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Orbix International School Klang Kuala Lumpur

Based on available research, Orbix International School Klang Kuala Lumpur appears to have extremely limited visibility in Malaysia's international education market. While it claims to follow the British curriculum, no verifiable information exists about its operations, facilities, leadership, or academic…


Curriculum
British
Fees, annual
MYR 8–21k
Ages
3 to 16
Pupils
Est. Contact school
Founded
2021

Despite extensive research across parent forums, teacher discussions, and education websites, Orbix International School maintains virtually no presence in conversations about Kuala Lumpur's international school options. Unlike established institutions such as ISKL, Alice Smith School, Garden International School, or MKIS that generate regular discussion among expatriate families and international teachers, this school appears absent from the typical channels where parents research and compare educational choices.

The school's claimed British curriculum positioning would place it alongside other UK-focused institutions in Malaysia's market, though without accessible information about fees, facilities, academic results, or university placements. Teacher recruitment discussions and parent forum conversations that typically provide insights into working conditions, school culture, and family experiences show no mention of Orbix International School, suggesting it operates well outside the mainstream international education network that serves Malaysia's expatriate community.

Strengths

  • Claims to follow British curriculum pathway
  • Located in Klang area, potentially offering alternative to central KL options

Considerations

  • Extremely limited public information or visibility
  • No verifiable track record of academic outcomes or university placements
  • Absent from typical parent forum discussions and teacher recruitment channels
  • Location in Klang may require longer commutes for families based in central Kuala Lumpur
  • No accessible details about fees, facilities, or leadership team

Fee Age Type Amount
Year 1 6 Annual MYR 12,100
Year 7 12 Annual MYR 18,300
Year 11 16 Annual MYR 21,300
Preschool Annual MYR 8,050
Application Fee One-time MYR 500
Registration Fee One-time MYR 1,500
Refundable Deposit One-time MYR 5,000

  • Orbix Klang is a 2021 bilingual English-Mandarin Cambridge school, marketed on affordable fees and on AI and robotics labs that the operator says are the first of their kind in Malaysia.
  • Parent reviews divide. The positive thread describes organised management at the campus level, a strong headmistress and visible improvement in children.
  • The negative thread, echoed across parent and teacher reviews, is teacher turnover and a gap between what is promised at admission and what is delivered.
  • Indeed reviews from teachers describe the operator as disorganised, with a fair base salary but minimal benefits and no bonuses even at five-plus years of service, and a culture where staff leave at the first opportunity.
  • One ex-employee said they felt students degrade after a while, raising a quiet question about academic continuity that recurs in the turnover complaints.

Head of school

Dr. Chong Yee May

Dr. Chong Yee May was appointed as the Acting Principal of Orbix JMIS, effective March 2024. Before this significant role, Dr. Chong began her journey with Orbix International School, Muar, in December 2018, where she joined as a dedicated teacher. In recognition of her expertise and commitment, she was appointed as the Science Coordinator and Exam Officer at JMIS in 2019. Building on her accomplishments, she assumed the role of Head of Science across all 3 schools and was promoted to Vice Principal of Secondary Education at JMIS in 2023. Dr. Chong holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from Universiti Malaya (UM), showcasing her profound academic background. She earned her Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemical Technology from the same university. In addition to her academic qualifications, Dr. Chong is equipped with the Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) from the University of Cambridge. Her commitment and contributions make her an invaluable asset, guiding Orbix towards new heights of academic excellence.

Accreditations

  • MY_JNJK 01

  • HSK examination results 96.72% overall

Level 1 Gravit8, Jalan Bayu Laut/KS9 Kota Bayuemas, 41200 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

School website