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More than a qualification: confidence, clarity, and global opportunity.
EdQuest International School delivers world-class IGCSE education through a modular, mastery-based approach — at fees that respect your family's budget.
A premium boutique school like no other.
We're not just a school, we're a launchpad for global futures.
We've made private international education affordable, right in the heart of Ipoh.
Rochford's Education GroupApproved IGCSE International SchoolPearson Excellence Award 2020Pearson Edexcel & OxfordAQAYear 1 – Year 113 Locations: Falim · Ipoh Garden · Cameron Highlands
The School of Entrepreneurship and Success
Born from the spirit and grit of our forefathers, who made Ipoh "the City of Millionaires". Their stories inspire how we educate for the 21st century and beyond.
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THE 4 PILLARS
OF SMARTER EDUCATION
Our distinctive approach to global education is guided by the EdQuest Way – Curiosity, Collaboration, Creativity, and Character. These four pillars form the heart of our educational philosophy, fostering an innovative and inclusive learning environment built on trust, respect, and empowerment.
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WHAT MAKES US
SPECIAL?
EdQuest is a premium boutique school like no other – an approved IGCSE international school in Ipoh for Year 1 to Year 11, from primary to secondary. Our IGCSE pathways are with two leading UK exam boards, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA, with 17 IGCSE subjects on offer, and our school received the Pearson Excellence Award in 2020.
Learning is modular and mastery-based. We place every child by competency and readiness, not age, so students move on once they have truly understood a topic and sit their exams when they are ready – some of our students have sat IGCSE examinations at just 13. After IGCSE, our Law School pathway continues with Cambridge International AS & A Levels in Law, Psychology and Business.
We are the School of Entrepreneurship and Success, inspired by the people who made Ipoh “the City of Millionaires”. In Are You a Sprouter?, our founder, Harry Seggu, shares how The Sprouter came about: Ipoh is famous for its bean sprouts, and the humble sprout became a metaphor for the remarkable journey of growth, resilience and potential. It's an entrepreneurial spirit we believe should be cultivated in children, starting at school.
Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily, Alyne Tamir of Dear Alyne and Agon Hare of Project Nightfall appear in the opening. Watch on YouTube ↗
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MEET OUR FOUNDER
Our founder, Harry Seggu, is an Ipoh education entrepreneur and author. He founded Rochford's Education Group and EdQuest International School here in Ipoh, as well as Poket School AI and Ipoh – The City of Millionaires, which aims to revive Ipoh's legacy as a hub of opportunity and success.
In 2014 he founded The Sprouter, a social enterprise whose charity drive that year took goods to families in Simpang Pulai. He is the author of The You Economy (2010) and hosts the Poket Talks podcast.
From the founder's “Along the Way” gallery and Leadership Award recipients. See all the people our founder has met along the way →
Born in Ipoh. Built for the World.
Latest Ipoh Stories
Oct 25 2026
Negaraku's Perak Origin: How the Perak State Anthem, a Popular Tune Called Terang Bulan, Became Malaysia's National Anthem
Oct 24 2026
Ceylyn Tay of Canning Dim Sum: The Ipoh Entrepreneur Who Turned a Family's Pau Know-How Into Halal Dim Sum for the World
Oct 23 2026
Eu Yan Sang: How a Chinese Medicine Shop in Gopeng, Near Ipoh, Became a Global Brand, and How Eu Tong Sen, the “King of Tin”, Built It
Oct 22 2026
Kapitans in Qing Mandarin Robes: Who Is the Man in the Old Portrait, and How Perak's Tin Tycoons Like Chung Keng Quee Got Ranks From the Emperor of China
From our Ipoh Stories
In Their Words
This is more than just a write-up to me, it is a precious encouragement that inspires me to keep moving forward, serving others and making a positive difference.
Ceylyn Tay
- Co-founder, Canning Dim Sum, Ipoh
- Managing Director, Team Some Sdn Bhd
- Wanita Ikon Inspirasi Malaysia 2026/27
- Perak Inspirational Women Icon 2026/27
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Wow! I'm truly AMAZED! 😍❤️
What a beautiful, heartfelt and superbly written article! Every word touched my heart deeply. 🥹❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to capture my journey, my passion and the values I hold close to my heart.
Reading this article reminds me that every challenge, every sacrifice and every step of the journey has its own meaning and purpose.
I feel truly humbled, honoured and deeply grateful. This is more than just a write-up to me, it is a precious encouragement that inspires me to keep moving forward, serving others and making a positive difference.
Thank you so much once again!
A great write-up on the inspiring journey of Dr Ho Kai Cheong and the legacy of Ho Yan Hor. Thank you, EdQuest International School - Ipoh, for featuring our founder's story and sharing a part of Ipoh's history and heritage.
