At a glance
Mont'Kiara International School opened in 1994 and graduated its first senior class in 2001, and the secondary school is where that long pathway comes to a head. It gathers students from Grade 6 to Grade 12, taking them through the middle years and into the two year IB Diploma, on the same Mont Kiara campus that houses the primary and early years. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and authorised by the International Baccalaureate for the full continuum, so the secondary years combine an American style school day and transcript with the structure of the IB. That makes the upper school a natural fit for families who want a recognisable North American framework but value the breadth and university currency of the IB Diploma. Our hub on international schools in Kuala Lumpur sets MKIS alongside its peers.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and programmes | IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma, built on North American standards |
| Stages | Grade 6 to Grade 12 (ages 11 to 18) |
| Founded | 1994 (the school as a whole; first graduates 2001) |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges accredited; IB authorised across the continuum |
| Fee band | Premium (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus | Mont Kiara, Segambut, Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
The secondary school runs the IB Middle Years Programme from Grade 6 to Grade 10, a framework that keeps subjects connected and asks students to apply learning to real contexts, before the two year IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. The Diploma requires students to study across six subject groups, complete the theory of knowledge course, write the extended essay and take part in creativity, activity and service, which together build the independent study habits universities look for. Because the school also works to North American standards, graduates leave with an American style high school transcript alongside the IB Diploma, keeping both United States and international university routes open. English is the language of instruction, with English as an additional language support where needed and a range of world languages. Strong sport, arts and service programmes round out the upper school, in line with the breadth the IB asks for.
MKIS Secondary fees
MKIS Secondary fees sit firmly in the premium band for the city, with the IB Diploma years priced at the top of the school's schedule, reflecting the smaller classes and examination costs of the senior phase. We do not publish a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year; the admissions office issues the current schedule on request, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur. Beyond tuition, plan for an application or assessment fee, a refundable deposit, a one time capital levy, examination entry charges in the Diploma years and optional school bus charges. Model these line items with our fee calculator before you commit, because the senior school carries the heaviest first year costs.
Want to know what a place really costs?
Use our fee calculator to estimate tuition plus the registration, deposit, capital levy and examination extras across the secondary years. Free and independent.
Admissions
Admission to the secondary school runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in August, with applications assessed as places come available. The start of secondary and entry into the Diploma years are the busiest points, and places in the senior school can be limited because students rarely leave mid Diploma, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should apply early. Assessment for the upper grades involves a review of previous school reports and references along with curriculum based assessment, and entry into the Diploma is shaped by a student's prior subjects and grades, since the IB demands a spread across subject groups. The school asks for full school records and may meet the family before confirming a place.
Location and who goes there
The secondary school shares the main MKIS campus in Mont Kiara, in the Segambut area of Kuala Lumpur, one of the most international neighbourhoods in the city and home to a dense cluster of expatriate housing, malls and amenities. That setting suits older students, who can reach the campus easily and move around a well served neighbourhood, and it suits the working parents who chose Mont Kiara for its short commutes. The community is genuinely diverse, with North American, European, Korean, Japanese and Malaysian families well represented, reflecting the corporate and diplomatic postings that bring people to the city. For the wider picture of where relocating families settle and how the school neighbourhoods compare, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
Reviews
No verified reviews yet. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish parent reviews only once they are verified. If your child attends or has attended MKIS Secondary, you can submit a review to help other relocating families. We never display a star rating without real, checked reviews behind it.
Frequently asked questions
How much are MKIS Secondary fees?
MKIS Secondary fees sit in the premium tier for Kuala Lumpur, with the IB Diploma years priced at the top of the school's schedule. The school revises fees each year and issues the current schedule on request. Budget separately for an application fee, a refundable deposit, a capital levy and optional bus charges.
Is MKIS Secondary a good school?
Mont'Kiara International School is a well established IB World School founded in 1994, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and authorised for the full IB continuum. Whether the secondary school suits your child depends on stage, budget and your view of the IB Diploma.
What curriculum does MKIS Secondary follow?
The secondary school teaches the IB Middle Years Programme from Grade 6 to Grade 10 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, built on North American standards and producing an American style transcript alongside the IB Diploma.
When do MKIS Secondary applications open?
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the August to June academic year. Places at the start of secondary and into the Diploma years can be limited, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should apply early.
Where is MKIS Secondary located?
The secondary school shares the Mont'Kiara International School campus in Mont Kiara, in the Segambut area of Kuala Lumpur, one of the most international neighbourhoods in the city.
