At a glance
IGB International School Primary is the junior part of IGBIS, the only school in Malaysia authorised for the full IB continuum. The primary phase teaches the IB Primary Years Programme to children from the early years to the end of primary, and because it is part of an all through IB school, children who start here can continue within the same framework through the Middle Years Programme to the Diploma without changing systems. The school opened in 2014 on a purpose built campus in the north of the city. You can place it among international schools in Kuala Lumpur through our city hub, and read the full school profile of IGB International School for the secondary years.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years Programme (no public exams at primary level) |
| Stages | Early years to the end of primary (ages 3 to 11) |
| Founded | IGBIS founded 2014 |
| Accreditation | IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus area | Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, Greater Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
The primary phase follows the IB Primary Years Programme, which organises learning around units of inquiry that cut across subjects rather than teaching each subject in isolation. The approach builds curiosity, research skills and independence from an early age, while still covering literacy, numeracy, science, the arts and physical education. Because it leads directly into the Middle Years Programme within the same school, the transition to secondary is seamless, and children stay within one consistent educational philosophy as they grow. For children who arrive partway through the year from other systems, the school provides English language support so that pupils new to English can take part fully. The wider IGBIS campus offers strong facilities for younger children, including specialist spaces for sport, music and the arts. Parents should ask about class sizes, the structure of the school day, and how the inquiry approach is reported to families, particularly if their child has previously studied a more traditional curriculum and is new to the IB way of working.
IGB International School Primary fees
IGB International School Primary fees sit in the mid to upper band for the city. The headline tuition is only part of the cost of a place, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should budget also for a registration fee, a refundable deposit, a capital or facilities levy and optional bus and meals. Fees change annually and rise with year group, so confirm the current figure for your child's stage directly with the school. To estimate the full cost of a primary place and compare it against other options, use our fee calculator, and read the Kuala Lumpur fees guide for context on the local bands.
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Admissions
IGBIS runs an August start academic year with rolling admissions through the year subject to availability. Families apply to the primary phase directly to the school, and younger children are usually invited for a settling in visit or informal assessment rather than a formal entrance test. The admissions team typically asks for recent school reports, a copy of the child's passport and any prior assessment data. Places in popular early year groups fill ahead of the start of the school year, so apply early. Confirm the current process and any waiting list on the school website.
Location and who goes there
The primary phase is on the IGBIS campus in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, in the northern part of Greater Kuala Lumpur. The campus is within a short drive of the Mont Kiara, Desa ParkCity and Sierramas residential areas, which are popular with expat families, making the daily school run manageable for many households. The primary phase draws an international community attracted by the IB approach from the early years, including families who expect to relocate again and value a globally portable curriculum. It is one of the main early years IB options in the northern part of the city. For how this area compares with the rest of Kuala Lumpur, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are IGB International School Primary fees?
Primary tuition at IGBIS sits in the mid to upper band for Kuala Lumpur international schools. Budget for registration, a refundable deposit, a capital or facilities charge and optional bus on top of tuition billed per term.
What curriculum does IGB International School Primary follow?
The primary phase follows the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led framework for the early and primary years that leads into the Middle Years Programme at secondary level.
Is IGB International School Primary a good school?
IGBIS is an authorised IB World School and its primary phase teaches the IB Primary Years Programme. As an independent guide we do not rank schools; we publish facts and invite verified parent reviews.
Where is IGB International School Primary located?
The primary phase shares the IGBIS campus in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, in the northern part of Greater Kuala Lumpur.
