The Secondary School academic programme is divided into Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form). BSKL students achieve high academic results, driven by our strong focus on student happiness.

The Key Stage 3 programme instils a foundation of core knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare students for the Key Stage 4 IGCSE programme. Using the English National Curriculum (ENC), lessons and materials are adapted to international and local contexts. The subjects offered are English, mathematics, science, geography, history, drama, art, ICT, graphic design and PE; and the option of two MFL (modern foreign language) subjects. Key Stage 4 sees students embark on the two-year IGCSE programme, which is known to be academically rigorous and leads to Sixth Form. Subjects have specific international elements and content developed by subject specialists to ensure topics are relevant. When students reach Sixth Form, they will be studying for their A Levels, and each student is assigned a dedicated tutor/mentor who will guide them throughout their Sixth Form years. Year 12 students will focus on university preparations with internships/work placements and plenty of leadership opportunities; while Year 13 students will focus on university applications and preparing for life after school. 

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) opened in 2009 and is part of the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) – the world’s leading premium education group with 68 schools in 29 countries. As part of this network, BSKL has strengthened its academic credentials and enhanced learning through several key initiatives. These include collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious educational institutions including MIT, Juilliard and UNICEF, as well as access to the Global Campus, which allows students to learn new skills and develop a truly international perspective through online, in-school and worldwide experiences. BSKL is the first school in Asia to be awarded the COBIS (Council of British International Schools) Patron’s Accreditation.