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Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur
Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur is an American curriculum school in Bandar Rimbayu that maintains extremely limited visibility in Kuala Lumpur's competitive international education market. While it appears to operate with US-certified teachers and has received Apple Distinguished School recognition…
In brief
Located in Bandar Rimbayu, Oasis International School follows an American educational program for students from Kindergarten through 12th Grade, staffed by US-certified teachers. The school has received recognition as an Apple Distinguished School for 2024-2027, indicating technology integration in its academic programs. The institution operates under Oasis ownership and maintains what it describes as a community-focused approach to education.
Despite operating in Kuala Lumpur's competitive international school market alongside established institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, and Garden International School, Oasis maintains minimal presence in parent forum discussions or teacher recruitment conversations. The school's absence from typical expatriate family research channels suggests it serves a specialized demographic rather than competing broadly for international families seeking American curriculum options in Malaysia.
Strengths
- American curriculum with US-certified teachers
- Apple Distinguished School recognition for technology integration
- Located in scenic Bandar Rimbayu township
- Community-focused educational approach
Considerations
- Extremely limited visibility in expatriate community discussions
- No available information about fees, facilities, or academic outcomes
- Operates well below the radar of Kuala Lumpur's established international schools
- Limited public information makes school evaluation difficult for prospective families
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| K4 & K5 | 6 | Annual | MYR 30,000 |
| 1st-5th Grade | 10 | Annual | MYR 54,000 |
| 6th-8th Grade | 13 | Annual | MYR 65,000 |
| 9th-12th Grade | 17 | Annual | MYR 76,000 |
| Application Processing Fee | One-time | MYR 1,500 | |
| New Student Tech Fee (K-12) | One-time | MYR 4,000 | |
| High School Tech Fee (9-12) | One-time | MYR 6,000 | |
| Registration Fee | One-time | MYR 10,000 |
Reviews
- Small but consistently positive review pool. Aggregator ratings cluster around.
- Teacher dedication is the most repeated theme. Parents say staff are kind, build student confidence and bring US teaching certification.
- The Arrowsmith programme for learning differences is specifically mentioned. One parent said it is the only school in Malaysia they found with a proper programme for children with learning challenges.
- The Bandar Rimbayu campus and bus network across the Klang Valley come up as practical considerations parents factor in.
- One published critical note flags food pricing as expensive for the portion size and quality versus other Klang Valley international schools. Otherwise no operational complaints surface.
- Volume is light. The school is young and the parent voice online is concentrated on early-years and primary.
Head of school
Benjamin Hale
Benjamin Hale is the Founding Head of School at Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur, a position he has held since the school's opening in 2018, after serving as Project Director in Malaysia from 2013.
Accreditations
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) 01
- Council of International Schools 02
Academic results
- Result AP avg score 3.42 2023-2024
- Result SAT avg 1157 2023-2024
Location
No. 1, Jalan Flora 3, Bandar Rimbayu, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia