For foreign teachers weighing job offers in the Klang Valley, International School of Kuala Lumpur is a name that comes up often. This guide looks at what makes the school distinctive — its curriculum, facilities and the kind of teaching environment you can expect.
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The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is a co-educational, non-profit international school located in Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur. Founded in 1965, it is one of the oldest and most established international schools in Malaysia, serving students aged 3–18 on a 25-acre city campus.
Group: Independent, non-profit
Location: 2 Lorong Kelab Polo Di Raja, Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Age Range: 3–18 years
Curricula: North American Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, ISKL High School Diploma
Students: ~1,800
Nationalities: 60–70+
Founded: 1965
Location & Map: International School of Kuala Lumpur Essentials
Key Features
- One of the oldest international schools in Malaysia (established 1965)
- North American curriculum combined with the IB Diploma Programme
- Co-educational, private and non-profit
- Diverse community representing more than 60 nationalities
- Strong university counselling and global university placements
- Located on a 25-acre campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
Facilities
- State-of-the-art science laboratories
- Three libraries
- Extensive arts and athletic facilities
- Sports fields, courts and aquatic facilities
- Modern classrooms and learning spaces across a 25-acre campus
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References
- The International School of Kuala Lumpur — www.iskl.edu.my
- Tourism Malaysia — www.tourism.gov.my
