At a glance
Nexus International School Malaysia opened in 2008 and has grown into a sizeable through school of around 700 students drawn from more than 30 nationalities, set on a purpose built campus in Putrajaya, the federal administrative territory just south of the capital. It is part of the Taylor's Education Group, is accredited by the Council of International Schools and is an authorised IB World School, and it is a member of FOBISIA, the federation of British international schools in Asia. Unusually for the area, Nexus offers boarding alongside its day places, which broadens its reach beyond the immediate Putrajaya and Greater Kuala Lumpur catchment. The school positions itself firmly in the IB camp at the top end, finishing students on the IB Diploma rather than A Levels, which is the detail that most distinguishes it from the city's British schools. Our hub on IB schools in Kuala Lumpur sets Nexus alongside its peers, and the wider Kuala Lumpur city hub places it in context.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and programmes | International Early Years and Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18); boarding available |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools accredited; IB authorised; FOBISIA member |
| Fee band | Premium (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus | Putrajaya, Greater Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
The academic pathway at Nexus moves through several frameworks. The early years follow the International Early Years Curriculum and the primary school uses the International Primary Curriculum, both built around thematic, skills led learning. The secondary school runs a middle years programme in Years 7 to 9, then Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, before students complete the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. That structure pairs the breadth of the international primary curriculum and the recognised rigour of IGCSE with an IB finish, so school leavers carry the Diploma rather than A Levels to university. The school holds the Apple Distinguished School designation and offers The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, signalling a strong line in technology and in the wider co curriculum that the IB asks for. English is the language of instruction throughout, with support for additional language learners. Families weighing the IB route should read our guide to the best IB schools in Kuala Lumpur for the wider field.
Nexus International School Malaysia fees
Nexus fees sit firmly in the premium band for Greater Kuala Lumpur, with annual tuition rising by year group and the IB Diploma years priced at the top of the schedule. Boarding, where chosen, is charged on top of tuition and adds a substantial sum. 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 a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus or boarding charges. These first year costs are standard across premium schools in the area and are worth modelling before you commit a place.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in August, with applications assessed as places come available. Both day and boarding places are limited, and the Diploma years in particular fill early because students rarely move mid course, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should apply as early as possible. Assessment is age appropriate: observation and a taster for the youngest children, and a review of previous school reports and references, along with curriculum based assessment, for older applicants. Entry into the IB Diploma is shaped by a student's prior subjects and grades, since the Diploma requires study across subject groups. The school asks for school records and may interview the family and the applicant before confirming a place.
Location and who goes there
Nexus sits in Putrajaya, the planned lakeside city that serves as Malaysia's federal administrative capital, around 25 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur and well connected to the wider Klang Valley. The setting is green and spacious, very different from the dense Mont Kiara cluster, and it suits families based in Cyberjaya, Putrajaya itself and the southern suburbs, as well as those drawn by the boarding option. The community is international, reflecting the diplomatic, technology and corporate postings across Greater Kuala Lumpur, with a broad spread of nationalities on roll. For families weighing a Putrajaya base against the more central neighbourhoods, and for the full picture of where relocating families settle, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Nexus International School Malaysia fees?
Nexus International School Malaysia fees sit in the premium tier for Greater Kuala Lumpur, with the IB Diploma years priced at the top of the schedule and boarding charged separately. The school revises fees each year and issues the current schedule on request. Budget separately for registration, a deposit and optional bus or boarding charges.
Is Nexus International School Malaysia a good school?
Nexus is a CIS accredited IB World School founded in 2008, part of the Taylor's Education Group, with around 700 students from more than 30 nationalities. Whether it suits your child depends on stage, budget, the Putrajaya location and your view of the IB Diploma.
What curriculum does Nexus International School Malaysia follow?
Nexus teaches the International Early Years and Primary Curriculum in the lower school, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13, so older students finish on the IB rather than A Levels.
When do Nexus International School Malaysia applications open?
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the August to June academic year. Day and boarding places are limited, so families relocating to Kuala Lumpur should apply as early as possible.
Where is Nexus International School Malaysia located?
Nexus is in Putrajaya, the federal administrative territory just south of Kuala Lumpur, on a purpose built campus within the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.
