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Mon, 15 June 2026

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Abedeen International School Kuala Lumpur

The school positions itself as providing Islamic education alongside academic excellence, following British curriculum pathways. Parent testimonials suggest the administration is approachable and responsive to feedback, with facilities described as sufficiently adequate for learning.

Abedeen International School Kuala Lumpur campus
Abedeen International School Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
MYR 19k–23k
Ages
5 to 16
Pupils
Est. Contact school
Founded
2017

The school positions itself as providing Islamic education alongside academic excellence, following British curriculum pathways. Parent testimonials suggest the administration is approachable and responsive to feedback, with facilities described as sufficiently adequate for learning. The school appears to serve families seeking an Islamic educational environment within an international framework.

Located in Kuala Lumpur's competitive international school market, Abedeen Academy operates below the radar of major institutions like Alice Smith School or Garden International School. The school seems to focus on smaller class sizes and personalized attention, with parents noting the organized nature of school operations and continuous improvement efforts by management.

Strengths

  • Islamic values integrated with international education
  • Organized and approachable administration
  • Responsive to parent feedback
  • Adequate learning facilities
  • Focus on value-based education
  • British curriculum pathway

Considerations

  • Limited public visibility and track record data
  • Smaller scale compared to established KL international schools
  • May not suit families seeking secular education
  • University placement outcomes not widely available
  • Facilities described as adequate rather than exceptional

Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
Lower Primary 6 MYR 18,920
Lower Secondary 6 MYR 21,010
Upper Primary 14 MYR 19,690
Upper Secondary 14 MYR 23,320

One-time fees

Item Age Fee
Application & Assessment MYR 200
Registration MYR 1,300
Security Deposit MYR 3,000


  • Abedeen positions itself as an Islamic British international school in the Cyberjaya corridor, combining the Cambridge curriculum with an Islamic-studies core. Parents drawn to that combination report it delivers what it advertises.
  • Where positive feedback dominates, parents describe approachable teachers, day-to-day support and a recognisable values culture. One parent said enrolling their son was "one of the best decisions", citing teacher effort beyond the job description.
  • The school holds an Islamic Education Excellence award framed as best Islamic school in Malaysia. Parents who do not want a religious school will find the values frame too prominent; parents who do, find it the differentiator.
  • A countervailing strand on directory sites describes mismanagement and a perception that the school's "main goal is to maximize profit rather than ensure excellent quality of education, learning and discipline". Treat as a minority view in the public pool but a real one.
  • Fees sit in the lower-mid Kuala Lumpur international band: roughly RM24,000 to RM28,400 annually with first-year enrolment fees on top. Lower than the city's flagship internationals.

Positives

  • Islamic-values curriculum. Cambridge curriculum paired with Islamic studies; clear fit for families wanting both
  • Teacher accessibility. Parents describe approachable, dedicated teachers with parent-friendly access
  • Recognition. Holds an Islamic Education Excellence award framed as best in Malaysia

Considerations

  • Management concerns. Minority parent voice flags mismanagement and a profit-led perception
  • Fees. Lower-mid range for KL internationals; below the top tier

1-07, The Promenade, Jalan GR 5/1 Garden Residensi, Cyber 3, Cyberjaya, Malaysia

School website