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The standard of education in Malaysia is high and expats will have a wide selection of international schools in Kuala Lumpur to choose from. These schools cater to various nationalities and offer curricula from a number of countries around the world, with the British education system being most commonly offered. A number of schools also offer the International Baccalaureate programme, while some schools teach the Australian, American, German and French curricula.
Below is a list of recommended international schools in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas.
International schools in Kuala Lumpur
Australian International School Malaysia
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Australian
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aism.edu.my
British International School of Kuala Lumpur
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.bskl.org.my
Deutsche Schule Kuala Lumpur
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.dskl.edu.my
GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.metropark.gems.edu.my
International School of Kuala Lumpur
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.iskl.edu.my
Lycée Français de Kuala Lumpur
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lfkl.edu.my
Mont’Kiara International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.mkis.edu.my
Oasis International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ois.edu.my
Rocklin International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.rocklinschool.edu.my
Sunway International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Canadian (Ontario)
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: sis.sunway.edu.my
Further reading
►Learn more about the Malaysian education system in Education and Schools in Malaysia
►Read up on the different Areas and Suburbs in Kuala Lumpur
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