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British Curriculum Schools in Kota Kinabalu
Market Data
At a Glance
~348
International schools in Malaysia
ISC Research
Information as of July 2024
~111,000
Students enrolled
ISC Research
Information as of July 2024
~66%
Local citizens
Ministry of Education Malaysia (via Malay Mail)
Information as of May 2024
School Directory
All British Curriculum Schools in Kota Kinabalu
Ages 3–18
Policy Watch
Policy changes in Malaysia
Rules that affect cost and eligibility, with the date each was last checked.
- In force
6% service tax on school fees above MYR 60,000
Since 1 July 2025 a 6% service tax applies to the portion of private and international school fees that exceeds MYR 60,000 per student per academic year. Only the amount above the threshold is taxed. Malaysian citizens and holders of an OKU disability card are exempt, so it falls in practice on foreign students at higher-fee schools. Scholarships, education loans and fee exemptions are not taxed.
In force since July 2025 · Checked August 2026
- Announced
SPM Bahasa Melayu and History for Malaysian citizens
In January 2026 the government announced that Malaysian citizen students in international schools will be required to sit SPM Bahasa Melayu and History, with passing both linked to admission to public universities. As at May 2026 the technical implementation, assessment arrangements and start date were still being finalised and no first-affected cohort had been confirmed. The requirement applies to Malaysian students, not to foreign nationals.
Announced January 2026 · Checked August 2026