Malaysia School Guides

Deep-dive curriculum pages and a practical relocation guide for expat families moving to Malaysia.

Relocating Expat Guide

KL, Penang, and Johor Bahru school context, visa links, and local setup tips.

Open Expat Guide

Malaysia Dependent Pass Guide

Eligibility, documents, process, and family planning notes for accompanying spouse and children.

Open Dependent Pass Guide

Curriculum Deep-Dive Pages

Pros and cons, exam context, and Malaysian schools currently matching each curriculum.

Cambridge IGCSE Pathway

A structured UK-style pathway with broad subject choice, commonly leading to A Levels in Malaysia.

~341 schools in directory Read Guide

British Curriculum (Non-IB)

National Curriculum-style progression often culminating in GCSE/IGCSE and A Levels.

~295 schools in directory Read Guide

Islamic + International Hybrid

Schools combining Islamic studies foundations with Cambridge/IGCSE or other international tracks.

~75 schools in directory Read Guide

Montessori Pathways

Child-led and developmental approach, strongest in early years and lower primary stages.

~43 schools in directory Read Guide

American Curriculum

Credit-based high school progression with GPA emphasis, often paired with AP courses in upper grades.

~40 schools in directory Read Guide

IB (International Baccalaureate)

IB builds inquiry, writing, and global-minded learning from primary years to Diploma Programme.

~32 schools in directory Read Guide