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Charterhouse Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Charterhouse Malaysia Kuala Lumpur is a selective British international school serving Years 7-13, affiliated with the historic Charterhouse School founded in 1611. The school focuses exclusively on pre-university education with linear A-Levels and emphasizes its heritage-driven approach to student development.
In brief
As the first overseas campus of England's Charterhouse School, the Kuala Lumpur branch combines 400 years of educational tradition with modern teaching methods. The school operates as a selective pre-university institution, concentrating solely on secondary education from Years 7-13 rather than offering primary years. This focused approach allows for specialized preparation toward linear A-Levels, which the school promotes as providing pathways to all university destinations. Recent leadership appointments include Ms. Emilie Eymin as Assistant Headteacher for Student Development and Wellbeing from August 2025, reflecting ongoing investment in student welfare systems.
The school recently excelled in a British Schools Overseas Inspection, confirming its adherence to UK educational standards. Academic programs emphasize what the school calls 'Spectra Smarts' for intellectual development alongside character formation, positioning itself as preparing 'ethical, intellectual, and spiritual' students. Unlike many Kuala Lumpur international schools that offer IB programmes, Charterhouse Malaysia maintains its focus on the British A-Level pathway, differentiating itself through its selective admissions and heritage connection to one of England's most established independent schools.
Strengths
- Direct affiliation with historic Charterhouse School England (founded 1611)
- Selective pre-university focus allows specialized secondary education
- Recent outstanding British Schools Overseas Inspection results
- Linear A-Levels provide flexibility for university applications
- Investment in student wellbeing with dedicated leadership roles
- Heritage-driven approach combining tradition with modern education
Considerations
- Limited to Years 7-13 only - no primary education pathway
- Selective admissions may not suit all families
- No IB programme option for families preferring that qualification
- Limited public information about fees, facilities, and academic results
- Newer establishment compared to some long-standing KL international schools
- Pre-university focus means earlier commitment to British pathway
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 92,715 |
| Year 10 & 11 | 14 | MYR 94,800 |
| Year 12 & 13 | 16 | MYR 95,850 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | MYR 1,500 | |
| Registration Fee | MYR 5,000 | |
| Deposit | MYR 5,000 |
Leadership
Dr. Jo Evans
Fathima Rezlana is a seasoned educational leader with 14 years of experience in teaching and administration across international schools in Malaysia.
Accreditations
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 01
Academic results
- A Level Results by Subjects - Biology 55% A*; 65% A* - A; 95% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Chemistry 52% A*; 71% A* - A; 81% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Physics 44% A*; 75% A* - A; 88% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Further Mathematics 25% A*; 63% A* - A; 100% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Mathematics 31% A*; 56% A* - A; 84% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Psychology 38% A*; 63% A* - A; 76% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Economics 40% A*; 73% A* - A; 100% A* - B
- A Level Results by Subjects - Literature 44% A*; 66% A* - A; 100% A* - B