At a glance
IGB International School stands out in the city as a dedicated IB school. It is the only school in Malaysia authorised for the full continuum of IB programmes, the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, the Diploma Programme and the Career related Programme, which means a child can follow the same educational philosophy from the early years through to university entrance. The school opened in 2014 on a 10 acre purpose built campus developed by IGB Corporation Berhad, a publicly listed Malaysian property company. You can place it among international schools in Kuala Lumpur through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), International Baccalaureate Organization |
| Stages | Early years to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Accreditation | IB World School authorised for PYP, MYP, DP and CP |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus area | Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, Greater Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
IGBIS delivers the complete IB programme. The Primary Years Programme shapes the early and primary years around inquiry led, transdisciplinary learning. The Middle Years Programme continues that approach through the lower secondary years with a broad subject base. In the final years, students can follow the IB Diploma Programme, a rigorous and internationally recognised qualification that universities worldwide accept directly, or the Career related Programme for a more vocational route, alongside the core elements of the extended essay, theory of knowledge and creativity, activity and service. Because the school runs one continuous framework rather than switching systems at secondary level, students and teachers share a common language of learning throughout. The 10 acre campus includes an Olympic sized swimming pool, science laboratories, a 520 seat theatre, a sports hall and a FIFA certified football field with a running track. Families considering the Diploma should ask about the subjects offered at higher and standard level, the range of Diploma points in recent cohorts, and the university guidance available for applications around the world.
IGB International School (IGBIS) fees
IGBIS fees sit in the mid to upper band for the city, in line with a full continuum IB World School. As with most international schools, the headline tuition is only part of the cost, so 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. Our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur sets out the typical bands so you can see where IGBIS sits relative to other IB and curriculum schools across the city.
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Admissions
IGBIS runs an August start academic year with rolling admissions through the year subject to availability. Families apply directly to the school, and applicants may sit an assessment appropriate to their year group, with English language support assessed where relevant for students new to English. The admissions team typically asks for the last two years of school reports, a copy of the child's passport and any prior assessment data. Places in popular year groups fill early, so apply well ahead of your relocation date. Confirm the current process and any waiting list on the school website.
Location and who goes there
IGBIS is in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, in the northern part of Greater Kuala Lumpur. The campus is a short drive from the Mont Kiara, Desa ParkCity and Sierramas residential areas, which are among the most popular bases for expat families, so the commute for many households is manageable. The school draws a broad international community attracted by the IB pathway, including families who want a single, globally portable curriculum because they expect to move countries again. It is one of the main IB choices in the northern corridor of the city. For how this area compares with the rest of Kuala Lumpur, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are IGB International School (IGBIS) fees?
IGBIS tuition 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.
Is IGB International School (IGBIS) an IB school?
Yes. IGBIS is an IB World School authorised for the full IB continuum, the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, the Diploma Programme and the Career related Programme.
When do IGB International School (IGBIS) applications open?
IGBIS runs an August start academic year, with rolling admissions through the year subject to places. Apply ahead of your relocation date and confirm current availability with the admissions team.
Where is IGB International School (IGBIS) located?
IGBIS is in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh, in the northern part of Greater Kuala Lumpur, a short drive from the Mont Kiara and Desa ParkCity expat areas.
