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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Introduction
Tanarata International School sits on a 5-acre campus at Planters Grounds in Klang Valley, with a site and a lake at the hill. It is near Putrajaya/Cyberjaya, with easy access to a highway via KTM Komuter, Putra LRT and KLIA Transit; private transport can be arranged from pickups. The Cambridge International Examinations programme leads to IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications, taught through hands-on, inquiry-driven methods. Regular field trips and work experiences are supported by an advisory program. Facilities include primary and secondary classrooms, natural science laboratories, music/drama spaces, Art & Design rooms, an IT/AV lab, and a library with Junior and Senior sections. The campus features Watersides Café, Hall, a play yard, games room, turf field, indoor badminton, and outdoor courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball, plus a swimming pool. Languages offered include Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish and French; Art and Music are active in both divisions for families.
- Resource Fund contribution is RM 600.00 per term. This is payable on a termly basis and is collected for a total of 12 terms (four years).
Tuition fees (per term) — by year group
- Year 1 (Primary): RM 8,580 per term (equivalent to RM 25,740 per year). - Year 2 (Primary): RM 8,580 per term (equivalent to RM 25,740 per year). - Year 3 (Primary): RM 9,185 per term (equivalent to RM 27,555 per year). - Year 4 (Primary): RM 9,185 per term (equivalent to RM 27,555 per year). - Year 5 (Primary): RM 9,790 per term (equivalent to RM 29,370 per year). - Year 6 (Primary): RM 9,790 per term (equivalent to RM 29,370 per year). - Year 7 (Secondary): RM 10,670 per term (equivalent to RM 32,010 per year). - Year 8 (Secondary): RM 10,670 per term (equivalent to RM 32,010 per year). - Year 9 (Secondary): RM 10,670 per term (equivalent to RM 32,010 per year). - Year 10 (Secondary, IGCSE): RM 12,650 per term (equivalent to RM 37,950 per year). - Year 11 (Secondary, IGCSE): RM 12,650 per term (equivalent to RM 37,950 per year).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates three terms per year. Tuition fees and the Resource Fund contribution are payable 30 days before the start of each term. Term start months are January, April and September. - Students admitted in the second half of any term are charged half of the basic term fee for that term; no other pro‑rata reductions are provided. If a student leaves during a term, that term's fees are not refundable. - A 10% sibling discount on tuition fees is applied to each subsequent child after the eldest.
Late payment policy and penalties
- Fees are due by the invoice date. A cumulative late payment charge of 5% per month is applied after 15 days beyond the invoice due date. If payment is 30 days overdue the school may withhold student records and prohibit attendance until the account is brought up to date. Any bank or transaction charges incurred are charged to the student's account.
Payment methods and practical notes on payment
- Accepted methods: cheque drawn on a local bank denominated in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), direct bank transfer to the school's bank account, or cash deposit into the school's bank account (with proof of deposit provided to the registrar). Cash payments are not accepted at the TiS Registrar's office. Any bank charges arising from payment are charged to the payer. Tuition and fees are invoiced in RM only.
Boarding
- The school does not operate a regular boarding programme for students; boarding is not offered as a standard service. Boarding arrangements appearing for short youth leadership or camp programmes are separate and not ongoing boarding provision. Regular boarding fees are not listed because normal provision is a day-school model.
Other costs and additional fees
- Miscellaneous costs that are charged in addition to tuition include uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, school trips, external examination fees, and organised activities using external instructors (e.g., Karate, Drama, Dance, Tae‑Kwon‑Do). These costs are usually paid separately to suppliers or service providers unless otherwise notified. Extra‑curricular activities, technology devices, school camps, and some field trips are additional to the tuition amounts listed.
Refunds and deposit return
- The refundable deposit is returned only when a student disenrolls after giving a minimum one full term's (four months') prior written notice. Term fees already charged for a term in which the student leaves are not refundable. Refunds of the deposit require a written request and fulfilment of the notice requirement.
Key administrative points (summary)
- Currency: all invoices are in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). - Resource Fund: RM 600 per term (collected termly for 12 terms). - Application fee: RM 900. Admission fees and refundable deposits apply per year group as listed above. - Payment terms: fees due 30 days before each term; late penalties apply; records may be withheld for overdue accounts.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions into the school are strictly via an entrance examination and interviews with parents, and are at the sole discretion of the school's admission committee. 1. Submit a completed application for admission along with all supporting collateral and transcripts to the Registrar. (Enrollment Application Form is available below in PDF format.) The TiS Student Enrollment Application Form can be viewed, downloaded, saved and printed. 2. An offer of admission must be accepted in writing along with payment of the registration or deposit fees before the earlier of two weeks from the date of offer, or two weeks from the start of the school term; if not, the enrollment offer is voided and the corresponding student-enrollment position is extended to another applicant. 3. Students are normally admitted to Year 1 to Year 10 at the beginning of the school year in September; all requests for admission must be directed to the Registrar. 4. There is no direct admission into Year 11, as preparation for the IGCSE examinations is spread over two years and begins in Year 10. Direct admission is possible for the Year 12 2-year AS/A Level programme. 5. Admission requirements include an assessment scheduled after a completed admission application is received by the Registrar. Baseline topics include a test of ability in written and spoken English, a test of numeracy, and an interview with the parent(s) and student by the teaching team and admission committee. The entrance assessment normally takes two school days. 6. Submit application forms, with all necessary supporting documents, to the school's Admin Office no later than two weeks before term begins. 7. TiS @ Planters Grounds, 3 1/2 miles Kajang-Serdang Road, 43000 Selangor, Malaysia. +603 8737-7366 | +603 8912-9839.
