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Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar
KTJ is one of the region’s premier international schools for students aged 3 to 19.
We have a strong set of guiding principles which are reviewed regularly in consultation with the wider KTJ community, and these principles have evolved to reflect the changing nature of education and the school’s successful growth, but in every iteration, they continue to reflect the original aims of the Founding Trustees in establishing the school.
These original aims included establishing a British-style boarding school rooted in the Malaysian and Southeast Asian context, as well as focusing on holistic education, developing global citizenship, championing sustainability, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
At KTJ, we are committed to providing an enriching and supportive experience for both our day students and boarders. Our boarding community offers students a nurturing home away from home, where they develop independence, resilience, confidence and lifelong friendships, while our day students are fully immersed in the wider KTJ community. All students benefit from a diverse range of academic, co-curricular, sporting and pastoral opportunities. Our commitment to excellence in international education has also been recognised through the BSA Awards, with KTJ named Winner of International School of the Year in 2021 and Winner of International School of the Year at the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards in 2023.
The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS); as such, we ensure that our guiding principles align with the CIS Code of Ethics.
Our Vision:
To be the school of choice in Southeast Asia, empowering students to become responsible leaders of a sustainable, global community.
Our Mission:
To nurture and inspire our diverse learning community, providing a holistic, British-style day and boarding school education in a Malaysian setting.
Our Values:
Integrity, Empathy and Mutual Respect.
Student Support Services : Available
At KTJ, the wellbeing of your child is our top priority. Our approach to helping students thrive and flourish at school is led by our ethos of providing a family-like environment with caring and experienced staff to nurture each child to their full potential.
The following Support Services are available to our students:
Counselling, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Learning Support, Pastoral Care, and Student Council.
Explore our full range of facilities, including Academic, Sports, Student, and Sustainability and Environment, in the facilities link below:
KTJ offers almost 140 co-curricular activities (CCAs) throughout the week, giving students a wide range of opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. These include 20 sports activities, both recreational and team-based, alongside Expressive Arts such as Drama Club and Musical Theatre, and Languages including French and Malay. Students can also take part in Personal Development & Hobbies, with activities such as Maths Club and the STEM Symposium, while Sixth Form students can explore opportunities such as the KTJ Law Society and Oxbridge. This diverse programme is further enriched by exciting trips and experiences Beyond the Classroom, helping students broaden their horizons, discover lifelong interests and develop essential skills to help them Make It!
Explore our activities featured in the CCA Magazine below:
KTJ's Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Exam(s) offered: A Levels, Adexel, BTEC, Cambridge IGCSE, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), Oxford AQA, and Pearson.
