Sunway International School

Kuala Lumpur

Sunway International School

Sunway International School Kuala Lumpur moved to its new campus in 2023 and is famous for its beautiful campus. Located in Sunway City, an area developed by the Sunway Group, students can enjoy Sunway Pyramid, a large and popular mall, and Sunway Lagoon water park right next door.

Deepen Learning Through Various Programs

Sunway International School’s diverse program offerings are one of its attractions. There are two campuses in Kuala Lumpur and Johor. Each campus has slightly different course offerings, but this page mainly introduces the Kuala Lumpur campus. As the only international school in Malaysia, it offers three curricula: Ontario (Canada) Curriculum, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and Cambridge (IGCSE) International Programme.

Ontario Curriculum (Ontario Program)

The Ontario Curriculum has three levels: Primary (ages 6-11), Middle (ages 11-14), and Senior (ages 14-17).

Key Features (Primary)

Through hands-on and experiential learning activities, emphasis is placed on strengthening literacy, numeracy, inquiry skills, and growth mindset that form the foundation of academics.

Key Features (Middle)

Balancing academic rigor with creative interests, aimed at smooth transition from elementary to higher education based on literacy, numeracy, and learning skills development. Learning assessment includes observation, conversation, and all outcomes, with attractive support through continuous feedback to help students progress toward their learning goals.

Key Features (Senior)

Developing decision-making abilities through exploration of areas of interest. In specialized subjects, students learn deeper concepts and develop analysis, synthesis, communication, and research skills, with the main goal of preparing for university admission. As student support, teachers help students choose appropriate subjects based on their interests, strengths, and future academic and career goals.

Cambridge (IGCSE) International Programme

This is a globally recognized educational program designed for students to learn from a global perspective while building a foundation for university and career.

Primary School

Years 1-4: Student progress is measured through continuous assessment based on knowledge, understanding, and skills. Assessment includes not only exams but also projects and outcomes from class.

Years 5-6: 70% coursework assessment and 30% exam assessment combined. Year 6 includes important Checkpoint exams in English, Math, and Science.

Secondary School

Years 7-9: 70% exam assessment, 30% coursework assessment, comprehensively measuring students’ knowledge and understanding.

Years 10-11: Assessment is 100% exam-based, conducted in the internationally recognized IGCSE format, focusing on specialized content for each subject chosen by students.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP)

IBDP is a balanced program aimed at preparing for university and professional studies worldwide, based on over 50 years of educational research and achievement, aimed at developing students with international perspectives. The core includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service.

Gallery

New Campus in Sunway City (Kuala Lumpur Campus)

Promotional Video

Location Information

About 25km from KL center, approximately 35 minutes by car. Sunway City has many enjoyable spots and is a very compact city.

Basic Information

Address	PT 1379, Jalan Subang 1, Usj 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Phone	+603-6209 6888
Website	Visit Website
Age Range	Kindergarten (Ages 3-5) Primary School Year 1-6 (Ages 5-11) Secondary-High School Year 7-13 (Ages 11-18)
Class Size	Kindergarten: Approximately 20 students Primary: Approximately 23 students Secondary/High School: Approximately 26 students
Teacher Nationalities	Approximately 80% British
School Hours	Nursery: Mon-Thu 8:20-1:30, Fri 8:20-12:30 Reception: Mon-Thu 8:10-1:40, Fri 8:10-12:40 Year 1-Year 3: Mon-Thu 7:40-2:10, Fri 7:40-1:10 Year 4-Year 6: Mon-Thu 7:40-2:20, Fri 7:40-1:10 Year 7-Year 13: Mon-Thu 7:40-2:20, Fri 7:40-12:40 Extra-curricular Activities: Mon-Thu 2:30-4:30, Fri 1:20-2:20
Academic Year	3 terms (Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun)
Curriculum	British, IGCSE, EAL available
Admission Requirements	School transcripts, English, Math, IQ test
Fee Discounts	Sibling Discount: (Registration Fee) 2nd child: 30%, 3rd child: 50%, 4th child onwards: 75% (Tuition) 3rd child onwards: 5% Lump Sum Payment: 3% discount on 2nd and 3rd term tuition for full year payment
Second Languages	Malay, Chinese, Spanish, French
Boarding	Available
Fee Details	2024/2025

Tuition Fees

*Exchange rate: RM1 = JPY35

Year Level	Tuition (per term)	Tuition (annual = 3 terms)
Toddler	RM16,470 (576,450 JPY)	RM49,410 (1,729,350 JPY)
Nursery	RM19,580 (685,300 JPY)	RM58,740 (2,055,900 JPY)
Year 1	RM25,870 (905,450 JPY)	RM77,610 (2,716,350 JPY)
Year 2	RM26,650 (932,750 JPY)	RM79,950 (2,798,250 JPY)
Year 3, 4	RM29,570 (1,034,950 JPY)	RM88,710 (3,104,850 JPY)
Year 5, 6	RM30,920 (1,082,200 JPY)	RM92,760 (3,246,600 JPY)
Year 7, 8	RM33,990 (1,189,650 JPY)	RM101,970 (3,568,950 JPY)
Year 9	RM35,600 (1,246,000 JPY)	RM106,800 (3,738,000 JPY)
Year 10, 11	RM36,410 (1,274,350 JPY)	RM109,230 (3,823,050 JPY)
Year 12, 13	RM36,930 (1,292,550 JPY)	RM110,790 (3,877,650 JPY)