At a glance
This is the Putrajaya campus profile of Nexus International School Malaysia, viewed through its British curriculum offer. The school opened in 2008, belongs to the Taylor's Education Group and is a member of FOBISIA, the federation of British international schools in Asia, which signals where its early and middle school teaching is rooted. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and teaches towards Cambridge IGCSE in the middle of the secondary school, the qualification most British schools use at age 16, before students continue to the IB Diploma in the final two years. With around 700 students from more than 30 nationalities and a boarding option that few schools in the area offer, Nexus reaches families well beyond its immediate Putrajaya catchment. For the wider picture of British style schools across the city, our guide to the best British schools in Kuala Lumpur sets it in context, as does the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and programmes | International primary frameworks, 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; FOBISIA member; IB authorised |
| Fee band | Premium (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus | Putrajaya, Greater Kuala Lumpur |
Curriculum and academics
For parents who want a recognisably British path through the middle years, the relevant stage at Nexus is Cambridge IGCSE, taken in Years 10 and 11. IGCSE is the international version of the English GCSE and is examined by Cambridge, giving students an externally moderated set of qualifications at 16 that universities and sixth forms worldwide recognise. Below that, the lower and middle school work through international primary and lower secondary frameworks that build literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge in a structured, British influenced way. Where Nexus differs from a classic British school is the final stage: rather than A Levels, students complete the post 16 phase on the IB Diploma, which keeps a broad, six subject programme through to 18. Families who specifically want A Levels should weigh that difference carefully, while those happy with an IGCSE to IB route will find the pathway coherent. English is the language of instruction throughout, and the school holds the Apple Distinguished School designation alongside The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Nexus Putrajaya fees
Fees at the Putrajaya campus sit firmly in the premium band for Greater Kuala Lumpur, rising by year group, with the senior school the most expensive phase. Boarding is charged separately and adds a significant amount to the annual bill. 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, budget for a registration or application fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus or boarding charges. Put the school side by side with other shortlisted options on our compare tool before you decide, so the full cost is clear.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, which starts in August. Because the school offers both day and boarding places, and because senior places are limited once IGCSE and Diploma courses are under way, families relocating to the Kuala Lumpur area should apply as early as possible. The assessment is age appropriate: a settling visit for the youngest children, and a review of previous school reports and references, together with curriculum based assessment, for those joining the secondary school. Entry into the senior years takes account of a student's prior subjects and grades. The school typically asks for full school records and may interview the family and the applicant before offering a place.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Putrajaya, the planned lakeside administrative capital around 25 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur, an area defined by wide boulevards, green space and modern public buildings rather than the high rise density of the city centre. That makes it a natural choice for families living in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and the southern Klang Valley, and the boarding provision widens the reach to families posted further afield or travelling for work. The roll is broadly international, reflecting the technology, diplomatic and corporate postings around Greater Kuala Lumpur. For families comparing a southern base against the central neighbourhoods such as Mont Kiara, and for the full landscape 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 Putrajaya fees?
Nexus Putrajaya fees sit in the premium tier for Greater Kuala Lumpur, with senior 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.
Does Nexus International School Putrajaya teach the British curriculum?
Yes. The lower school follows international primary frameworks and the secondary school teaches towards Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, before students move on to the IB Diploma in the final two years rather than A Levels.
Is Nexus International School Putrajaya a good school?
Nexus is a CIS accredited school and a FOBISIA member, founded in 2008 and 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 and the Putrajaya location.
When do Nexus International School Putrajaya 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 the Kuala Lumpur area should apply as early as possible.
Where is Nexus International School Putrajaya located?
The school is in Putrajaya, the federal administrative territory around 25 kilometres south of central Kuala Lumpur, within the Greater Kuala Lumpur area.
