According to International Schools Database’s (ISD) latest research, with a median of US$5,432 per year, Kuala Lumpur is Asia’s second-cheapest city for international schools, trailing only Phnom Penh.
“Affordable prices can still be found in the region, however, with Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, and Penang they are among the cheapest cities on the list,” ISD said.
The study, now in its third year, has aided local and expat parents in selecting the ideal international school for their children, parents can use the database to locate, research, and compare international schools in cities all over the world.
China is heavily represented among the most expensive cities in Asia, with other wealthy Asian countries like South Korea and Singapore not far behind.
Overall, the four most expensive countries for international education are the United States, China, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The countries are known for having some of the world’s best international schools.
However, ISD says, “They are known for high costs of living, particularly in the cities that feature in its top 10 rankings. These include New York, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Beijing, and Shanghai.”
Africa, for the third year in a row, is the most affordable continent for international education.
However, according to the database, there have been some unexpected changes within the region, Casablanca has dropped from 44th to 72nd place on the list of cheapest cities.
With the exception of Cape Town, which remains the cheapest city, and Johannesburg, which is ranked 68th, all other African cities included in the ISD research have shifted positions.
