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Wed, 24 June 2026

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Asia Pacific International School Kuala Lumpur

A 1,800-pupil British-curriculum school running Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSEs alongside SPM, with 2024 IGCSE results of 63% A*–A and 95% A*–C.

Asia Pacific International School Kuala Lumpur campus
Asia Pacific International School Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
MYR 18k–58k
Ages
2 to 16
Pupils
Est. 1,800
Founded
2012

Operating within Kuala Lumpur's competitive international education market, Asia Pacific International School follows the British curriculum pathway. This positions it among numerous international schools serving expatriate and local families seeking English-medium education with UK qualifications. The school operates in a city where international education options range from well-established institutions with decades of history to newer schools building their reputation.

The limited public visibility of Asia Pacific International School contrasts with Kuala Lumpur's major international schools, which typically maintain extensive online presence and transparent communication about their programs, facilities, and achievements. Without clear information about student numbers, fee structure, facilities, or academic outcomes, prospective families would need to contact the school directly to understand its educational approach and community culture.

Strengths

  • British curriculum pathway provides clear progression to IGCSE and A-Level qualifications
  • Located in Kuala Lumpur with access to Malaysia's international education hub
  • Serves families seeking UK-based educational standards

Considerations

  • Limited public information makes comparison with other schools difficult
  • Unclear details about facilities, student outcomes, and fee structure
  • Lower public profile compared to established Kuala Lumpur international schools
  • Would require direct contact to understand school culture and programs

Academics

IGCSE (2024): 63% A -A, 81% A -B, 95% A -C, 100% Pass Rate (A -G) (Asia Pacific Schools). High achievers included 2 students with 10 A /A, 6 with 9 A /A, 15 with 8 A /A, and 19 with 7 A /A (Asia Pacific Schools). SPM (2024): 98% Pass Rate, 8 students with straight As (Asia Pacific Schools).

School life

Sports: Aikido, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Dodgeball, Football, Gymnastic, Handball, Junior Rugby, Junior Tennis, Karate, Netball, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Zumba (Asia Pacific Schools). Arts & Music: Art & Craft Club, Artisan Club, Choir & Orchestra, Creative Clay Crafting, Doodle 3D Club, Performing Arts, Personal Music Lessons (Guitar, Drums, Violin, Piano/Keyboard, Woodwind and Brass), Photography, Sketching Club, Annual School Production (Asia Pacific Schools). Clubs & Societies: Board Games, Chinese Language Society, Culinary Club, Public Speaking, Eco Club, Entrepreneur Club, Fitness & Dance Club, Fund Raising Club, Green Club, Interact Club, International Chess, Kompang Club, STEM Club, Tech Club (Asia Pacific Schools).

Campus Size: 7 acres (Asia Pacific Schools). Swimming Pool: Covered 25-metre swimming pool (StudyMalaysia). Sports Facilities: Football field, basketball court, indoor badminton and netball courts, outdoor multi-purpose courts (Asia Pacific Schools).

Student body

Total Enrolment: 2,487 students (ISP Global Agents Portal). Nationalities: 2.5:1 ratio of local students to international students (International Schools Database). Student-Teacher Ratio: ~12:1 based on 2,487 students and 203 employees (ISP Global Agents Portal).


Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
Pre-Nursery 3 MYR 18,279
Nursery 4 MYR 24,663
Reception 5 MYR 24,663
Year 1 6 MYR 26,778
Year 2 7 MYR 30,705
Year 3 8 MYR 34,230
Year 4 9 MYR 38,235
Year 5 10 MYR 41,205
Year 6 11 MYR 43,722
Year 7 12 MYR 46,428
Year 8 13 MYR 50,217
Year 9 14 MYR 53,355
Year 10 15 MYR 56,388
Year 11 16 MYR 58,287

One-time fees

Item Age Fee
Registration Fee (National) MYR 845
Application Fee (National) MYR 845
APSS Primary MYR 2,000
Application Fee (International/Early Years) MYR 2,000
Registration Fee (Early Years) MYR 3,000
APSS Secondary MYR 3,000
Deposits (refundable): Early Years (Pre-Nursery) MYR 3,047
Early Years (Nursery & Reception) MYR 3,819
Year 1) MYR 4,171
Registration Fee (International) MYR 5,000
Year 11) MYR 9,423


Leadership

Paul Rogers

Anthony Faulkner joined Asia Pacific International School (APIS) in 2025 as Head of International School, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in education across the UK and Asia.


  • A* - A IGCSE 2023 56%
  • A* - A IGCSE 2024 61%
  • A* - A IGCSE 2025 63%
  • A* - B IGCSE 2023 75%
  • A* - B IGCSE 2024 80%
  • A* - B IGCSE 2025 81%
  • Passing Rate IGCSE 2023 99.9%
  • Passing Rate IGCSE 2024 100%
  • Passing Rate IGCSE 2025 100%

No.1, Persiaran A,, Off Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, 47200 Subang, Selangor, Malaysia

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