Kinabalu International School (KIS)

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Essential Information
Preschool/Kindergarten Primary Schools Secondary Schools Pre-University
1973
450
IGCSE British A Levels
Age 3 to 18 years old
17
August to July
Primary: 7:50AM - 2PM; Secondary: 7:50AM - 3PM

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

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

EYFS Framework (UK)

Medium of communication: English 

Pre-University Education

A Level

2 years

August

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

RM13,278 - RM22,866

RM29,880 - RM33,438

RM38,715 - RM49,728

RM51,570

RM800

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.

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