At a glance
Sri KDU International is a purpose built through school that opened in 2011 in Kota Damansara, in the Petaling Jaya district on the north western edge of the Klang Valley. It carries pupils from the Early Years Foundation Stage to a two year A Level sixth form, all on one site. The school was the first in Malaysia to be awarded the gold level International School Quality Mark and is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia, which inspects and benchmarks British style schools across the region. You can place it within the wider market of international schools in Kuala Lumpur through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | English National Curriculum; Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11; A Level sixth form |
| Stages | Early Years to Year 13, ages 5 to 18 |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Accreditation | Gold level International School Quality Mark; FOBISIA member |
| Fee band | Mid to upper (see the Kuala Lumpur fees guide) |
| Campus | Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
Curriculum and academics
Sri KDU follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years through Key Stage 3, then Cambridge IGCSE across Years 10 and 11, followed by a two year A Level sixth form. Pupils typically sit eight to ten IGCSE subjects before specialising at A Level, and leave with qualifications that universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, North America and across Asia read directly. Teaching is in English throughout, and the school pairs its academic programme with a broad cocurricular offer in sport, the arts and leadership.
The gold rated quality mark and FOBISIA membership give the school an external benchmark that many newer Malaysian schools lack. As with any school, families should ask the admissions team for the most recent results and university destinations rather than relying on summary figures. Sri KDU is one of several established options for parents committed to the British curriculum in the Klang Valley.
Sri KDU International School fees
Sri KDU International School fees sit in the mid to upper band for the Kuala Lumpur area. Annual tuition rises through the school, with the sixth form the most expensive stage, and the published schedule runs into the higher tens of thousands of ringgit at the top year groups. We do not quote a single headline figure because the school revises fees each year; sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Kuala Lumpur. Although the school appears in roundups of more accessible options relative to the very top tier, it is not a budget school.
Beyond tuition, budget for a one off application fee, a substantial registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional charges such as the school bus and examination entry. These first year costs are meaningful and should be part of any comparison. A sibling discount has historically applied.
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Admissions
Admission runs across the academic year, which begins in the early autumn, with the Early Years, the first primary year and Year 7 the most contested entry points. Assessment ranges from informal observation for the youngest children to curriculum based checks in English and mathematics for older applicants, alongside school reports and references; sixth form entry is conditional on IGCSE grades. The school asks for previous records and may interview the family. Relocating families should register as early as a place is foreseeable. For a structured comparison against other shortlisted schools, our compare tool puts the details side by side.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Kota Damansara, part of the Petaling Jaya district that forms the north western edge of the Klang Valley around Kuala Lumpur. It draws from Mutiara Damansara, Kota Damansara, Tropicana and the wider Damansara corridor, an area dense with professional and expatriate families and well connected by road and the MRT. The purpose built site carries the sports halls, laboratories and performance spaces expected of a modern through school. For the broader picture of where families settle, return to the Kuala Lumpur city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Sri KDU International School fees?
Fees sit in the mid to upper band for the Kuala Lumpur area, rising with each year group and peaking at the sixth form. The school revises fees annually and issues the current schedule on request. Budget separately for the application fee, registration, a deposit and optional bus and examination costs.
Is Sri KDU International School a good school?
Sri KDU was the first school in Malaysia to earn the gold level International School Quality Mark and is a FOBISIA member, both signs of external scrutiny and British style standards. Whether it suits your child depends on stage, budget and location. Ask the school for current results and university destinations.
What curriculum does Sri KDU International School follow?
It follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years, with Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10 and 11 and a two year A Level sixth form, all taught in English on one through school campus.
When do Sri KDU International School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, but the Early Years, the first primary year and Year 7 fill earliest, so register as soon as a place is foreseeable. Sixth form entry depends on IGCSE results.
Where is Sri KDU International School located?
The campus is in Kota Damansara, in the Petaling Jaya district on the north western edge of the Klang Valley around Kuala Lumpur.
