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Havil International School Kuala Lumpur
Small British-curriculum school with separate primary and secondary campuses in Kuala Lumpur, running Cambridge IGCSEs for ages 4–16.
In brief
Havil International School is a small British-curriculum school in Brickfields, central Kuala Lumpur. It was founded in 2012 by the family of its head, Priscilla Koh, who came to teaching from pro bono legal work. Around 150 pupils aged four to sixteen are split across separate primary and secondary campuses, with Cambridge IGCSEs at the top end. Annual fees run from MYR 16,500 in the early years to MYR 27,427 in Years 10 and 11.
Parents who rate the school describe children growing in confidence, staff who listen when concerns are raised, and attention to character alongside academics. Families also count the central Brickfields location as a practical plus.
Critics focus on space. The school has no playing field or hall, and some parents say promised facilities and expansion plans were dropped while fees kept rising. The family-run feel is praised by some parents and called inexperienced by others.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years | 3 | MYR 16,500 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 17,880 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 17,880 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 19,806 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 20,772 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 21,735 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 22,698 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 23,892 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 24,534 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 25,500 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 27,427 |
| Year 11 | 15 | MYR 27,427 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | MYR 800 | |
| Registration Fee | MYR 3,000 | |
| Security Deposit | MYR 5,000 |
Reviews
- Parent feedback is small in volume but mostly positive. Reviews describe children gaining confidence, a school that is open to parent concerns, and a focus on character alongside academics.
- Negative reviews flag the same recurring objection: promised facilities and expansion plans were quietly removed while fees rose. Critics describe it as family-managed, with no field or hall and pupils standing in the courtyard sun.
- The Brickfields location is mentioned positively as central and accessible for KL families.
- No usable parent signal surfaced beyond a small pool of four to five public reviews, weighted positive but small enough that polarisation matters.
- British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathway. School roll is small relative to the better-known KL international schools.
Positives
- Pastoral and character development. Parents report children gaining confidence and a school responsive to concerns
- Location. Brickfields central location seen as a practical strength
Considerations
- Facilities. Critics flag missing field or hall and changes to promised expansion plans
- Fees versus delivery. Some parents say fees rose while promised facilities did not arrive
- Management. Family-run feel praised by some, called inexperienced by others
Leadership
Priscilla Koh
Priscilla Koh holds a Master's in Education specializing in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of British Columbia, Canada. With a background in pro bono legal services for the underprivileged, she transitioned into education where her family founded Havil International School; she has taught across primary and secondary levels.