{"id":60329,"date":"2023-12-18T18:08:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T10:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=60329"},"modified":"2023-12-18T20:56:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T12:56:03","slug":"kindergarten-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/kindergarten-cost","title":{"rendered":"How Much Is Kindergarten Going To Cost You In 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are a parent just planning to send your toddler to preschool or kindergarten (also referred to as taska and tadika by many Malaysians), be prepared to put aside a chunk of your monthly budget.<\/p>\n
There were reports of fee hikes<\/a> before the 2023 school year started. With Malaysia battling high inflation and a weak ringgit on the economic front for most of 2023, parents may have to prepare to still pay out more for their toddlers schooling in 2024.<\/p>\n What may come as a surprise to parents who are sending their children to schooling for the first time is that preschool and kindergarten prices can vary wildly. It can range anywhere from affordable to jaw-droppingly expensive. As such, it is recommended for parents to start doing their research now to find the right preschool for their children; balancing location, quality, and cost.<\/span><\/p>\n Before you decide on a kindergarten or preschool, here are a few additional factors to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n Besides the factors outlined above, another two major factors not shown above are the distance and cost<\/strong>. As any working parent with children in preschool or kindergarten will tell you, the location has to be within reach of their daily commute to and back from work. Imagine if you have to add another 2 hours taking your child to kindergarten on top of your already long commute to get to work!<\/p>\n If you have more than one child in preschool or kindergarten, the cost because another major factor because it means double the fees and expenses each month.<\/p>\n While there was a major price hike after the pandemic due to the prolonged shutdown of physical classes combined with minimum salary hike, there may be more increases for 2024.<\/p>\n While there are cheaper options offered by the government and other welfare and religious bodies, they may not be accessible or convenient to many parents due to location or their individual needs.\u00a0With that being said, here are the current average cost ranges for some kindergarten and preschool options within Selangor and Kuala Lumpur :<\/span><\/p>\n\n This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it might give you an idea of what kind of kindergartens and preschools that are available and the price range you can come to expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Thankfully, you are able to claim tax relief for childcare which include preschool and kindergarten fees. You can claim up to RM3,000 per year<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other related childcare tax reliefs which you may qualify include<\/p>\n<\/span>What to look for in a preschool or kindergarten?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Guide to preschool and kindergarten fees in Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n\t \nKindergarten\/Preschool<\/th> Features<\/th> Cost (RM)
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\n<\/th>Contact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t The Children\u2019s House<\/a><\/td> - Montessori education
\n- Holistic learning
\n- Multicultural environment<\/td>Registration: 1,000
\n5,400 to 7,500 per term<\/td> +60 3-6203 3833
\ncontact@thechildrenshouse.com.my<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t R.E.A.L Kids<\/a><\/td> - Interdisciplinary learning
\n- Play\/Game-based learning
\n- Project based learning<\/td>Starting 535 per month<\/td> +603 2330 1049
\nenquiry@realkids.edu.my<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Odyssey Global Preschool<\/a><\/td> - Global curriculum
\n- Inquiry-based learning
\n- Language immersion
\n- Reggio Emilia style<\/td>Registration: 2,000
\n9,900 to 11,400 per term<\/td>+603 6203 3733
\ncontact@theodyssey.my<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Excel Preschool<\/a><\/td> - Montessori education
\n- Outdoor play encouraged<\/td>Starting 350 to 700 per month<\/td> +601 6370 8878 \/ +601 6739 6636
\n3qselayang@gmail.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Q-Dees<\/a><\/td> - Creative curriculum
\n- Active learning
\n- Parental involvement<\/td>Starting 500 to 1,000<\/td> 1700-81-5077
\nhelpdesk@q-dees.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Little Angel Kindergarten<\/a><\/td> - Holistic learning
\n- Learning through playing methodology<\/td>From 390 to 870<\/td> 601 2385 9830<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Little Urban Forest<\/a><\/td> - Outdoor learning
\n- Nature-based learning
\n- Hands-on activities<\/td>From 1,650 to 1950<\/td> +601 4332 5466 \/ +603 7971 4466
\nhello@littleurbanforest.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Himawari Preschool<\/a><\/td> - Japanese-inspired education style
\n- Nurture independent learners
\n- Foster analytical minds<\/td>From 1,000<\/td> +601 0264 3935
\nhimawari.education.group@gmail.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Children\u2019s Discovery House<\/a><\/td> - Child-centric approach
\n- Experiential learning
\n- Social-emotional development<\/td>Contact to inquire<\/td> +603 6203 7001 (Mont Kiara\/Ampang)
\n+603 2201 7009 (Bangsar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Beaconhouse Newlands Early Years<\/a><\/td> - International standards
\n- Diverse learning experiences
\n- Well-equipped facilities<\/td>From 21,000 to 25,800 per year<\/td> +603 7865 0453 \/ +601 8216 8008
\nmarketing@beaconhouse.edu.my<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\t Al Fateh Sinar Genius<\/td> - Islamic preschool
\n- KSPK & Permata style<\/td>From 350 to 700<\/td> 011-3127 2823<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Ministry of Education (MOE) Malaysia Kindergartens<\/td> - Part of existing Government schools (SK, SJKC, SJKT, SABK) that offer kindergarten classes<\/td> Free apart from miscellaneous annual costs and donations of 100 to 150<\/td> https:\/\/eprasekolah.moe.gov.my\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t KEMAS, Unity Preschools, religious schools preschools (MAIWP, JAIS)<\/td> - alternative to private preschools; offered by the government, welfare and religious bodies <\/td> Average monthly fees of 5 to 60
\nAnnual cost from 90 to over 300<\/td>https:\/\/www.malaysia.gov.my\/portal\/content\/29447<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n <\/span>Tax reliefs and other incentives for parents<\/span><\/h2>\n
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