Kinabalu International School (KIS)

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

17

School Year Schedule

August to July

School Hours

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

Boarding

Uniform

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.

Preschool Education

Preschool Hours

7:50AM - 11.30AM / 7:50AM - 2PM

Daycare

Meals

Programme/Teaching Methods

EYFS Framework (UK)

Medium of communication: English

Pre-University Education

Courses Offered

A Level

Course Duration

2 years

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/

Kinabalu International School (KIS) Fees Structure

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

Annual tuition fee (Pre-university)

RM51,570

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.

Additional Programmes

Student support services and ESL/ESOL programmes are available

Languages Taught

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

French

Facilities

Air-conditioned classrooms

Library

Sports field

Gymnasium

Canteen/Cafeteria

Playground

Basketball court

Badminton court

IT resource center

Science laboratory

Auditorium

Theatre facilities

Art room

Music room

Multipurpose hall

Extracurricular Activities

KIS offers a wide variety of sporting and cultural co-curricular activities and a broad range of residential expeditions and trips for all students.