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The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur is a Nord Anglia British-curriculum school in Petaling Jaya, founded in 2009, with early years through sixth form and published IGCSE and A-level results.
In brief
Located in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, BSKL operates lower, junior and secondary campuses for students aged 2 to 18. The school follows the English National Curriculum through to IGCSE and A-level, and is part of the Nord Anglia Education network. Published results and inspection history place it among Kuala Lumpur's better-known British-curriculum schools.
Parent and teacher discussions usually group BSKL with the city's established premium schools. Families tend to mention the campus, sports and activity range, and transition support positively. The main caution is cost, plus the usual fit question for a large network school: families who want a smaller or less systematised environment may prefer to compare it directly with ISKL, Garden International and Alice Smith.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery | 2 | MYR 58,935 |
| Nursery | 3 | MYR 58,935 |
| Reception | 4 | MYR 71,245 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 72,370 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 94,300 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 94,300 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 94,300 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 94,300 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 94,300 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 106,790 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 106,790 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 106,790 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 125,425 |
| Year 11 | 15 | MYR 125,425 |
| Year 12 | 16 | MYR 127,605 |
| Year 13 | 17 | MYR 127,605 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | MYR 1,500 | |
| Enrolment Fee | MYR 18,000 |
Reviews
- Parent reviews are mostly positive about academics, facilities, sports, and the range of activities, with families often presenting the school as a polished British-curriculum option.
- Several reviewers praise teachers and communication, especially around children settling in and gaining confidence.
- The clearest caution is cost. Negative comments also mention uneven individual experiences with communication or support, but the pattern is less consistent than the positive signal.
Positives
- academics and facilities. Parents often praise the academic offer, campus, sports, and co-curricular breadth.
- teacher support. Positive reviews credit teachers and communication with helping children settle.
Considerations
- cost and consistency. The main recurring caution is high fees, with scattered concerns about communication and individual support.
Leadership
Dr. Mike O'Connor
Dr. Mike O'Connor began his teaching career in Australia, holding leadership positions in primary, secondary, and all-age schools, including Executive Principal at Upper Coomera State College, one of Australia's largest schools. He later served as Head of Dulwich College Suzhou in China before joining BSKL in 2022.
Accreditations
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 01
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 02
Academic results
- A-level 2025 A* and A grades 37%
- IGCSE 2025 grades at A* to C 90%