Kuala Lumpur - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
ISKL is a great school. Good teachers and lots of programs. - May 2022
Several options. ISKL is the main school used by Embassy personnel and it's phenomenal. If I could stay and keep my kids here for 12 years I would. It's truly the most amazing school I've ever seen. - Aug 2018
My three children all attend the International School of Kuala Lumpur (I have a child in each division). We LOVE this school. It is our all-time favorite international school to date. Amazing opportunities at ISKL in every division. ISKL truly is an international school, there is not one dominant culture. They do a great job of facilitating a feeling of inclusion and kindness. It does not matter how much money you have, or where you come from, all are accepted by their peers. My kids all had friends shortly after arriving. I have been very fortunate to work at the school the last two years. I have immensely enjoyed working with such professional and caring teachers. - Apr 2017
We absolutely love the International School of Kuala Lumpur. https://www.iskl.edu.my/ My child had been in one school from age 3 until the end of Grade 5 before moving here, and they made her feel so welcome. She absolutely loves it and I know she won't want to leave when the time comes for us to transfer. The teachers are wonderful and often email with the children as they complete homework. They offer to work with students outside of classes on any material that is particularly challenging. There are lots of opportunities for arts, athletics, and after school activities in addition to having a robust academic program. - Apr 2017
There are several very reputable international schools in KL. The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has an American curriculum. There are also British, Australian, and French schools and several smaller private schools. We home schooled during our time here, primarily because of the commute between KLCC and ISKL's primary school campus in Melawati (nearly an hour each way), but ISKL is building a new campus in KLCC that, when it is finished (currently scheduled for 2017/2018), will mean there is a top tier international school very close to the city center. Most people that I know with children in the international schools here are quite happy with them. - May 2016
Know there was an American school attended by Embassy kids which was well liked. - Feb 2015
Lots of international schools fitting all price ranges. The teachers are very well trained professionals. - Aug 2013
I have three children attending the International School of Kuala Lumpur. They have two campuses. The K-5 is located in Maliwati which is approximately 10 miles from the Petronas Towers or the Ampang campus 5-HS which is approximately 4-6 miles from the Petronas Towers. Tuition is a factor if it's coming from your pocket. If you add uniforms, extra curricular activities, food, etc., it's quite costly. Curriculum is U.S. based. Less than 1/5 of the students are from the United States. - Aug 2011
All embassy children (minus one family at Port Klang) go to ISKL.vWe have kids at both campuses and are pleased. - May 2009
There are a few. Ours go to the International School of Kuala Lumpur. We and our children are happy with the school. Spanish is the second language taught and the student population is diverse. - Jul 2008
ISKL is a good school. The elementary school was fantastic but a bit of a commute. The middle school has many issues. Children are not allowed to stay and watch sporting events of their peers for example. There is absolutely no staying after school unless enrolled in an activity. The Middle School children are treated like infants. - May 2008
