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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.
In brief
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).
Fees
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.
Academic results
- 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%
Location
No.1, Persiaran A,, Off Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang, 47200 Subang, Selangor, Malaysia