Established in 1946 as the first British international school in Malaysia, The Alice Smith School (frequently known as KLASS) is a distinguished, not-for-profit coeducational institution catering to students from early years through to senior school. Delivering an authentic English National Curriculum, the school prepares learners for GCSE, IGCSE, and A Level qualifications while operating out of its historic Jalan Bellamy campus in Kuala Lumpur. Its rich heritage and unique status as a community-governed, non-profit foundation set it apart for parents seeking a time-tested British academic pathway.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Nurturing community and pastoral care: Parents frequently praise the supportive, child-centered environment and leafy primary campus setting.
- Reputation and academic quality: Highly regarded across Malaysia for its British curriculum standards, extracurricular offerings, and strong university placement records.
- Competitive compensation: Teachers highlight attractive salary packages, comprehensive benefits, and strong savings potential relative to Kuala Lumpur living costs.
Negatives
- Leadership instability and staff morale: Teacher discussions frequently cite past administrative conflict, union disputes, and governance issues impacting educator retention.
- Split-campus travel logistics: Families with older and younger children note that the distance between Jalan Bellamy (primary) and Seri Kembangan (secondary) can make daily commutes difficult in heavy traffic.
- Address
- No 2 Jalan BellamyKuala Lumpur, 50460Malaysia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Malaysia (+60) +60 3-2148-3674
- System
- British
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- A Level, GCSE, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students
- Coeducational
