Hibiscus International School, Kuala Lumpur
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$5K – US$10K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3–16
Students: ~250
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Hibiscus International School Kuala Lumpur is a small British curriculum school serving students from ages 5-11 with Cambridge Primary programmes. While parent reviews indicate satisfaction with the supportive teaching staff and curriculum quality, the school operates with minimal visibility in Malaysia's international education forums and lacks the secondary pathways offered by most established international schools.
The school follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum exclusively for primary-aged students, offering an online Parent-Student Portal that provides real-time updates on attendance, homework, grades, and behavior tracking. This digital platform represents one of the school's notable features for parent engagement, though the institution appears to focus solely on primary education without extending to IGCSE or other secondary qualifications that characterize most international schools in Kuala Lumpur.
Recent social media activity suggests the school serves students from over 28 nations, indicating some international diversity despite its smaller scale. However, Hibiscus International School receives virtually no discussion in teacher forums or detailed parent review platforms compared to prominent Kuala Lumpur institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, or the major British schools that dominate regional education conversations. The limited public information about facilities, fee structures, academic outcomes, or university pathways suggests families would need direct contact to fully evaluate the school's offerings.
What parents value
- –Parent reviews describe a 'very friendly and supportive team' across admissions, management, and teaching staff
- –Offers Cambridge Primary Curriculum with structured academic tracking
- –Features online Parent-Student Portal for real-time academic and behavioral updates
- –Serves students from over 28 nationalities according to recent school events
- –Parents describe the curriculum as 'very good with constant follow up'
Points of consideration
- –Limited to primary education only (ages 5-11), requiring transition to other schools for secondary
- –Minimal presence in international education forums and teacher discussions
- –No information available about facilities, exact fees, or academic outcomes
- –Lacks the secondary pathways (IGCSE, IB, A-Levels) offered by most KL international schools
- –Very limited public information compared to established international institutions
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years - Nursery | 3 | 5,373 |
| Early Years - Reception | 3 | 6,203 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 7,433 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7,433 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7,874 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 7,874 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8,354 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 8,354 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 8,950 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 8,950 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 8,950 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 10,980 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 10,980 |
Fees converted from MYR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 176 |
| Deposit | 1,258 |
| Registration Fee (Nursery-Year 1) | 629 |
| Registration Fee (Year 2-6) | 755 |
| Registration Fee (Year 7-9) | 880 |
| Registration Fee (Year 10-11) | 1,006 |
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Academic Results
Hibiscus International School offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum (Hibiscus International School). For the 2021 IGCSE results, the school reported its "best ever" performance (Facebook). In 2024, a student from the school earned the "Top in Malaysia Award" for Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (YouTube).
Extra Curriculars
The school offers a broad spectrum of Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) including: - Sports: Badminton Club, Futsal Club, Taekwondo Club, Swimming (offered at student accommodation), Basketball. - Arts & Music: Ballet Club, Creative Art Club, Drama & Film Club, Street Dance Club, Music Room activities. - Clubs: Chinese Language & Culture Club, Little Chef & Living Skills, TEDX Rookies Club, Newsletter Club, The Innovators Club, STEAM Club, Digital Learning Hub.
Facilities at the Kuala Lumpur campus include: - Sports: Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Futsal Court, Playground. - Academic: Physics Lab, Chem-Bio Lab, Mac-Lab, Digital Learning Hub, Library. - Arts: Art Room, Music Room.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Recognised by Malaysian Ministry of Education
- no SKIPS rating or MQA status published.
Accreditations
- None published no CIS, WASC, NEASC, COBIS/BSO, ISQM found
Memberships
- None published no FOBISIA, EARCOS, Round Square, etc
Student Body
- Total Enrolment: Approximately 260 students (International Schools Database, GoToUniversity). - Nationalities: Students from 25 to 30 different countries (GoAbroad, GoToUniversity). - Student-Teacher Ratio: Not specifically published.
Leadership
Halimah Ubaidullah - School Principal
Halimah Ubaidullah is an educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching and leadership roles. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Science, a Honors degree in Psychology, a Diploma in TESOL, and extensive professional development through Cambridge courses.
