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Mon, 15 June 2026

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TLS International School Kuala Lumpur

Small British-curriculum secondary school in Kota Damansara, running Cambridge IGCSEs for ages 12–17.

TLS International School Kuala Lumpur campus
TLS International School Kuala Lumpur, Kota Damansara. Photograph · School

Curriculum
A-Levels
Fees, annual
MYR 20k
Ages
12 to 17
Pupils
Est. Contact school
Founded
1999

Operating from Kota Damansara, TLS International School follows the British curriculum pathway culminating in IGCSE examinations for secondary students aged 12-17. The school positions itself as founded by seasoned educators and emphasizes small class sizes with close-knit community atmosphere. Recent social media posts highlight completion of IGCSE examinations and student testimonials, though specific academic outcomes or university placement data remains unavailable in public discussions.

Parent testimonials shared by the school describe positive experiences with the close community environment and educational approach, though these appear primarily on the school's own platforms rather than independent review sites. The school generates minimal discussion across typical expatriate forums or educational comparison platforms used by international families in Kuala Lumpur, contrasting sharply with established institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, or Garden International School that dominate parent conversations about KL's international education options.

Strengths

  • Small, close-knit community atmosphere according to parent testimonials
  • British curriculum with IGCSE qualifications
  • Founded by experienced educators
  • Located in Kota Damansara area

Considerations

  • Extremely limited visibility in expatriate education discussions
  • Lack of publicly available academic outcome data
  • Limited age range (12-17) compared to through-schools
  • Minimal independent parent reviews compared to established KL institutions

Annual fees

Year level Age Fee
Tuition Fees: Ranging from 14500 to 26000 per year (Year 7 11 MYR 20,000


Leadership

Dr. Tabitha Lim

Dr. Tabitha Lim is the Principal and Director of Curriculum & Instruction at TLS International School, with over a decade of teaching experience across the United States and Malaysia.


  • IGCSE Oct/Nov 2025 Top scorers achieved results including 6 A*, 4 A* 3 A, and 4 A* 1A 1B
  • Result Two students gained 'Highest mark in the world' for Cambridge IGCSE Foreign Language Mandarin Chinese in 2026.

12, & 13 Lorong Teknologi C, PJU 5,, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya,, Selangor, Malaysia

School website