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Mahsa International School Kuala Lumpur
Operating from the MAHSA University campus in Bandar Saujana Putra, MISKL runs Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels for ages 3–16, with 2022–23 results of 97% IGCSE and 95% A Level pass rates.
In brief
Operating from the MAHSA University campus in Bandar Saujana Putra, about 30 minutes from central Kuala Lumpur, MISKL provides Cambridge International programmes including IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. The school achieved notable academic results in 2022-2023 with 97% IGCSE and 95% A-Level pass rates, demonstrating solid performance for a relatively young institution. Students benefit from sharing the 48-acre university campus with facilities typically unavailable to standalone schools, including advanced science laboratories, medical support services, and multipurpose venues for events and performances.
The school emphasizes community engagement through regular cultural events, charity initiatives, and student leadership programmes. Recent activities include Christmas visits to local orphanages by student prefects and health awareness expos in partnership with MAHSA Hospital. Parent feedback highlights the supportive environment and dedicated teaching staff, though the school maintains a lower profile compared to established Kuala Lumpur international institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, or British International School of Kuala Lumpur. As part of the broader MAHSA education group, the school benefits from connections to healthcare and higher education sectors while building its reputation in the competitive KL international school market.
Strengths
- Strong Cambridge exam results with 97% IGCSE and 95% A-Level pass rates
- Access to university-level facilities including advanced laboratories and medical support
- Active community service programmes and student leadership opportunities
- Supportive teaching staff and administration with positive parent feedback
- Multicultural environment within the broader MAHSA campus community
- Regular cultural events and celebrations throughout the academic year
Considerations
- Relatively new school (2018) with limited long-term track record compared to established KL institutions
- Shared campus with university students may not suit all families seeking dedicated K-12 environments
- Limited public information about specific fee structures and admission requirements
- Location in Bandar Saujana Putra requires commute from central KL residential areas
- Smaller profile in KL's competitive international education market
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Nursery) | 3 | MYR 12,600 |
| Early Years (Play School) | 3 | MYR 12,600 |
| Early Years (Reception) | 3 | MYR 12,900 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 16,500 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 19,500 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 21,000 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 24,000 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 25,500 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 27,000 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 31,500 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 33,000 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 34,500 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 36,000 |
| Year 11 | 15 | MYR 37,500 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Early Years) | MYR 500 | |
| Registration Fee (Early Years) | MYR 1,000 | |
| Application Fee (Primary) | MYR 1,000 | |
| Application Fee (Secondary) | MYR 1,000 | |
| Registration Fee (Secondary) | MYR 3,500 | |
| Registration Fee (Primary) | MYR 3,500 |
Reviews
- Parents describe a school built around a wider MAHSA university campus, with security, facilities and price seen as the main draws and management issues the most frequent complaint.
- Recurring positives: visible security protocols, friendly admin and teachers, reasonable fees relative to other Kuala Lumpur international schools, and a primary section parents say works well.
- Recurring negatives: hygiene complaints in children's toilets, mixed views on materials and facilities, and stories of the principal sending threatening letters and suspending students over outstanding payments rather than going through the finance team.
- Boarding-side complaint: limited access to sports facilities after school, with the venues rented to MAHSA university students into the evening.
- Some parents question teacher qualifications and the school's financial management.
Positives
- Security and pastoral care. Parents repeatedly mention strict security protocols and friendly staff genuinely concerned with children's safety.
- Value for money. Some parents see the fees as reasonable for a Cambridge-pathway school in Klang Valley, especially given the campus footprint.
Considerations
- Facilities and hygiene. Outstanding shared facilities on the wider MAHSA campus alongside complaints about poor materials and unclean children's toilets.
- Management and admissions/finance handling. Multiple parents describe principal-level letters and student suspensions tied to outstanding payments.
- Staff quality and stability. Praise for some primary teachers; concerns elsewhere about teacher qualifications and financial management.
Leadership
Katherine Claire Beadle
Katherine Claire Beadle is the Principal of MAHSA International School in Kuala Lumpur, a position she has held since May 2024.
Accreditations
- MY_JNJK 01
Academic results
- Result IGCSE 97% pass rate 2022-2023
- Result A-Level 95% pass rate 2022-2023