When I first wrote my previous post on Researching International Schools in Kuala Lumpur, I never expected to get the kind of response that it did. As a result, a few parents who have sent their children to local international schools have asked me to start a new post featuring local international schools so that they might “meet” and compare notes. So here it is…
The following is a list of local international schools that I know of. Please leave me a comment if there are others that I’ve missed.
International Schools in Klang Valley
Cempaka International School (British Curriculum)
Persiaran Awana, Taman Cheras Permata 2,
43200 Cheras, Selangor
Tel: 03 9076 8400 Fax: 03 9076 3911/8194
*E-mail: registry@cempaka.edu.my
Website: http://www.cempaka.edu.my/
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Fairview International School (British Curriculum)
260 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4253 2233 Fax: 03 4253 2233
E-mail: enquiries@fairview.edu.my
Website: http://www.fairview.edu.my/
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Maz International School (British Curriculum)
1, Jalan 20/19, Paramount Garden,
46300 PJ, Selangor
Tel: 03 7874 2930 Fax: 03 7849 8688
E-mail: maz_international@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.mazinternational.edu.my/
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R.E.A.L. Schools Suria Campus, Cheras (British Curriculum)
Lot 217, Batu 13, Jalan Hulu Langat,
43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +603 9021 3601
Fax: +603 9021 4319
Email: rissuria@real.edu.my
Website: http://www.realschools.edu.my/
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R.E.A.L. Schools Cahaya Campus, Shah Alam (British Curriculum)
Lot No.5, Jalan Merah Saga U9/5,
40250 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +603 7842 3228
Fax: +603 7842 3199
Email: international@real.edu.my
Website: http://realschools.edu.my/
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Sayfol International School (British Curriculum)
261, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 8791
Fax: 03 4257 9464
E-mail: sayfolit@tm.net.my
Website: http://www.sayfol.edu.my/
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Sri Emas International School (British Curriculum)
Lot 1214, Seksyen 40, Batu 10, Lebuhraya Persekutuan, Off Jalan SS7/2,
47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel : 6019-336 3747
Email : enquiry@sriemas.edu.my
Website: http://sriemas.edu.my/
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Sri Garden (British Curriculum)
No 9 Jalan 1/75C, Off Jalan Pria Taman Maluri,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel : 603-9286 2668
Fax : 603-9284 5199
Email : admissions@srigarden.edu.my
Website: http://www.srigarden.edu.my
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Sri Kuala Lumpur International School (British Curriculum)
No. 1, Jalan SS 15/7A,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Tel : 603-56343491 / 56343493
Fax : 603-56343489
Email : enquirypri@srikl.edu.my / enquirysec@srikl.edu.my
Website: http://www.srikl.edu.my/
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Sri Nobel (British Curriculum)
Lot No.s 2A & 2B, Jalan SS5D/6,
47300 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel : 603-78806325
Fax : 603-78803325
Email : enquiry_primary@srinobel.edu.my / enquiry_secondary@srinobel.edu.my
Website: http://srinobel.edu.my/
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Sri Utama International School KL (British Curriculum)
Lot 27, Jalan Usahawan 5,
Kawasan Perindustrian Ringan Setapak,
53200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4021 2490 Fax: 03 4021 2553
E-mail: info@sriutama.com
Website: http://www.sriutama.com/
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Tanarata International School (British Curriculum)
Planters Grounds,
3 1/2 Miles Kajang-Serdang Road,
43000 Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-8737 7366
Fax: +603-8734 3848
Email: info@tanarata.net or admin@tanarata.net
Website: http://www.tanarata.net/
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Tenby Schools – Setia Eco Park (IPC – British Curriculum)
No. 1, Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T,
Seksyen U13,
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Tel: 03-3342 1535
Fax: 03-3344 2292
Email: ecopark@tenby.edu.my
Website: http://www.tenby.edu.my/v2/setiaecopark/aboutus
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After the recent news that Science and Math subjects will now be taught in Malay, many parents are turning to international schools as an option for educating their children to avoid this. The purpose of beginning this post is because there is a concern that many local schools are jumping onto the “international curriculum” band-wagon in hopes of cashing in on the influx of local students. Hopefully, with an open exchange of views and opinions between parents who have children attending these schools, we can identify which are the better schools.
As with the implementation of all new programs, there will always be teething issues, so let us keep this in mind as we leave our comments and thoughts about the current programs in existence. Please be fair with your comments. I reserve the right to remove comments that are hateful and downright nasty.
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B10Parent and Momster. I would like to share some of my thoughts on your concerns. My kids are in international school (Year 4 and 6 respectively). I am generally happy with their learning experience, with the exception of Mandarin. I am extremely disappointed with their command of Mandarin language, even though they have been learning it in their school since Year 1. However, I also know of a lot of parents with kids in Chinese schools, who complaint to me about the amount of homework the kids have, how bad their command of English have become, how strict the teachers are and how traumatized and unhappy their kids are.
I have often wondered how one could have the best of both worlds. If I could do it all over again, I would send my kids to Chinese school for three or four years, mainly to enable them build a stronger foundation of Mandarin and to instill strong sense of discipline. Coming from Chinese school background myself, I did appreciate how we were drilled to be hardworking and diligent from young. I would then move my kids to an International School (they would most likely “jump” a year though (since most International schools base admission year according to the child’s birthdate. Based on that method, most kids from local school would skip a year of schooling, when they switch to international school – i.e. from Chinese school std 3, he will then move on to Yr5 of international school).
My rationale for the switch after Std 3 or 4 is, I feel that by then, the child would have built a decent foundation in Mandarin, but not getting too used to the passive & authoritative learning environment yet (well, I don’t really know how to desc. it, but I think you know what I mean). Also, it is easier for the child to adapt to the new learning environment, make friends and catch up on his command of English, at a younger age (as opposed to let’s say 13 years old).
Well, it is too late for me now. Just have to make do with what I’ve got. At least I can still sometime force them to speak Mandarin with me. Good luck to you guys.
Thanks Mo. It’s always good to hear from the actual experience of parents. I agree with your rationale. On the one hand we want to instill good discipline and diligence in our kids, on the other hand we don’t want to turn them into passive learning machines. We were initially thinking of chinese primary and international secondary, but perhaps you’re right. 3 years of solid mandarin education should suffice. I’m definitely taking my boy out of Reception this year, question is whether I should keep him there till end of the year, or take him out after the first semester ends. Since he will now only be entering primary one at 7 (SJKC), I guess he can spend more time playing now rather than sitting in the classroom.