11 language schools in Kuala Lumpur from 665US$ for a 1 week English course

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English course types in Kuala Lumpur

General English courses
General adult courses cover the main elements of the English language for all levels and have various options including number of lessons per week and course duration.
Junior English courses
Junior English courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens.
- Children & Teenager English Camps - Kuala Lumpur (17)
English exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific English exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education.
- IELTS - Kuala Lumpur (11)
- TOEFL - Kuala Lumpur (1)
- Cambridge First - Kuala Lumpur (1)
- Cambridge Advanced - Kuala Lumpur (1)
- Cambridge Business - Kuala Lumpur (1)
- Other exams - Kuala Lumpur (1)
- PTE - Kuala Lumpur (1)
Private English courses
One-to-one classes in English are available in bundles which can be added to general English courses or as a stand alone course.
- Private lesson (One-to-One) - Kuala Lumpur (6)
Business English courses
Private or group business classes teach the English terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest.
- Business English Group - Kuala Lumpur (2)
- Business English Private - Kuala Lumpur (1)

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Kuala Lumpur ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Kuala Lumpur

4.4

Overall attractiveness of Kuala Lumpur

8 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Kuala Lumpur

Nightlife

3.6

Friendliness of locals

4.1

Interesing things to do

3.9

Geographic setting

3.6

Public transport

4.1

Climate

3.9

Cleanliness

3.4

Affordability

4.4

Shopping

4.0

Safety

4.4

What our students said about Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is a modern, safe city with beautiful scenery and plenty to do.

2.0Noha France

Overall, it is suitable for living and studying. It is a very nice city.

5.0Jianlong China

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Kuala Lumpur

Because I just booked a short course, I was about to leave when I found out about the activities.
Very good.

14 May 2024
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 46 years

5.0| 2 reviews

JianlongStratford International Language Centre

A well-placed school for those who prefer one-to-one lessons with the teacher

13 April 2024
Course: General English Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 23 years

3.7| 3 reviews

NohaYes English

The teachers are amazing and they are able to create a good environment in the class.

19 February 2024
Course: Intensive General English - 18 weeks
Student age: 26 years

5.0| 2 reviews

GabrieleStratford International Language Centre

The flexibility of classes is the strength of the school. They showed me around famous tourist attractions, how to take the subway, and what I needed during my stay, and the messenger communication was good, so I had no difficulty in communicating.

1 January 2024
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 30 years

3.0| 1 review

JiyoungDirect English International Language Centre

3.0| 1 review

JiyoungDirect English International Language Centre

Information about Kuala Lumpur

Why Kuala Lumpur? Literally meaning "muddy river confluence" in Malay, Kuala Lumpur has come a long way from the small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village it was only 150 years ago. Now a bustling metropolis of 7 million its skyline is dominated by the iconic 88 stories high Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin buildings in the world. On the flip side, it is also home to the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia. The dynamic city has a lot to offer the visitor with an abundance of gastronomic delights and some of the world's best shopping.

Key Facts about Kuala Lumpur

Population: L 1,454,000

Time zone: +18h. (GMT +8)

Region: Kuala Lumpur,

Currency: MYR (1 MYR = 0.2293 USD)

High season: July

Low season: February

Average course price per week (High season): 110 US$

Average course price per week (Low season): 122 US$

Cost of Living:

* 100 = prices in New York

Price index excluding rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
Price index including rent: 41* (59% cheaper than New York)

Price index food only:46* (54% cheaper than New York)
Big Mac price (Malaysia average): 10.68 MYR

(52% cheaper than in USA)

Mains electricity:

Residential voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz

Events in Kuala Lumpur

Best time to take a language course in Kuala Lumpur

January

KL New Year Run

01 January 2025This run attracts participants of all ages and fitness levels, bringing together locals and visitors to celebrate the dawn of a new year in a fun and healthy way. Apart from the race, the event offers live entertainment and music, and food stalls.

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Kuala Lumpur

Do you partner with any school in Kuala Lumpur where I can take the IELTS exam?
“In Kuala Lumpur, we partner with several schools that offer IELTS preparation courses.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2023

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in Kuala Lumpur

How do you know if a school is authentic?
“To be sure of a school's authenticity, you can take several steps. But the best way is to check its accreditations. Look for the school's accreditation from recognised accreditation bodies. Legitimate schools are generally accredited by national or international accreditation bodies. The schools listed on our site are all accredited and genuine. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 11, 2024
We would like to take two hours Chinese course for two days in Kuala Lumpur.
“We currently have no Chinese partner school in Kuala Lumpur.
However, you can select Chinese in the filter at the top of our home page, then select the country and city you want to visit, click Start to view the Chinese schools in that city.”
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 16, 2023
Is it possible to get a student visa with your school? How long does it take to get a student visa?
“For all information concerning the visa, it is best to contact the embassy directly, which will tell you the procedure to follow and the type of visa to get.
”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 06, 2023

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