About Us
Welcome to ISKL
Since 1965, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) has been a center of excellence in international education.
ISKL is a co-educational, private, non-profit school responsible for the learning journey of over 1,700 students aged 3-18, representing more than 70 nationalities, at its campus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
ISKL offers a robust international curriculum which combines leading North American educational frameworks with global best practice. The curriculum recognizes that students are on a lifelong learning journey and is driven by ISKL’s purpose to prepare our students for life itself.
ISKL is the longest-running IB World School in Malaysia and has been authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) since 1989.
ISKL is also the only school in Malaysia to offer this range of high-quality, transdisciplinary pathways in High School that enable every learner to choose the curriculum best suited to their abilities, interests, and aspirations. Options available include PRAXIS (for Grade 9 students), Pursuits Program, the full IBDP, or a student-selected combination of individual IB, Advanced Placement, and High School Diploma courses. This flexibility creates global further education opportunities with ISKL’s students receiving acceptances from leading universities worldwide.
ISKL is accredited internationally through the Council of International Schools (CIS) and in the United States through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Across its divisions, ISKL strongly focuses on service and sustainability and is a member of the Eco-Schools organization and the Green Schools Alliance.
Parents and ISKL in Partnership
ISKL believes in the power of open and ongoing communication between parents and teachers, recognizing its critical role in supporting children's success. This communication not only strengthens the bond between parents and teachers but also actively involves parents in their children's educational journey, promoting their social-emotional well-being.
Throughout the year, we maintain frequent communication with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress. Student work is shared via online education-specific platforms, or through materials sent home. Assessments are regularly provided to showcase students' growth towards grade-level expectations, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment.
ISKL believes in a strong partnership between home and school, scheduled conferences and individual appointments with teachers, counselors, and school staff offer personalized support and help to quickly address any concerns related to the students' learning and well-being.
Our counseling team, library, teaching and learning departments, parent association, and administration collaborate to provide parent education sessions, enriching the educational experience of every child at ISKL. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in classroom activities as volunteers, guest readers, and resource speakers, further enhancing the learning journey of our students.
ISKL Heritage
Since 1965, our international school has been a beacon of learning and growth, cultivating a community where students thrive, and global citizens are formed.
Explore our history timeline to see how our values have shaped generations of learners and leaders dedicated to making a difference,
ISKL Origins
ISKL’s humble origin begins in an old palace on Jalan Maxwell in the Kenny Hills area, built in the 1920s by the Sultan of Selangor.
Under our first Head of School, Robert Fendley, classes began in September 1965 with 48 students, and numbers grew rapidly, doubling anticipated enrollment in its first year.
When the Malaysian government acquired the site, The Society for The International School of Kuala Lumpur was granted a 2.6-hectare parcel of land in Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama, Ampang Jaya. Learning at the new premises commenced in 1976.
In 1992, the Melawati campus opened to accommodate the Elementary School, and the Ampang campus became the home of the Middle and High School.
In March 1995, the High School moved to a new wing of the Ampang campus.
For more than a quarter of a century, ISKL was split into two geographically separate campuses. With a continued increase in enrollment, ISKL began searching for a site to accommodate growth, reunite both campuses and create a unique, student-centered learning environment.
After an extensive search, the 26-acre site on Ampang Hilir was selected, and in April 2016, the groundbreaking ceremony took place.
Construction was completed in time for the commencement of the 2018-2019 academic year and in August 2018, ISKL opened its doors at the Ampang Hilir Campus to over 1,700 students.
After 27 years apart, all three school divisions were reunited on one campus.