Summer 2026 Complete Guide

【2026 Latest Edition】Malaysia'sSummer Schools & Summer CampsTop Picks Compared! A Short-Term Study Abroad Guide for International Schools

Open to external participants! A thorough comparison of summer schools and camps hosted by international schools in Malaysia in 2026. We have compiled short-term study abroad information for popular areas including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, and Penang.

10+ Programs open to external participants
5 Areas KL · Selangor · Negri Sembilan · Johor · Penang
Ages 3–12 For preschoolers to primary school children
Late June – August Earliest start · Running through August
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Table of Contents

  1. Why Malaysia's Summer Schools Are Attracting Attention Now
  2. Recommended Programs by Area
  3. Cost, Schedule & Age Comparison Table
  4. Summer 2026 Event Calendar
  5. Estimated Costs (by Type)
  6. Things to Check Before Applying
  7. Frequently Asked Questions

Why Malaysia

Why Malaysia'sSummer SchoolsAre Attracting Attention Now

Located in Southeast Asia yet home to a concentration of international schools offering British and American curricula, Malaysia has seen a growing number of schools actively hosting summer schools open to children who are not current students — drawing increasing interest from participants coming from Japan.

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English × Multicultural Environment

All classes are conducted in English. In an environment where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western cultures coexist, children naturally develop English communication skills.

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About 7 Hours from Japan

7–8 hours by direct flight. The time difference is smaller than studying in Europe (only -1 hour), making it less physically demanding even for younger children.

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Better Value for Money Than Western Countries

Even for equivalent British-style education, the total cost is often lower than in the UK itself or Singapore.

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More Schools Now Open to External Participants

Prestigious schools such as Epsom, Raffles, IGBIS, and Alice Smith officially offer programs that accept applications from non-enrolled students.

🇲🇾 Key Points for Summer 2026

  • Choose your style — from day camps to 26-night residential programs
  • Schools partnered with Camp Beaumont allow weekly enrollment, making it easy to apply even for short stays
  • Some programs offer level-based class placement, from beginner to upper-intermediate English learners
  • Choose by goal: sports-focused (soccer, parkour), STEAM, intensive English, and more

Programs 2026

Recommended Programs by Area

The following programs have been confirmed as open to external participants for summer 2026. We have narrowed the list to those targeting children aged 3–12.

📍 Central Kuala Lumpur
Alice Smith School — Primary Campus
Alice Smith School Primary Campus
Camp Beaumont STEAM
RM957–1,595 / week
👦 Ages 3–12 📅 7/6–8/7 (weekly) 🌞 Day Camp STEAM
A day camp divided into 3 courses by age: "Playtime (ages 3–4)", "Magic (ages 5–7)", and "Active (ages 8–12)". Themed around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), children can immerse themselves in an English-language environment through play. An 8% SST (tax) is added separately to the fees.

Contact: +603 2148 3674 / hello@alice-smith.edu.my
Official Page (Camp Beaumont × Alice Smith)
UCSI International School — Kuala Lumpur
UCSI International School Kuala Lumpur Campus
Summer Camp 2026
RM7,000–8,000 / 2 weeks
👦 Ages 7–14 📅 7/19–8/2 or 8/2–8/16 🏨 Residential (15 nights) English Robotics
A full-scale 2-week residential program featuring a diverse range of activities including English leadership courses, robotics, Model ASEAN, a cultural night, and a gala dinner. Note that fees may differ between the official page and the PDF application form, so please check with the organizers for the latest information.

Contact: WhatsApp +60 18-985 9880
Official Page (UCSI KL Summer Camp)
📍 Selangor
IGB International School (IGBIS)
IGB International School
Summer School 2026
RM5,600 (10% discount shown)
📅 7/13–7/24 (Mon–Fri) 🌞 Day Program Sports Language Arts
Held at the Sungai Buloh campus. A rich day program offering a variety of options in academics, sports, language, and arts. Lunch and snacks included. A dedicated public-facing page is available, and acceptance of external students has been confirmed.

Contact: summerschool@igbis.edu.my / +603 6145 4688
Official Page (IGBIS Summer School)
IGB International School (IGBIS)
IGB International School
Summer School × Everton Football Club
RM2,800 / week
📅 7/6–7/10, 7/27–7/31 ⚽ Sports Camp Football
A full-scale football camp run in partnership with Everton FC of the English Premier League. Participation is available on a weekly basis, allowing children to immerse themselves in an English-speaking environment through sport. Transportation option available (add-on).

Contact: summerschool@igbis.edu.my / +603 6145 4688
Official Page (IGBIS Summer School & Everton Camp)
Alice Smith School — Secondary Campus
Alice Smith School Secondary Campus
Camp Beaumont Parkour & Movement
RM318.95/day + SST
👦 Ages 8–15 📅 7/13–7/24 (weekly basis) 🌞 Day Camp Parkour
Free shuttle bus available from the Primary campus. Two age groups: 8–12 and 13–15. A unique program offering parkour (a sport involving moving through obstacles) experience.

Contact: +603 9543 3688 / admissions@alice-smith.edu.my
Official page (Camp Beaumont × Alice Smith Secondary)
British International School KL (BSKL)
British International School Kuala Lumpur
Camp Beaumont Multi-Activity / English in Action
RM179.84–2,400 / per week
👦 Ages 3–12 📅 7/6–7/31 (confirmed weeks) 🌞 Day Camp English Multi-Activity
Pricing and courses differ for ages 3–4 and 5–12. "English in Action" is an intensive English course (RM2,400 + SST/week), while "Multi-Activity" is a multi-purpose activity course (RM179.84–298.40/day). Operated by Camp Beaumont; weekly participation is available.

Contact: +60 3 7727 7775 / info@britishschool.edu.my
Booking page (Camp Beaumont booking site)
📍 Negeri Sembilan
Epsom College in Malaysia
Epsom College in Malaysia
British Summer School
RM11,100–20,000
👦 Ages 9–17 📅 7/18–8/12 (Discovery 12 days – Flagship 26 days) 🏨 Residential (fully residential) English Sports
Experience the Oxford Placement Test, English lessons, sports, and cultural activities in a British boarding school environment. Choose between Discovery (12 days, RM11,100) and Flagship (26 days, RM20,000). Attentive support with an 18:1 class ratio.

Contact: +606 2404 188 / admissions@epsomcollege.edu.my
Official page (Epsom Summer Camp) Booking page (GEP)
Epsom College in Malaysia
Epsom College in Malaysia
Wild Minds Camp
RM9,400 / person
👦 Ages 11–17 📅 6/28–7/5, 7/5–7/12 🏨 Residential Entrepreneurship · AI · Environment B1 English recommended
A problem-solving program covering entrepreneurship, leadership, AI, environmental exploration, and Borneo fieldwork. B1 level English recommended, laptop/iPad recommended, insurance required. Some terms begin in June.

Contact: +606 2404 188 / admissions@epsomcollege.edu.my
Booking Page (Wild Minds Camp)
Epsom College in Malaysia
Epsom College in Malaysia
LALIGA Academy Summer Camp Pathways 2026
RM3,250~
👦 Ages 8–17 📅 6/28–7/12 (varies by Pathway) ⚽ Soccer-focused Day / Residential
A full-scale soccer camp using the LALIGA methodology, coached by UEFA-licensed coaches. Three Pathways available: Professional, Showcase, and Elite. The Elite (15-day residential) offers a 20% discount when two pathways are booked simultaneously. Some sessions begin in June.

Contact: +606 2404 188 / admissions@epsomcollege.edu.my
Official Page (LALIGA Academy at Epsom)
📍 Johor
Raffles American School
Raffles American School
Summer Camp 2026
RM8,400–10,000 / 2 weeks
👦 Ages 6–12 (inclusive) 📅 6/29–8/21 (choose from 4 terms) 🏨 Residential or Day 100% English Legoland
100% English immersion. Three class levels based on English proficiency — beginners welcome. Residential students enjoy a weekend excursion to Legoland. Local transportation available for day students. Sibling and multi-term discounts available. Pre-camp English assessment required.

Contact: camp@rafflesamericanschool.org / +60 (7) 213 2638
Official Page (Raffles American School Summer Camp) Brochure PDF (2026 Edition)
Marlborough College Malaysia
Marlborough College Malaysia
Camp Beaumont (Multi-Activity / English in Action / Young Leaders)
RM179.85/day – 12,495 / 14 days
👦 Ages 3–12 (depending on course) 📅 7/12–8/9 (multiple options) 🌞 Day / 🏨 Residential — both available
Camp Beaumont is operated at the Malaysian campus of the prestigious British institution Marlborough College. Options range from day camps for ages 3–4 to the 14-day residential "Young Leaders" programme for ages 9–15.

Contact: Book via the Camp Beaumont Asia official website
Booking Page (Camp Beaumont Booking Site)
📍 Penang
Stonyhurst International School Penang
Stonyhurst International School Penang
Camp Beaumont Multi-Activity / English in Action
RM179.85/day – 2,400 / week
👦 Ages 3–12 📅 7/6–7/17 🌞 Day Camp English
Held at the Stonyhurst campus in northern Penang. Two programme types available: Multi-Activity and English in Action. Also well-suited for family trips combined with sightseeing around Penang.

Contact: admissions@stonyhurstpenang.edu.my ／ +604 893 1850
Booking Page (Camp Beaumont Booking Site)
Tenby Schools Penang
Tenby Schools Penang
Camp Beaumont STEAM / Multi-Activity
RM179.40/day – 1,492/week
👦 Ages 3–12 📅 7/20–8/21 (longest range confirmed in this survey) 🌞 Day Camp STEAM
This is the program with the longest confirmed run period in Penang this summer. Tenby Penang is a reliable option if you are considering participation from late July through August. Choose from two courses: STEAM or multi-activity.

Contact: +60 3 7624 2121
Booking Page (Tenby Schools Penang)

Comparison

Cost, Schedule & Age Range Comparison Table

We have compiled a side-by-side comparison of the major programs. *Costs are estimates and exclude tax. Please check directly with each school for the latest information.

School Name Area Target Age Duration / Format Estimated Cost (excl. tax) Features
Alice Smith Primary
Camp Beaumont STEAM		 Kuala Lumpur city Ages 3–12 Weekly / Day RM957–1,595/week STEAM, 3 age-based courses
UCSI KL
Summer Camp		 Kuala Lumpur city Ages 7–14 2 weeks / Residential RM7,000–8,000 English, robotics & cultural experiences
IGBIS
Summer School		 Selangor Check with school 2 weeks / Day RM5,600 Choose from sports, language & arts
IGBIS
Everton FC Camp		 Selangor Check with school Weekly / Day RM2,800/week Premier League FC affiliated soccer
Alice Smith Secondary
Parkour Camp		 Selangor Ages 8–15 Weekly / Day ~RM1,595/week Parkour, free shuttle bus included
BSKL
Camp Beaumont		 Selangor Ages 3–12 Weekly / Day From RM179.84/day Most affordable option, intensive English course available
Raffles American School
Summer Camp		 Johor Ages 6–17 2 weeks / Day or Residential RM8,400–10,000 100% English, Legoland included (residential)
Marlborough College
Camp Beaumont		 Johor Ages 3–15 Weekly – 2 weeks From RM179.85/day Wide range from day to residential
Stonyhurst Penang
Camp Beaumont		 Penang Ages 3–12 Weekly / Day From RM179.85/day Can be combined with Penang sightseeing
Tenby Schools Penang
Camp Beaumont		 Penang Ages 3–12 Weekly / Day (7/20–8/21) From RM179.40/day Longest running camp in Penang
Epsom College
British Summer School		 Negeri Sembilan Ages 9–17 12–26 days / Residential RM11,100–20,000 British-style boarding, intensive English
Epsom College
Wild Minds Camp		 Negeri Sembilan Ages 11–17 7 days / Residential RM9,400 Entrepreneurship, AI & Environmental Exploration
Epsom College
LALIGA Academy		 Negeri Sembilan Ages 8–17 6–15 days / Day or Residential RM3,250~ LALIGA football-focused
⚠️ Note on fees:Camp Beaumont programs have an additional 8% SST (tax) added to the daily fee. Residential programs generally include costs for the full duration, but insurance and airport transfers are usually charged separately. Always check the latest fees on each school's official page or by contacting them directly.

Calendar

Summer 2026 ScheduleCalendar

We have visualised the key programme dates. Please check them against your summer holiday schedule.

Day programmes Residential programmes
Late June
Early July
Mid-July
Late July
Early August
Mid-August
Alice Smith
STEAM (KL)
7/6–8/7 (weekly)
UCSI KL
Summer Camp
7/19–8/16
IGBIS
Everton Camp
7/6–10
7/27–31
IGBIS
Summer School
7/13–7/24
BSKL
Camp Beaumont
7/6–7/31 (confirmed weeks)
Raffles
Summer Camp
6/29–8/21 (choose from 4 terms)
Marlborough
Camp Beaumont
7/26–8/9 (multiple options)
Stonyhurst
Penang
7/6–7/17
Tenby
Penang
7/20–8/21 (maximum length)
Epsom
British SS
7/18–8/12
Epsom
Wild Minds
6/28–7/12
Epsom
LALIGA
6/28–7/12
📌 Summer Schedule Overview:Summer vacation for Japanese elementary schools generally runs from late July to the end of August. Many programs in Malaysia start as early as early July, so it is important to get moving early.

Budget

Estimated Costs Chart by Program Type

Approximate costs by program type (excl. tax; estimates only). Accommodation and airfare are not included.

Day programs Residential programs
Day Camp (per week)e.g.: BSKL Multi-ActivityUp to RM1,600
Intensive English Day Camp (per week)e.g.: English in ActionAround RM2,400
Sports Camp (per week)e.g.: IGBIS EvertonAround RM2,800
Day School Format (2 weeks)e.g.: IGBIS Summer SchoolAround RM5,600
Residential (2 weeks)e.g.: Raffles, UCSIRM7,000–10,000
Residential (approx. 4 weeks)e.g.: Epsom British Summer SchoolRM20,000+

✈️ Key Additional Costs

  • Round-trip airfare (approx. 60,000–100,000 JPY to KL)
  • Accommodation (hotel / serviced apartment)
  • Travel insurance (required in most cases)
  • Airport transfers (paid option depending on the school)
  • Meals and transportation outside the program

💡 Tips for Keeping Costs Down

  • Take advantage of early-bird discounts (often available through February)
  • Check for sibling discounts (e.g., Raffles)
  • Camp Beaumont programs can be flexibly adjusted on a weekly basis
  • Day camp + arranging your own apartment is also an option
  • KL, with its large Japanese community, makes it easy to gather cost-of-living information

Preparation

7 Things to CheckBefore Applying

If this is your first time enrolling in a summer school in Malaysia, sorting out the following points in advance will make the process much smoother.

