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Valley International School Kuala Lumpur
Operating from Brickfields, Valley International School serves students across British and Indian curriculum pathways with particular emphasis on IGCSE qualifications. The school positions itself around experiential learning approaches, incorporating outdoor education activities including school gardens and nature based learning experiences.
In brief
Valley International School opened in Kuala Lumpur in 2019 and teaches pupils aged 3–16 along parallel British and Indian curriculum pathways, with the Indian stream carrying CBSE accreditation. Head of School Krystle Dawn Thomas, a Mandarin and Physics educator, was selected for the 17th ASEF Classroom Network in 2024. Annual fees run from MYR 15,000 in the foundation years to MYR 30,000 in Years 10 and 11.
Parent feedback is mostly positive, describing a safe, caring environment, approachable teachers and children who enjoy school. The warmest praise centres on the early years and primary section, where parents credit the school with building confidence, offering plenty of activities and following a structured curriculum. One parent dissents sharply, calling management money-oriented and reporting weaker teaching, mistakes in lessons and co-curricular activities that did not match expectations.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation 1 & 2 | 3 | MYR 15,000 |
| Year 1 | 5 | MYR 15,000 |
| Year 2 | 6 | MYR 18,900 |
| Year 3 | 7 | MYR 18,900 |
| Year 4 | 8 | MYR 18,900 |
| Year 5 | 9 | MYR 19,800 |
| Year 6 | 10 | MYR 19,800 |
| Year 7 | 11 | MYR 22,500 |
| Year 8 | 12 | MYR 22,500 |
| Year 9 | 13 | MYR 22,500 |
| Year 10 | 14 | MYR 30,000 |
| Year 11 | 15 | MYR 30,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Security Deposit | MYR 5,000 |
Reviews
- Parent feedback is mostly positive about a safe, caring environment, approachable teachers, and children enjoying school.
- The strongest positive theme is early-years and primary support, with parents describing confidence-building, activities, and a structured curriculum.
- One parent review is sharply negative about management being money-oriented, weaker teaching, mistakes in lessons, and co-curricular activities not matching expectations.
Positives
- Care and environment. Parents commonly describe a safe, supportive school where children enjoy learning.
- Activities and confidence. Several reviews praise participation opportunities and confidence-building.
Considerations
- Management and consistency. A minority review criticises management priorities, lesson quality, and co-curricular provision.
Leadership
Ms Krystle Dawn Thomas
Ms Krystle Dawn Thomas serves as Head of School at Valley International School in Kuala Lumpur, where she leads the institution's educational initiatives. She is a Mandarin and Physics educator who was selected for the 17th ASEF Classroom Network in 2024, recognizing her contributions to international education collaboration.
Accreditations
- IN_CBSE 01
Location
55 Jalan Thamby Abdullah,, Brickfields,, Little India 50470 ,, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia