KIS is a not-for-profit school and our running costs are covered by termly tuition fees. The fees are set each year by the school’s Board of Governors.
APPLICATION FEE
A non-refundable Application Fee of RM 800 is payable on submission of the application for all students from Reception to Year 13.
ONE TIME FEES
Fee Type | Applicable to | Fee per child | Notes |
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Registration Fee | Reception – Year 13 | RM 1,000 | Non refundable. A one off fee to be paid before the student is enrolled. |
Capital Fee | Reception – Foundation 2 | RM 2,000 | Non refundable. A one off fee to be paid before the student is enrolled in school. Transferable upon entry to Year 1 |
Year 1 – Year 13 | RM 8,000 | Non refundable. A one off fee to be paid before the student is enrolled in school | |
Refundable Deposit | Reception – Year 13 | RM 2,500 | The deposit after deductions for any amounts owing to the school and in accordance with the school’s withdrawal and refund policies will be returned to parents within 30 days of completion of all withdrawal procedures. |
2019-20 TERMLY TUITION FEES
There are 3 terms per year (See school calendar).
Year | Termly Tuition Fee (3x per year) | Termly School Development Fund Levy (3x per year) | Annual fee (3 x Termly Tuition Fee plus 3 x School Development Fund Levy) |
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Reception & Foundation 11 | 4,050 | 700 | 14,250 |
Reception & Foundation 12 | 5,850 | 700 | 19,650 |
Foundation 2 | 6,975 | 700 | 23,025 |
Years 1-2 | 9,115 | 700 | 29,445 |
Years 3-5 | 9,660 | 700 | 30,240 |
Year 6 | 10,200 | 700 | 32,700 |
Years 7 & 8 | 11,810 | 700 | 37,530 |
Year 9 | 12,345 | 700 | 39,135 |
Years 10 & 11 | 13,905 | 700 | 43,815 |
Years 12 & 13 | 14,420 | 700 | 45,360 |
2. 2pm Reception and Foundation 1 finish, available upon request and subject to a one week trial period
SIBLING DISCOUNT
The following discount structure applies to the tuition fee for siblings in Foundation 2 to Year 13:
Entitlement | Tuition Fee |
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1st child | full fee |
2nd child | 5% discount |
3rd child | 10% discount |
4th child | 20% discount |
5th child | 40% discount |
OTHER SCHOOL FEES
Annual Student Accident Insurance |
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RM 31.80 |
Individual Needs Support Fee ( English as an Additional Language or Special Educational Needs ) |
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RM 1860 per term |
Both English as an Additional Language and Special Educational Needs |
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RM 2790 per term |
Textbooks and Equipment:
Reception to Year 11 fees are inclusive of text books, materials, resources and general classroom stationery. Students in Years 12 and 13 must purchase approved course text books from the school. Year 12 and Year 13 students are expected to have their own laptop computers.
School Uniforms:
Most school uniform can be purchased from the KIS Shop which is located in the School Hall. See the school uniform page for further details.
Public Exams Fees:
IGCSE and A Level exam fees are set each year by the Exam Boards. Parents with children taking these exams will be invoiced individually, including an additional charge to cover the cost of the exam invigilators and courier charges.
Field / Residential / Social / Class Trips:
All school trips must be self-financing. Fees are normally charged on an individual basis, based on quoted costs incurred for the trip concerned.
Catered Lunches:
Lunches are available to pre-purchase from the on-site Healthy Heart Canteen. Alternatively students can bring in their own healthy lunches. The menu and order form for lunches will be sent to families each month through the Weekly Newsletter. Menu selection and payment is made to the caterer direct and full information is provided on the order form.
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FEE PAYMENT
School fees are strictly due and payable in advance before the date of admission and/or the first day of each term.
Payment options |
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1. Annual payment of all fees (with a 4% discount on the tuition fee)* |
2. Termly payment |
3. Monthly instalment payments (a surcharge of RM 150 per term is applicable) |
- Cheque or bank draft in Ringgit Malaysia to be made payable to ‘Kinabalu International School’.
- Payment into Kinabalu International School account using cash or cheque, please inform the school by fax or email. Attach a copy of your bank-in slip so that your payment can be verified accordingly.
- Bank Transfer or Online Banking: Please quote the invoice number when paying via this method. The bank slip must be submitted to the school office in exchange for an official receipt.