International School of Kuala Lumpur
Web: www.iskl.edu.my
2008-2009
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)is a private, not-for-profit, parent-governed, coeducational day school offering an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students from 60 nationalities. The school year has 2 semesters extending from early August to mid-December and from mid-January to early June.
Organization: The School is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors elected for 2-year terms by members of the Society for the International School of Kuala Lumpur, the sponsors of the School. Membership in the Society is automatically given to parents or guardians of children enrolled. The School is officially registered as a nonprofit educational institution under the Malaysia Education Act of 1961.
Curriculum: A U.S. college-preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are offered, with all instruction in English. French, Spanish, Bahasa Malaysian, and Mandarin Chinese are taught as foreign languages in the high school. Spanish is presently offered in the elementary school; Mandarin will be offered in the elementary school beginning in 2009-2010. Graduates attend colleges and universities in North America, Europe, and a variety of home countries. Extracurricular activities include drama, dance, choral/instrumental music, computers, publications, photography, debate, Model U.N., clubs and intramural activities, as well as an extensive program of interscholastic athletic competitions with local and regional schools. In addition, membership in the IASAS provides athletic and performance opportunities throughout South East Asia. The School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 166 full-time and 4 part-time faculty members, including 82 U.S. citizens, 13 host-country nationals and 75 third-country nationals. Specialists include reading, technology, speech/hearing, learning disabilities and enrichment teachers, counselors, a psychologist, and nurses. Professional development opportunities are available year-round.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 1,562 (PK-grade 5: 589; grades 6-8: 360; and grades 9-12, 613). Of the total, 364 were U.S. citizens, 160 host-country nationals, and 1,038 third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 64 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 300 of other private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School operates two campuses. The Ampang Campus houses the middle and high schools, and the Melawati Campus houses the elementary school. Both campuses have air-conditioned, modern facilities including carpeted classrooms; special rooms for art, music, and computer instruction; a theatre/studio; a library; and specialized science laboratories. Sports facilities at each campus include a gymnasium, sports fields, and a swimming pool. The Ampang Campus has a dance studio, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Air-conditioned canteens at both campuses serve snacks and lunch.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 97% of the School’s income derives from tuition and fees. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $9,013; Kdg.-grade 5: $13,519; grades 6-8: $15,455; and grades 9-12: $16,740. The School also charges an entrance fee of $6,649 for PK-grade 12 and an annual reenrollment fee of $1,478 for grades 1-12. A nonrefundable Land and Building Fund fee of $4,433 is also charged. Fees are payable in U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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