HOVID 何人可
- Hovid Berhad, Ipoh-based pharmaceutical company
- Home of Ho Yan Hor Herbal Tea, since 1941
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TESTIMONIALS
“I am thrilled to see EdQuest embark on a platform that is suited to educate and train young people in this 21st Century using extraordinary methods to clearly define their role as educators in this fast-changing world”
KT Pillai - Professional Emcee, Speaker and Trainer
“EdQuest has a unique education model to help learners pursue their academic needs holistically and have time to develop on other aspects of moral and social values. It suits our concept of an enrichment hub at First Square, Falim, for families to provide quality education for their children.“
Ir. Loh Ban Ho - Director and Founder of Mansion Builders
WORLD-CLASS
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
AT EDQUEST
Modular, mastery-based IGCSE with Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA.
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Moving to Malaysia?
INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES
Families from outside Malaysia are warmly welcome. We are approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) to enrol international students, and our admissions team handles the Student Pass application with you, step by step.
Student Pass (visa) process
Every non-Malaysian student needs a Student Pass from the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Once your child accepts a place, the school applies to the Ministry of Education (KPM) for a support letter, then the Student Pass application goes to Immigration and the pass is endorsed in your child's passport. A parent or guardian can apply for a guardian Social Visit Pass to live with the child.
- KPM support letter: plan ~2–3 months
- Immigration Student Pass: plan ~1 month
- Renewed yearly
Types of visa in Malaysia
There is no single “Malaysia visa”. The right pass depends on who is studying, who is working and how long you plan to stay. Our admissions page explains the passes our international families use most, each with a link to the official government page.
- Student Pass
- Guardian Pass
- Social Visit Pass & eVISA
- Employment Pass
- Dependant Pass
- DE Rantau Nomad Pass
- MM2H
- Premium Visa (PVIP)
Not sure which pass fits your family? WhatsApp our admissions team: +60 10-253 9817
FEE COMPARISON
Annual Tuition Fees Comparison (in RM)
EdQuest vs. other international schools in Ipoh — full detail, every year group.
| Year Group |
EdQuest International School (4 Terms) |
School I - Menglembu (3 Terms) |
School B - Simpang Pulai (3 Terms) |
School T - Meru (3 Terms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 – 5 | RM 13,600 (RM 3,400 × 4 terms) Total RM 68,000 |
RM 12,900 (Year 1–2) RM 14,250 (Year 3–4) RM 16,500 (Year 5) Total RM 70,800 |
RM 14,700 (Year 1–2) RM 15,450 (Year 3–4) RM 18,300 (Year 5) Total RM 78,600 |
RM 16,410 (Year 1) RM 17,160 (Year 2) RM 22,146 (Year 3–4) RM 26,901 (Year 5) Total RM 104,763 |
| Year 6 – 8 | RM 15,600 (RM 3,900 × 4 terms) Total RM 46,800 |
RM 16,500 (Year 6) RM 18,000 (Year 7–8) Total RM 52,500 |
RM 18,300 (Year 6) RM 21,150 (Year 7–8) Total RM 60,600 |
RM 26,901 (Year 6) RM 32,445 (Year 7–8) Total RM 91,791 |
| Year 9 – 11 (IGCSE) | RM 19,600 (RM 4,900 × 4 terms) Total RM 58,800 |
RM 19,500 (Year 9) RM 22,500 (Year 10–11) Total RM 64,500 |
RM 21,150 (Year 9) RM 24,600 (Year 10–11) Total RM 70,350 |
RM 32,445 (Year 9) RM 37,266 (Year 10) RM 37,266* (Year 11) Total RM 106,977* |
| Grand Total (11 Years) | RM 173,600 |
RM 187,800 EdQuest vs School I YOU SAVE RM 14,200 |
RM 209,550 EdQuest vs School B YOU SAVE RM 35,950 |
RM 303,531* EdQuest vs School T YOU SAVE RM 129,931* |
Competitor fees are taken from each school's published fee schedule (School T and School B: 2026/2027 academic year; School I: Academic Year 2026) and were accurate when we checked them on 26 October 2026. Fees may change from time to time; please confirm current fees directly with each school.
At IGCSE level (Year 9–11), EdQuest's annual tuition of RM 19,600 is up to RM 17,666 per year lower than the other international schools compared here (School T, Year 10–11*). Over all 11 years (Year 1–11), EdQuest's total tuition is RM 14,200 to RM 129,931* lower than the schools compared.
Note: Fees do not include books, uniforms, transportation, food, co-curricular activities, educational visits, external examination fees, or applicable government taxes.
All Fees paid are not refundable.
Comparison covers tuition fees only; resource, application, registration, deposit and international student fees are excluded.
*To be confirmed: School T lists Year 11 at RM 18,633 per term under a "3 terms a year" heading, but also states its 2026/27 fees are RM 3,645 to RM 12,422 per term (RM 10,935 to RM 37,266 a year). We use RM 37,266 for Year 11, the stated annual maximum, pending confirmation from the school.
All Fees paid are not refundable.
Comparison covers tuition fees only; resource, application, registration, deposit and international student fees are excluded.
*To be confirmed: School T lists Year 11 at RM 18,633 per term under a "3 terms a year" heading, but also states its 2026/27 fees are RM 3,645 to RM 12,422 per term (RM 10,935 to RM 37,266 a year). We use RM 37,266 for Year 11, the stated annual maximum, pending confirmation from the school.