Choosing the right school for your child is a crucial decision, and it is important to get the essential information you need to make the right choice. At Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur (SBPSKL), our commitment is to realise each student’s potential, hone their gifts and talents through education and child development. We assure you that all processes are transparent, equitable and stress-free for both you and your child.
Whether your child is starting school for the first time or transitioning from another school, we know that finding the right match for your child is very important. We encourage families to take the time to research our school, come and visit us if you can, meet as many teachers and students to ask questions. Our Admissions team will be present to help you gain a deeper understanding of our curriculum, culture, and approach to learning.
Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur curriculum is based on the National KSSR and KSSM Curriculum. However, being a private school we are able to offer many additional subjects, teaching approaches and co-curricular activities. We emphasize English as well as the Malay language, where students who wish to enrol in the school must be comfortable in both languages and display an acceptable level of proficiency to be able to progress and participate in all classroom activities.
Please refer to our Enrolment Process before beginning the application. This will help you identify the documents you will need to prepare in order to complete your application. Your application will be reviewed by our Admissions team once all of the documents have been submitted.
Step 1: Application
Submit your application to Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur with a completed and signed application form together with the documents and items listed below. Additional documents may be required as and when necessary. Please note that we are unable to process any application until all required documentation and the application fee have been received. The following is our Application Criteria:
Applicants who are staying with an appointed Guardian, parents must provide the School with the Guardian’s most recent photo, a copy of Guardian’s Passport, Identity Card (Malaysian), Visa (non-Malaysian) and a letter confirming the appointment.
Application Fee – A non-refundable and non-transferable fee, payable in one payment by either cash, a cross cheque/bank draft in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) or via bank transfer to “Lang Education Sdn Bhd”.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place. We advise all interested parents/guardians to submit the application as early as possible as the whole process can be quite time consuming. Where possible, the school will try and provide a realistic assessment of the possible timing for admission. You may submit your application in person or courier the documentation to us at:
Step 2: Assessment
Applicants will be scheduled for an assessment session when there is an available slot provided the application is complete.
The nature of the assessment varies for different year groups and may require meeting a member of the academic staff. The assessment process is designed to ensure that placement of your child will best meet their educational and personal requirements. The assessment is also designed to help ascertain whether a child would require specific support.
Note that the assessment material is private and a property of the school. Parents are not entitled to view or obtain copies prior to or after the child’s assessment.
Step 3: Review
Assessed applications will be reviewed taking into consideration various factors, including the results of the assessment, school reports, subject options, language ability, behaviour and availability of a slot.
Assessment result will be informed to the parents within seven (7) days. However, this may take a few additional days during peak enrollment period if there is a sudden increase in the volume of applications. The school reserves the right to assign priorities for admission or refuse admission for any reason deemed fit. Where places are insufficient, applicants remain on the waiting list and parents/guardians will be informed.
Step 4: Admission
If the application is successful, an offer of place will be made. Placement of the child is at the absolute discretion of the school, taking into consideration various factors which includes current academic ability and the child’s level of achievement relative to their peers.
An offer of admission to the school is also based on the belief that a child will benefit from the curriculum offered and that his/her admission. There is a possibility a child will be offered a Conditional Offer for very specific conditions or concerns.
The acceptance of the offer must be made by paying the applicable fees on or before the stipulated date on the letter of offer. The payment of the required fees constitutes the acceptance of a place and therein confirms the place for your child.
Upon receiving payment of the non refundable Registration Fee and a refundable Deposit (terms and conditions apply), which confirms an acceptance of offer, the school will communicate the start date of your child. Admissions department will provide details of their first day at the school.
*Notes to expatriate students:
The Malaysian Immigration Authority requests that all expatriate students obtain a relevant Visa upon acceptance by the school. Student Visa application is the responsibility of the parents. The school will only assist where and when necessary. The school will also not be responsible for any guardian visa application submission or approvals as it is the responsibility of the parents.
For non-Malaysian citizens, admission to the school, and their continued status as a student is conditional on the child possessing a valid visa issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department and fulfilling all policies set by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. The parent shall undertake to keep the school informed of any change in the status during the child’s enrolment at the school.
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