SEN International Schools in Malaysia

Last updated 21 July 2026

About international schools in Malaysia

A growing number of international schools in Malaysia offer dedicated learning support for students with special educational needs. Provision ranges from basic in-class differentiation to specialist units with trained SEN coordinators, educational psychologists, and individualised education plans. Kuala Lumpur has the widest choice, though Penang and Johor Bahru also have schools with notable SEN programmes.

Compare 92 SEN / Special Education international schools in Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 42,142), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 92 schools · avg fee MYR 42,142

Schools listed: 92
Curricula: 26
Average annual fee: MYR 42,142
Fee range: MYR 2 – 247,800
Most common curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE (63 schools)
Average school size: 702 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Seri Omega Private & International School
Oldest: The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus (1946)
With boarding: 19

54 international schools in Kuala Lumpur

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A view of the Jubilee Centre building and the playground.

The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus

SEN International Schools in Malaysia

54 international schools in Kuala Lumpur

The Alice Smith School - Primary Campus

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 11

The Alice Smith School - Secondary Campus

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 18

Epsom College in Malaysia

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

St. Marian's

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 4 to 17

Sunway City International School Kuala Lumpur

IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 18

15 international schools in Johor Bahru

Marlborough College Malaysia

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

R.E.A.L Schools - Johor Bahru

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Mount Safa International School

Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 16

Happy Villa Kindergarten - Taman Bukit Indah

Ages 3 to 6

Seri Jubli International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 16

13 international schools in Penang

Assumption International Secondary School

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 19

St. Christopher's International School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 3 to 10

Starbright Kindergarten - Taman Bagan Butterworth

Ages 2 to 6

Straits International School Penang

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

Sri KDU International School Penang

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

2 international schools in Malacca

UUM International School Melaka

Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 11 to 19

Melaka International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 18

2 international schools in Sabah

Jesselton International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 18

Kinabalu International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

1 international school in Genting Highlands

Highlands International Boarding School

Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels · Ages 11 to 18

1 international school in Sarawak

Tunku Putra-HELP School

British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels · Ages 3 to 19

1 international school in Ipoh

Knewton Global Schools Ipoh

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 16

1 international school in Kuantan

International School of Kuantan

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), American Curriculum · Ages 5 to 18

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