The capital of Selangor, Shah Alam has many primary, private, secondary and boarding schools in the city, as well as a number of Islamic colleges. Shah Alam is situated within the Petaling Jaya District and was the first planned city in Malaysia after the country’s independence from Britain.
Public schools in Shah Alam have low tuition fees and most are supported by the local government. It is the least costly option amongst expat parents but the language barrier has parents preferring international schools instead.
Private schools in Shah Alam are known to be expensive but mainly teach classes in English, similar to international schools. Expat parents typically choose international schools to enroll their children in as the curriculum offered is usually from their own home countries.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Shah alam through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Shah alam tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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