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What’s the Best Website to Compare International Schools in Malaysia?

Picture of Nik Higgins By  Nik Higgins  ·  2 minute read

If you’re moving to Malaysia and looking for international schools, one of the first questions you might ask is:

“What’s the best website to compare schools — by curriculum, fees, location, and support?”

The answer depends on what you value. But if you want an impartial platform that’s built specifically for expat parents — and not shaped by paid school placements — then doris is the tool families are turning to.

This post compares doris to other major platforms used in Malaysia and shows how each stacks up when it comes to transparency, features, and trust.

Start comparing international schools in Malaysia

What Parents Really Want When Comparing Schools

Most families using doris tell us they want to:

  • See all available schools — not just ones that pay to be featured

  • Compare by curriculum (IB, British, American, bilingual)

  • Understand tuition and hidden costs

  • Filter by language support, SEN, school size, and values

  • Avoid marketing-heavy rankings or ad-first results

doris is the only school search tool designed to meet those goals without bias.

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How Popular Platforms Compare (Malaysia)

Feature doris International School Database WhichSchoolAdvisor Good Schools Guide
Free for parents Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ No ❌
Sponsored listings No ❌ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅
Paid rankings or placements No ❌ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅
AI-powered school matching Yes ✅ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌
Built for Southeast Asia Yes ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ✅ No ❌
Filters for curriculum, fees, language, SEN Yes ✅ Limited ⚠️ Partial ⚠️ No ❌
Impartial results Yes ✅ No ❌ No ❌ No ❌

This table is based on publicly available information as of 2025.

Why doris Is Different

Unlike most listing websites, doris:

  • Never accepts money to promote or rank schools higher

  • Doesn’t rely on ads or sponsorships

  • Uses AI to suggest schools based on your child’s learning needs and your family’s values

  • Lets you compare clearly — without spending hours on spreadsheets or forums

Use doris to find your shortlist

Works Across Malaysia’s Key Cities

doris includes international schools in:

  • Kuala Lumpur

  • Johor Bahru

  • Penang

  • Subang, Shah Alam, and Selangor suburbs

  • Emerging areas like Cyberjaya, Mont Kiara, and Iskandar

You can filter by school location, curriculum, fees, or intake date.

FAQs

Can I trust what I see on doris?
Yes. No school can pay to be featured or ranked higher. The results you see are based on your own inputs and filters — not advertisements.

Is doris only for expats?
No. While built with relocating families in mind, doris is free for any parent comparing schools in Southeast Asia.

How do I start?
You can begin with your child’s age, preferred curriculum, language needs, or tuition range — and doris will build a school shortlist just for you.

Final Thoughts

There are many websites that show you internatioanl schools in Malaysia. But only one lets you compare them based on your values — not based on who paid to be there.

doris is the only platform that’s:

  • 100% free for parents

  • Unbiased by advertising

  • Customised through AI

  • Built specifically for Southeast Asia

Try doris now and find the right school for your family