About Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
KTJ is a British-style co-educational boarding school for students aged 3 to 19. Boarding is available from age 11, with diverse students from over 23 countries including Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and Oceania. As one of the highly regarded boarding schools in Malaysia with over 30 years of experience, approximately 800 students study at the school.
Overview
| Location | 71700 Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Area | Negeri Sembilan |
| Age range | 3-18 years |
| Curriculum | British |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Official website | https://www.ktj.edu.my/ |
Tuition & fees (MYR)
| Grade | Annual tuition (MYR) |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1 | 18,330 |
| Kindergarten 2 | 18,330 |
| Kindergarten 3 | 35,631 |
| Grade 1 | 35,631 |
| Grade 2 | 40,287 |
| Grade 3 | 40,287 |
| Grade 4 | 46,578 |
| Grade 5 | 46,578 |
| Grade 6 | 73,350 |
| Grade 7 | 73,350 |
| Grade 8 | 73,350 |
| Grade 9 | 73,350 |
| Grade 10 | 73,350 |
| Grade 11 | 109,866 |
| Grade 12 | 109,866 |
Curriculum
British
Qualifications & certifications
A-LevelsIGCSESAT
Certifications and exams recognised by overseas universities and Japanese university international tracks.
Admissions
- Entrance exam
- Early Years ~ Year 2: Simple speaking and writing tests during trial lessons. Recent school reports can also be submitted. Year 3 ~ 6: CAT4 cognitive ability test administered. Form 1 ~ 4: CAT4 plus additional English test and recent school reports reviewed as needed. Lower Sixth: Grade A in at least 4 subjects + Grade B in at least 2 subjects (including English and Mathematics) required. Upper Sixth not accepted. Primary involves informal assessment with school tour; Key Stage 1: interview with admissions officer + writing test; Key Stage 2: CAT4 (Maths, English, Non-verbal Reasoning) + writing test, followed by informal assessment with class teacher. Secondary Form 1 ~ 4: School tour + online examination (English, Maths, Non-verbal Reasoning approximately 2 hours). Depending on English level, either 30-minute additional writing task or 10-minute conversation with EAL team. A-Level / Sixth Form: School tour only. Assessment based on IGCSE / SPM predicted / actual scores and previous school reports. Online test not required.