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Mon, 15 June 2026

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Baseerah International School Kuala Lumpur

Founded in 2010 in Gombak, Baseerah combines Cambridge IGCSE and A Level pathways with Islamic civilisation studies, Arabic and Malay.

Baseerah International School Kuala Lumpur campus
Baseerah International School Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
MYR 11k–21k
Ages
4 to 18
Pupils
Est. 400
Founded
2010

Founded in 2010 in Gombak, Baseerah International School operates as a multi-curriculum institution combining Cambridge qualifications with Islamic education, Malay studies, and Arabic language instruction. Students work toward IGCSE and A-Level examinations while following Islamic civilisation studies, creating an educational environment that balances international academic standards with religious values. This approach appeals to Muslim families seeking British curriculum education without compromising their children's Islamic identity and Arabic language development.

Recognition from Malaysia's Ministry of Education through a 4-star quality certificate demonstrates the school's commitment to academic standards within the private education sector. Among Kuala Lumpur's international schools serving similar communities, BIS competes with institutions like Alnoor International School and Sri Dasmesh International School, though its Islamic foundation creates a distinct niche in the market. The school's decade-plus track record suggests established systems and community relationships, though specific details about recent achievements, university placements, or facility developments remain less publicly visible than some larger international institutions in the city.

Strengths

  • Ministry of Education 4-star quality certificate demonstrates academic standards
  • Multi-curriculum approach combining Cambridge, Islamic, Arabic, and Malay studies
  • Established track record since 2010 in serving Muslim families
  • IGCSE and A-Level pathway to international universities
  • Gombak location provides access while maintaining community focus

Considerations

  • Limited public information about current facilities and recent developments
  • Specialized Islamic focus may not suit families seeking secular international education
  • Less visibility in public forums compared to major KL international schools
  • Multi-curriculum demands may create heavy academic workload for some students

Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
KG1-KG2 3 MYR 11,300
Grade 1-3 6 MYR 15,300
Grade 4-6 9 MYR 17,300
Grade 7-8 12 MYR 19,300
Grade 9-11 14 MYR 20,300
AS-A2 16 MYR 20,800

One-time fees

Item Age Fee
Registration Fee MYR 1,500
Deposit MYR 2,000


Leadership

Dr. Ahmed Alsaid

Dr. Ahmed Alsaid is the School Principal at Baseerah International School in Kuala Lumpur, a position he has held since January 2015. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Universiti Malaya and previously served at Al Asima School in Riyadh from 2006 to 2023.

Accreditations

  • MY_JNJK 01

Jalan Lintang, Sri Gombak Heights, Lot 1815, Taman Sri Gombak, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

School website