📋 Pre-Application Checklist

1
Assess your child's English level
Most programs are open to beginners, but some schools, such as Raffles American School, conduct a pre-enrollment assessment. Check whether level-based class groupings are available.
2
Check your passport's expiry date
Entry into Malaysia requires at least 6 months of remaining validity on your passport. Children's passports tend to have shorter validity periods, so check and renew early.
3
Purchase overseas travel insurance
Most programs require or strongly recommend travel insurance. Credit card travel insurance may not meet the required conditions, so consider purchasing a dedicated policy.
4
Confirm the latest fees directly
For some schools (particularly UCSI KL), discrepancies between the official website and the PDF application form have been reported. Always confirm the latest fees by email or WhatsApp before applying.
5
Decide on accommodation arrangements for parents
For day camps, parents need to be on-site locally. Even for residential programs, it is reassuring to secure nearby accommodation for drop-off on the first day and in case of emergencies.
6
Confirm the required items and packing list with the school
Some programs, such as Epsom Wild Minds, may specify requirements such as a laptop or iPad. Obtain the packing list in advance.
7
Check capacity limits and deadlines early
Popular programs close enrollment once capacity for a given week is reached. Adcote Matrix explicitly states "first come, first served." Early registration is especially important for residential programs.

FAQ

Frequently AskedQuestions

Can children who can barely speak English still participate?
Many programs are designed with beginner English speakers in mind and do not require a high level of English proficiency. Raffles American School operates a three-tier level system that includes a beginner English class. Camp Beaumont programs are also designed with immersion in an English environment as the goal, and have no specific English proficiency requirements. However, some intensive English courses such as "English in Action" may assume a certain level of foundational ability, so we recommend checking with the school in advance.
Can children participate on their own without a parent?
Residential programs (such as Raffles, UCSI, Adcote Matrix, and Marlborough Residential) are designed for children to attend independently. However, age restrictions apply — for Raffles, the general guideline for residential is 8 years and older. For day camps, parents are required to drop off and pick up their child each day (some programs offer a bus transport option). As initial drop-off and emergency contact registration are required, it is recommended that a parent or guardian accompanies the child on the first day.
Are there programs that align with Japan's summer vacation schedule?
Summer vacation at Japanese public elementary schools generally runs from late July to the end of August. Programs that cover this period include Raffles American School, which runs across 4 terms from late June to August 21 and offers the most flexibility. Tenby Schools Penang runs continuously from July 20 to August 21. UCSI offers a choice of 2 terms from July 19 to August 16.
What is the climate like in Malaysia? Will it be too hard on the children?
Malaysia has a tropical climate with temperatures typically ranging from 25–35°C year-round. Humidity can be higher than Japan's summer on some days, but indoor facilities are equipped with powerful air conditioning, so cases of children feeling unwell during programs are not especially common. The time difference with Japan is only 1 hour (Japan is 1 hour ahead), so jet lag is virtually a non-issue. With proper hydration and sun protection, even young children can have a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Is there a Japanese community or Japanese language support available in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas have a well-established Japanese community, with many Japanese restaurants and Japanese supermarkets. However, summer programs at international schools are conducted entirely in English. If you would like to confirm whether Japanese-speaking staff are on hand, please contact each school directly. If you are considering applying through an agent, using a Malaysia study-abroad agency with Japanese-language support is another option.
Are there programs available from just one week?
Yes, Camp Beaumont programs (at Alice Smith, BSKL, Stonyhurst, Tenby, and Marlborough facilities) all accept weekly enrollments. Participation is possible from as little as 5 days. The IGBIS Everton Football Camp also accepts weekly (5-day) enrollments. For a first short-term study experience in Malaysia, starting with a 1–2 week day camp is recommended.

Start by reaching out to
each school directly

Information is updated regularly. For the latest availability and fees,
always check the official website or contact each school directly.

CAMP BEAUMONT
Alice Smith / BSKL / Stonyhurst
Tenby Penang / Marlborough
School-Run Programs
IGBIS / UCSI / Raffles American
Adcote Matrix / Epsom

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The information in this article is based on publicly available information confirmed as of May 2026.

Fees, schedules, and conditions are subject to change. Please be sure to check each school's official website before applying.