FAQs
Where is Tanarata International School located?
Tanarata International School is at Planters Grounds, 3 1/2 miles Kajang-Serdang Road, 43000 Selangor, Malaysia. It sits in the Klang Valley near Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Country Heights, with easy access to the North-South Highway. The 5-acre campus is set on landscaped grounds with a lake and is reachable by KTM Komuter, Putra LRT, and KLIA Transit; private transport can be arranged for designated pickup points.
What levels does TiS serve and what curriculum does it follow?
TiS provides Primary and Secondary education and follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum, leading to IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications. The school emphasizes learning by doing, with field trips and work experiences integrated into the program. An advisory program supports thinking skills and test-taking strategies.
What facilities can students use on campus?
The 5-acre Planters Grounds campus includes natural science laboratories, music and drama rooms, art and design spaces, and an IT/AV lab. There's a library/resource centre, Watersides Café, and a multi-purpose hall cum auditorium. Outdoor facilities include a turf field for soccer/football and hockey, outdoor courts for basketball/tennis/volleyball, indoor badminton courts, a swimming pool, and spaces to support students with special needs education.
How much is the application fee and what are the admission costs by year?
The non-refundable application fee is RM 900. Admission fees and refundable deposits vary by year: Year 1–2: RM 4,300 with RM 3,000 deposit; Year 3–4: RM 5,400 with RM 3,250 deposit; Year 5–6: RM 6,500 with RM 3,500 deposit; Year 7–9: RM 7,400 with RM 3,750 deposit; Year 10–11 (IGCSE): RM 8,700 with RM 4,000 deposit.
What is the tuition cost and the term schedule at TiS?
Tuition per term ranges from RM 8,580 (Years 1–2) to RM 12,650 (Years 10–11). The school operates three terms per year, with fees due 30 days before each term starts (January, April, September). A Resource Fund of RM 600 per term is payable termly, for 12 terms in total, and a 10% sibling discount applies to subsequent children.
What other costs should I budget for besides tuition?
Additional costs typically include uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, school trips, external examination fees, and activities led by external instructors. Some extra-curricular activities, technology devices, school camps, and certain field trips may incur extra charges.
Is there a waitlist or scholarships at TiS?
There is no published information about a waitlist or scholarships in the available data.
How does TiS handle late payments and penalties?
Fees are due 30 days before the term starts. A late payment charge of 5% per month applies after 15 days beyond the due date, and if payments are 30 days overdue the school may withhold records and prohibit attendance until the account is current. Bank or transaction charges are charged to the payer, and invoices are in RM.
What exams and qualifications does TiS prepare students for?
TiS follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) framework, leading to IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications.
Are field trips and work experiences part of the curriculum?
Yes. Field trips and work experiences are integrated as regular parts of Tanarata education, supported by an advisory program that helps develop thinking and test-taking skills.
Is there a pathway to AS/A Levels or Year 12 admissions?
Direct admission is possible for the Year 12 2-year AS/A Level programme. Year 11 is typically the IGCSE stage, with Year 12/AS-A Levels following thereafter.
What learning and arts facilities does TiS offer?
In the arts, Primary and Secondary divisions offer Art & Design and Music. The campus includes dedicated spaces for these subjects, plus a library/resource centre and a multi-purpose hall for performances.
Which languages are taught at TiS?
Languages offered include Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish and French, taught as subjects in both Primary and Secondary divisions under the Cambridge curriculum.
Does TiS offer any language immersion or bilingual programs?
The available information indicates languages are taught as separate subjects; there is no explicit mention of bilingual or immersion programs.
What extracurricular and leadership opportunities exist at TiS?
Extra-curricular activities are arranged during the academic year, and students have a voice in charting their own courses and shaping the community. The Tanarata Community Club engages families in school events.
What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions are available?
The campus includes dedicated spaces to support students with special needs education. Details on safeguarding policies, EAL support, or mental wellbeing programs are not specified in the available information.
Is TiS a boarding school?
TiS operates as a day-school model; there is no regular boarding programme offered. Short-term boarding arrangements may occur only for specific leadership or camp programs and are not ongoing.
What does the school culture look like in terms of uniforms and meals?
Specific details on school uniforms aren't provided. On-campus food services include Watersides Café, but there isn't published information on meal programs.
Does TiS hold any accreditations or awards?
No information about accreditations or awards is provided in the available data.
What is the TiS community and how can families get involved?
The Tanarata Community Club engages families in school events, and families can participate in the school community through these activities.
