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Hibiscus International School Kuala Lumpur
Hibiscus International School Kuala Lumpur is a small British curriculum school serving students from ages 5-11 with Cambridge Primary programmes. While parent reviews indicate satisfaction with the supportive teaching staff and curriculum quality, the school operates with minimal visibility in…
In brief
The school follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum exclusively for primary-aged students, offering an online Parent-Student Portal that provides real-time updates on attendance, homework, grades, and behavior tracking. This digital platform represents one of the school's notable features for parent engagement, though the institution appears to focus solely on primary education without extending to IGCSE or other secondary qualifications that characterize most international schools in Kuala Lumpur.
Recent social media activity suggests the school serves students from over 28 nations, indicating some international diversity despite its smaller scale. However, Hibiscus International School receives virtually no discussion in teacher forums or detailed parent review platforms compared to prominent Kuala Lumpur institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, or the major British schools that dominate regional education conversations. The limited public information about facilities, fee structures, academic outcomes, or university pathways suggests families would need direct contact to fully evaluate the school's offerings.
Strengths
- Parent reviews describe a 'very friendly and supportive team' across admissions, management, and teaching staff
- Offers Cambridge Primary Curriculum with structured academic tracking
- Features online Parent-Student Portal for real-time academic and behavioral updates
- Serves students from over 28 nationalities according to recent school events
- Parents describe the curriculum as 'very good with constant follow up'
Considerations
- Limited to primary education only (ages 5-11), requiring transition to other schools for secondary
- Minimal presence in international education forums and teacher discussions
- No information available about facilities, exact fees, or academic outcomes
- Lacks the secondary pathways (IGCSE, IB, A-Levels) offered by most KL international schools
- Very limited public information compared to established international institutions
Academics
Hibiscus International School offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum (Hibiscus International School). For the 2021 IGCSE results, the school reported its "best ever" performance (Facebook). In 2024, a student from the school earned the "Top in Malaysia Award" for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (YouTube).
School life
The school offers a broad spectrum of Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) including: - Sports: Badminton Club, Futsal Club, Taekwondo Club, Swimming (offered at student accommodation), Basketball. - Arts & Music: Ballet Club, Creative Art Club, Drama & Film Club, Street Dance Club, Music Room activities. - Clubs: Chinese Language & Culture Club, Little Chef & Living Skills, TEDX Rookies Club, Newsletter Club, The Innovators Club, STEAM Club, Digital Learning Hub.
Facilities at the Kuala Lumpur campus include: - Sports: Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Futsal Court, Playground. - Academic: Physics Lab, Chem-Bio Lab, Mac-Lab, Digital Learning Hub, Library. - Arts: Art Room, Music Room.
Student body
- Total Enrolment: Approximately 260 students (International Schools Database, GoToUniversity). - Nationalities: Students from 25 to 30 different countries (GoAbroad, GoToUniversity). - Student-Teacher Ratio: Not specifically published.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years - Nursery | 3 | Annual | MYR 21,360 |
| Early Years - Reception | 3 | Annual | MYR 24,660 |
| Year 1 | 5 | Annual | MYR 29,550 |
| Year 2 | 6 | Annual | MYR 29,550 |
| Year 3 | 7 | Annual | MYR 31,305 |
| Year 4 | 8 | Annual | MYR 31,305 |
| Year 5 | 9 | Annual | MYR 33,210 |
| Year 6 | 10 | Annual | MYR 33,210 |
| Year 7 | 11 | Annual | MYR 35,580 |
| Year 8 | 12 | Annual | MYR 35,580 |
| Year 9 | 13 | Annual | MYR 35,580 |
| Year 10 | 14 | Annual | MYR 43,650 |
| Year 11 | 15 | Annual | MYR 43,650 |
| Application Fee | One-time | MYR 700 | |
| Registration Fee (Nursery-Year 1) | One-time | MYR 2,500 | |
| Registration Fee (Year 2-6) | One-time | MYR 3,000 | |
| Registration Fee (Year 7-9) | One-time | MYR 3,500 | |
| Registration Fee (Year 10-11) | One-time | MYR 4,000 | |
| Deposit | One-time | MYR 5,000 |
Reviews
- Hibiscus is a small Cambridge curriculum school in Kepong, founded in 2012 and pitched at families looking for a British-curriculum option at a lower price than the Mont Kiara cluster. community threads describe it as "quite affordable."
- The recurring praise is pastoral. Parents and reviewers describe small classes, teachers learning children's names quickly, and warm communication. One parent said the IGCSE programme combined with dedicated staff helped their child achieve "remarkable academic growth in a nurturing atmosphere."
- Aggregator pages report a recommend rating in the mid-eighties from a moderate review pool, with strengths in teacher quality, individual care and progress tracking.
- Critical comments are limited and centre on the office and management side rather than teaching. One parent wrote that the management office "could be more responsible."
- Cambridge IGCSE is the public anchor; A Level provision is more limited and families looking at sixth form should check current routes.
Head of school
Halimah Ubaidullah
Halimah Ubaidullah is an educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching and leadership roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Science, a Honors degree in Psychology, a Diploma in TESOL, and extensive professional development through Cambridge courses.
Accreditations
- None published no CIS, WASC, NEASC, COBIS/BSO, ISQM found 01
- None published no FOBISIA, EARCOS, Round Square, etc 02
Location
No 2, Jalan Udang Harimau 3, Taman Sri Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, 52000 Malaysia