IGB International School, Kuala Lumpur
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$11K – US$26K
Curriculum: IB
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~400
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Updated February 2026
In Brief
IGB International School (IGBIS) Kuala Lumpur is a relatively low-profile IB school that serves the local and expatriate community in Malaysia's capital. While limited public information makes it difficult to assess specific strengths or academic outcomes, the school appears to operate as a smaller alternative to KL's more prominent international institutions like ISKL or BSKL.
IGB International School follows the International Baccalaureate curriculum across its programs, positioning itself within Kuala Lumpur's competitive international education market alongside established institutions like ISKL, Alice Smith School, and British School of Kuala Lumpur. The school serves both local Malaysian families and expatriate communities seeking IB education, though it maintains a significantly lower profile compared to the city's tier-one international schools that dominate parent forum discussions and teacher recruitment conversations.
Unlike KL's most prominent international schools that generate extensive online discussion and detailed parent reviews, IGBIS operates with minimal visibility in major international school comparison platforms and expatriate community forums. This suggests the school serves a more localized market segment rather than competing directly for the expatriate families who typically drive international school discussions in cities like Kuala Lumpur. For families considering the school, direct contact would be necessary to understand current academic outcomes, facilities, fee structures, and how it positions itself against KL's established international education options.
What parents value
- –Offers IB curriculum across all programs
- –Serves both local and international families
- –Alternative option in KL's competitive international school market
Points of consideration
- –Very limited public information available about academic outcomes
- –Minimal visibility in international school discussions compared to established KL schools
- –Would require direct school contact to assess facilities and program quality
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years 1 | 3 | 12,778 |
| Early Years 2 | 3 | 14,916 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 17,935 |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 21,758 |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 21,758 |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 21,758 |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 21,758 |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 21,758 |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 23,217 |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 25,758 |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 25,758 |
| Grade 9 | 14 | 28,500 |
| Grade 10 | 15 | 28,852 |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 29,732 |
| Grade 12 | 17 | 29,732 |
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 | 252 |
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Academic Results
For the year 2025: Average IB Diploma Programme (DP) score was 35 out of 45 (World Average: 30.6); 100% of students were awarded the diploma; 17% of students scored 40 points and above; 21% of students were awarded a Bilingual Diploma; Class Average was 5.5 (World Average: 4.9) (IGBIS Results). University Destinations: 75% enter directly, 99% within 18 months; Highlights include UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, NYU, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, University of Edinburgh, University of Manchester, King's College London, University of Toronto, McGill, UBC, University of Melbourne, UNSW, Monash, Seoul National University, NTU Singapore, and HKU (IGBIS University Acceptances).
Extra Curriculars
Sports: Badminton, volleyball, football, basketball, benchball, swimming, cross country, track and field; 37 sporting teams; Everton FC International Academy at IGBIS (IGBIS ECAs, School Profile 24-25). Arts/Music: Instrumental Music Academy, Orchestra programme, Rise Theatre Company, Visual Arts Showcase (School Profile 24-25). Clubs/Other: Over 30 activities including MUN, eSports, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lego, Drama, and service-learning/CAS programmes (SchoolAdvisor.
Campus Size: 10 acres (School Profile 24-25). Swimming Pools: 50m Olympic standard pool (8 lanes) and 25m learn-to-swim pool (IGBIS Sports Facilities). Sports Halls: Indoor air-conditioned sports hall accommodating 3 basketball, 3 netball, 3 volleyball, and 12 badminton courts.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Not publicly listed.
Accreditations
- CIS accredited 2018, re-accredited 2023,
Memberships
- EARCOS, AIMS
Student Body
Total Enrolment: 416 students (2024-2025) (School Profile 24-25). Nationalities: 27 student nationalities; faculty from 19 nationalities (School Profile 24-25). Student-Teacher Ratio: Not published (Faculty count: 88).
Leadership
Dr Gregory Brunton - Head of School
Dr Gregory Brunton is an American educator with over 15 years of senior leadership experience in full-continuum IB schools in Asia. He holds an EdD in Educational Leadership focusing on intercultural collaboration, an MEd in Mathematics and Science Education, a BS in Elementary Education, and a BA in Public Administration.
