, timing and information about schools, residence and daily life. Admissions, places, fees and student or guardian permissions must be confirmed with schools and authorities. Scope, fees and contracting parties are confirmed individually.