Selected International Preschools in Malaysia
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This article was updated on 5th February 2025.
For parents looking to enrol their child in International Schools, Early Years Programs provided by these schools can be a beneficial foundation for them to excel in later grades/years. From various choice of curriculums, philosophy and facilities, we have compiled a list of International Schools with impressive profiles of Early Years Programs.
Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.
Established in mid-2018 and strategically located at Bandar Baru Klang, Acmar International and Private Schools have earned a reputation of being the top in its category owing to its wholesome holistic approach in guiding its students to emerge as creative and critical thinkers with indispensable 21st century skills. These inevitably equal to owning top-notch facilities that are conducive for students to hone knowledge and timely skills on droning, robotics, coding, etc.
In supporting our nation’s aspiration to be a regional education hub, AIS is committed to excellence and prioritises quality education for its students with educators and staff who pledge their services to the school and to the community on the whole. It offers a fully attainable international and private school education for all students residing in Malaysia. Its well-managed boarding facilities make it even more accessible for all.
Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), is a top international school located in Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan. Established 20 years ago, AISM offers quality educational programmes for kids from as young as age 3.
The school, which follows the well-balanced Australian Curriculum, consists of the Early Learning Centre (ELC), Junior School, and Middle & Senior School. The ELC follows a mix of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, which work together to facilitate the development of the whole child.
AISM aims to create a superb learning experience for all their students, where kids are nurtured to be curious, critical thinkers, who respect one another and their environment. At this school, kids are taught to use mindfulness, which helps support their wellbeing and education.
Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, Bangsar is located in a beautiful bungalow surrounded by lush greenery in a quiet, serene cul-de-sac neighbourhood off Jalan Pantai. They have much to offer for the local community, using the Early Years Foundation Stage programme that focuses on the child.
The school also offers the Cambridge Primary curriculum for their Primary 1 students. This large school is furnished with state-of-the-art facilities and exciting extracurricular activities such as ballet, taekwondo, and swimming.
Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, Bangsar really cares about the learning and development of children. The school promises a different education system with quality management and teaching that will transform children into the best versions of themselves who are ready to face challenges, and excel in school and in life.
Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, Bangsar
At Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years, the focus is on who the child is and who the child aspires to be. By inspiring a sense of excellence in education and life, Beaconhouse strives to equip lifelong learners to thrive in the fast-changing and culturally diverse world with open minds, and to embrace their responsibilities with confidence.
The most influential factor of children’s learning success at Beaconhouse is exceptional teaching. The faculty consists of not only qualified and highly experienced professionals but also progressive individuals who are passionate and deeply committed.
To ensure that children thrive, diverse co-curricular offerings educate the whole child, opening the door to the whole wide world through a framework that is guided by the Cambridge curriculum. Dynamic learning opportunities balance a rich, academic environment with creative, purposeful play, helping children build a strong foundation of knowledge about the world around them. They inculcate habits of critical inquiry and scientific analysis such as free exploration, posing hypothesis and drawing conclusions through varied themes and projects.
It is the school’s vision to operate at the forefront of early education globally and progressively. By implementing the best learning strategies, teachers at Beaconhouse prepare children to meet the 21st century with a repertoire of skills that will position them for success. Your child’s future starts with an education at Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years.
The Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years (BNEY) in U-Thant, Ampang is in one of the most exclusive addresses in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, with the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers just approximately 10 minutes away. The Beaconhouse group is one of the largest school systems, with schools operating in various parts of the world, such as Malaysia, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, and Belgium. Presently, there are 14 schools under Beaconhouse Malaysia all within the Klang Valley, offering the KSSR and KSSM National curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE programme. For the past 43 years, Beaconhouse has provided a top-notch quality education system from preschool to postgraduate level, imparting quality education internationally across 8 countries.
BNEY U-Thant Ampang offers your little ones high-quality education through the integration of best international practices, the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Beaconhouse School System Curriculum. The holistic learning approach seeks to fully address and activate all aspects of the children’s personality: intellect, emotion, imagination, and physical development, thus providing them with the foundation for BNEY’s curricula and teaching philosophy.
Cranbridge International School, Kuala Lumpur offers a stimulating environment for students to exude academic ambition and benefit from an all-round development as individuals and global citizens. The school started as a learning centre with a humble handful of students. Today, it continues to promote an intimate setting with a close-knit community who believes “All Children Can and Will Learn”.
At Cranbridge, students learn across a continuum of programmes guided by the Pearson Edexcel syllabus. Pearson Edexcel is grounded in the quality and traditions of the British education system made relevant for today’s international learners. Starting from preschool to A Level, students are continually inspired to pursuit their personal best, while equipping themselves with 21st century skills to thrive in this rapidly changing world.
Cranbridge International School is an approved examination centre for Edexcel assessments. The school has a strong track record of academic excellence with top scorers across O Level and A Level qualifications. Students continuously celebrate outstanding results including Highest in Asia for Advanced Level Mathematics 2018 and Highest in the World for Further Pure Mathematics 2018 – a true testament to the quality of education offered at Cranbridge.
Epsom International School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. The school delivers first-class education based upon the UK National Curriculum and is the only international campus of the prestigious Epsom College UK. The 50 acre self-contained private campus has purpose built ultra-modern and high-tech buildings, with specialised facilities for music, drama and sport.Education begins at Prep School (Ages 3 – 11) and continues into Senior School (Ages 12 – 18) Senior School Students sit for IGCSE and A Levels with the majority going on to study at the leading prestigious UK universities. Dedicated, experienced expatriate teachers provide students with outstanding learning experiences that lead to consistently high levels of achievement. Epsom’s Weekday Boarding Programme is available for Year 5 to Year 13 students. It offers working parents and children the best of both worlds – the ability to focus entirely on learning and the demands of work during the week.
Identified as the only school in Malaysia offering all four programmes in the International Baccalaureate’s continuum, namely the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Years Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP); IGB International School (IGBIS) is unwaveringly committed to producing exceptional individuals who have the drive to think critically, have a knack for problem solving and have an unquenchable thirst for continuous personal growth. Consequently, it comes as no surprise to find that IB students are actually more likely to complete an undergraduate degree and go on to pursue graduate undertakings compared to their peers.
The IB curriculum is known to be engaging and inspiring, and it enables students to truly excel and discover their potential. On top of that, the curriculum is incredibly rewarding for individuals who have the tendency to keep pushing themselves further. Students will also have the knowledge and a level of confidence that will propel them ahead for the rest of their lives.
King’s International School, Seremban provides a quality British-based curriculum for early years, primary, and secondary education. The school promotes academic excellence, character building, and global citizenship through the Cambridge International and IB programmes. Innovative teaching methods, a digital-first approach, and extensive co-curricular activities support diverse learning needs. Students benefit from modern facilities and a culture of inclusivity and community engagement, preparing them for future success in a globalised world. The curriculum includes foundational subjects and fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, with strong emphasis on digital literacy and practical knowledge.
Lil Unicorn by Dwi Emas International School, Shah Alam provides a future-ready education that empowers the next generation of young leaders to thrive with entrepreneurial capacities. It equips students with the anticipated skills to navigate what lies ahead. And they start doing this at the preschool level. It uses a Finnish-Asian Hybrid Programme with Entrepreneurship and is built upon Finland’s acclaimed pedagogical approach which promotes personalised learning for children.Teachers at Lil Unicorn are trained using their very own ACE EdVenture Training Programme. Their sterling teacher training programme earned them a stamp of approval from the Education Alliance Finland (one of the
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