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Kinabalu International School (KIS)

Kinabalu International School (KIS)

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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Essential Information

Level of Education

Preschool/Kindergarten

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Pre-University

Year Established

1973

Number of Students

450

Curricula Offered

IGCSE

British

A Levels

Ages/Levels Taught

Age 3 to 18 years old

Average Class Size

Medium of Communication

English

School Year Schedule

August to July

School Hours

Primary: 7:50AM - 2PM; Secondary: 7:50AM - 3PM

Uniform

Yes

About Kinabalu International School (KIS)

Kinabalu International School (KIS) is the preeminent international school in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with a well-deserved reputation for delivering a high quality education programme for nearly 50 years. We are proud to be an accredited school by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a founding member of FOBISIA.

KIS has over 450 students from over 30 nationalities and follows the National Curriculum Programme of Study for England and Wales which is adapted where appropriate for use in an international school. In the Secondary school we offer the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programmes.

Kinabalu International School is dedicated to providing an excellent education in a caring, respectful environment, challenging students to achieve their full potential as successful global citizens.

Pre-University

Course Duration

2 years

Courses Offered

A Level

Intakes

August

Scholarships

Name of scholarship ; Sixth Form Academic Excellence
Level: Pre-University
Value: 25-75% reduction in fees
Application deadline: 31st March every year
Link for more information: https://www.kis.edu.my/scholarships/

Preschool/Kindergarten

Programme/Teaching Methods

EYFS Framework (UK)

Kinabalu International School (KIS) Fees Structure

Annual tuition fee (Pre-university)

RM51,570

Annual tuition fee (Preschool)

RM13,278 - RM22,866

Annual tuition fee (Year 1-6)

RM29,880 - RM33,438

Annual tuition fee (Year 7-11)

RM38,715 - RM49,728

Application fee

RM800

Registration & Capital fee

RM4,500 - RM10,500

KIS is a not-for-profit school and our running costs are covered by termly tuition fees. The fees are set each year by the school’s Board of Governors.