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Qosmo International School Kuala Lumpur
British-curriculum school in Petaling Jaya, founded 2019, running Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels for ages 3–18.
In brief
Despite operating in Kuala Lumpur's competitive international school market alongside established institutions like ISKL, Garden International School, and Alice Smith School, Qosmo International School maintains minimal presence in parent forums or education comparison guides. The few available reviews present conflicting perspectives, with one parent rating their experience as 'terrible' across academics and teaching quality, while another describes the school as 'fantastic' after transferring from another international institution.
The school follows a British curriculum pathway, though specific details about year groups served, facilities, or academic outcomes remain unclear from available sources. Unlike Kuala Lumpur's tier-one international schools that generate extensive parent discussions and detailed online reviews, Qosmo operates without the visibility typically associated with schools competing for expatriate families in Malaysia's international education sector.
Strengths
- One parent review describes positive experience after transferring from another international school
- Claims to offer personalized attention similar to how parents would guide their own children
- British curriculum pathway available
Considerations
- Extremely limited visibility in expatriate education discussions
- Conflicting parent reviews ranging from 'terrible' to 'fantastic'
- Minimal information available about facilities, leadership, or academic outcomes
- Operates outside mainstream international school networks in Kuala Lumpur
- Limited transparency about fee structure or admission requirements
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool & Kindergarten | 4 | MYR 21,480 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 27,321 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 27,321 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 28,803 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 28,803 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 30,315 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 30,315 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 35,055 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 35,055 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 36,708 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 36,708 |
| Year 11 / A-Level | 15 | MYR 40,254 |
| Year 12 / A-Level | 16 | MYR 40,254 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | MYR 780 | |
| Security Deposit | MYR 5,000 | |
| Registration Fee | MYR 5,200 |
Reviews
- A small Cambridge-curriculum school in Petaling Jaya, founded 2019, on the cheaper end of KL's international-school fee band (RM21k-RM37k).
- Public reviews are sparse and uniformly positive; iSchoolAdvisor is small across five reviews.
- One graduate said teachers "helped them improve their English and achieve all A* grades in lower secondary."
- Parents repeatedly flag small classes (around 15) and a multinational teacher body as the school's draw.
- Reddit, Mumsnet and Malaysian community discussions returned no signal, so the picture is from directory reviews and Glassdoor only.
Positives
- Affordability. Fees are notably below KL international-school market average.
- Small classes. Average 15 students per class, multinational teaching staff.
- Academic outcomes. A graduate cites strong A* outcomes in lower secondary Cambridge exams.
Considerations
- Thin signal. Few reviews; school only opened in 2019 and has limited public footprint.
Leadership
Brendan Lanza
Brendan Lanza has over 20 years of experience in education, primarily in Asia including 10 years in Malaysia, starting as a tutor at Saint Louis University in Madrid, teaching in South Korea and Malaysia, and pursuing a Ph.
Accreditations
- MY_JNJK 01
Location
Wisma MCIS Annexe, Lot 2, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia