Hibiscus International School, Kuala Lumpur campus

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 GroupAgeUSDTotal Annual Fee
Early Years - Nursery35,373
Early Years - Reception36,203
Year 157,433
Year 267,433
Year 377,874
Year 487,874
Year 598,354
Year 6108,354
Year 7118,950
Year 8128,950
Year 9138,950
Year 101410,980
Year 111510,980

Fees converted from MYR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.

Additional Fees

FeeAmount
Application Fee176
Deposit1,258
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

Photos

Hibiscus International School, Kuala Lumpur campus

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.