Idrissi International School, Kuala Lumpur
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$1K – US$1K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 4–13
Students: 700
Location: Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Idrissi International School Kuala Lumpur is a small eco-Islamic international school founded in 2015 in Setia Alam, following the Cambridge International Curriculum. The school operates with minimal public visibility and virtually no presence in parent forums or teacher discussions, making it difficult to assess quality or compare against Kuala Lumpur's established international schools.
Founded in 2015, Idrissi International School combines Islamic values with environmental consciousness while delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum. Located in Setia Alam, a suburb accessible from Kuala Lumpur, the school positions itself as serving families seeking education that integrates Islamic principles with international qualifications. The eco-Islamic focus represents a niche approach within Malaysia's diverse international school market.
The school's complete absence from teacher recruitment forums and parent discussion platforms suggests it operates within a very specific community rather than competing broadly in Kuala Lumpur's mainstream international education sector. Unlike established institutions such as ISKL, Alice Smith School, or Garden International School that generate extensive online discussion, Idrissi International School maintains an extremely low profile with limited publicly available information about academic results, facilities, or parent experiences.
What parents value
- –Cambridge International Curriculum provides globally recognized qualifications
- –Eco-Islamic educational approach serves families seeking values-based education
- –Setia Alam location offers suburban environment while maintaining KL accessibility
- –Established operation since 2015 suggests institutional stability
Points of consideration
- –Minimal presence in parent forums makes quality assessment challenging
- –Limited public information about academic outcomes or university placements
- –Small scale may limit extracurricular offerings compared to larger schools
- –Specialized Islamic focus may not suit all international families
- –Lack of teacher discussions suggests limited visibility in international education recruitment
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| All grades | 4–13 | 1,132 |
Fees converted from MYR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- 5-star rating SKIPS by Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Accreditations
- Cambridge Assessment International Education Checkpoint, IGCSE
- Global STEM Alliance GSA and ITEEA STEM Robotics
- JASS. No CIS, WASC, NEASC, COBIS/BSO, or ISQM published.
Memberships
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
- JASS Junior Award Scheme for Schools. No FOBISIA, EARCOS, Round Square, SEASAC, AIMS, MACS, Apple Distinguished School, HPL, or Eco-Schools published
Student Body
Kuala Lumpur's international schools serve a diverse community of expat and Malaysian families. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Assane Buana Ossofo - Principal
Assane Buana Ossofo serves as Principal of IDRISSI International School Setia Alam campus (near Kuala Lumpur), leading the primary section with a team of heads in academics, student affairs, Islamic studies, and eco/physical education.
