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Heritage International School Kuala Lumpur
British-curriculum school in Petaling Jaya, founded 2016, running Cambridge IGCSEs for around 350 pupils aged 4–16.
In brief
Heritage International School in Petaling Jaya, founded in 2016, takes around 350 pupils aged 4–16 through the British curriculum to Cambridge IGCSE. Results are strong for a school of this size: 94 per cent of 2025 IGCSE grades at A* to A, with a 100 per cent pass rate. Fees of MYR 16,060 to 23,020 undercut most peer Cambridge schools in Kuala Lumpur, and affordability is a recurring reason families choose it.
Most parent comment is warm: an inclusive environment for children with additional needs, character awards, patient and creative teachers, and principals Calvyn Wong and Sharmilla Mohan praised by name. One parent said staff were able to "bring out the best in the kids".
The dissent is pointed. One family withdrew their children before secondary, saying the school stifles creativity and prioritises straight-A results and reputation over creative space. Another flagged a paid admissions test after which no marked papers were returned.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 4 | MYR 16,060 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 16,300 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 16,300 |
| Level 1 | 6 | MYR 17,440 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 16,300 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 16,840 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 16,840 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 16,840 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 19,800 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 19,800 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 21,360 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 23,020 |
| Year 11 | 15 | MYR 23,020 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | MYR 1,000 | |
| Security Deposit | MYR 1,600 |
Reviews
- Reviews are mixed. Most are warm, with a sharper minority focused on academic pressure.
- Parents praise affordable fees, an inclusive environment for students with additional needs and management who welcomes feedback.
- The principals and admin team are named positively in several reviews.
- Teachers described as patient and creative, and one parent said staff were able to "bring out the best in the kids".
- A vocal parent review says the school stifles creativity and prioritises academics, straight-A results and reputation, and pulled their children before secondary.
- Another flagged an admissions test that charged a fee but did not return marked papers.
Positives
- Affordability. Lower fees than peer Cambridge schools in KL is a recurring draw.
- Pastoral and inclusion. Parents praise an inclusive environment, character awards and named principals.
- Teaching. Teachers described as patient and creative, surfacing students' strengths.
Considerations
- Academic pressure and creative space. One parent says the school stifles creativity and over-indexes on grades and reputation; family transferred their children.
- Admissions process. A parent flagged a paid entrance test with no marked-paper feedback after rejection.
Leadership
Calvyn Wong and Sharmilla Mohan
Tan Seng Kee serves as Chairman of Heritage International School, providing leadership on the purpose and philosophy of education. He emphasizes celebrating the uniqueness of each child and the transformative role of schooling in personal development.
Accreditations
- MY_JNJK 01
Academic results
- Result IGCSE 94% A*-A 2025
- Result 100% pass rate