“The opportunity to establish KTJ came when our father wanted to develop a rubber estate along the North-South trunk road into an upmarket residential area and a golf course. We approached him and asked for some land to build a boarding school. No other school in Malaysia has this expanse of land or greens,” Tunku Imran said.

“At the time, there was a shortage of boarding schools, especially a British-style boarding school, in Malaysia and there was a limited number of Malaysians who could enrol in international schools. KTJ was also registered as a non-profit organisation so all proceeds are channelled back into the school,” Tunku Dara Naquiah added.

Spread across 80 acres of beautiful Malaysian countryside, the sprawling campus boasts an excellent range of world-class academic, sports and boarding facilities to accommodate its students. Coupled with dedicated and internationally-trained teachers, an exceptional syllabus, and professional development activities, KTJ is committed to promoting the holistic growth of each student, guided by its Vision 2030 to create future-ready, global citizens.

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The school’s pristine track record shows that students have achieved superb examination grades while being able to undertake a wide range of sporting and extra-curricular activities, thoroughly preparing them for higher education abroad and beyond.

“We boast an impressive number of entries into Russell Group and Ivy League Universities compared to other schools in Malaysia, as well as sports prodigies such as Harleein Tan who recently claimed the Under-11 title at the prestigious British Junior Open squash championship,” Tunku Imran beamed.

With over 1,000 students from over 20 different countries, KTJ is the perfect setting to foster an environment for work and learning in which one may achieve a level of comfort with one’s individuality and culture while accepting and respecting the individuality and cultures of others.

“It encourages camaraderie among the students from different walks of life as they take part in extracurricular activities together and prepares them for success in today’s dynamic environment,” Tunku Dara Naquiah said, adding that she also conducts etiquette courses for soon-to-be school-leavers.

“Essentially, we’re developing leaders of the future. Our alumni have nothing but good things to say about the school. Many members say the best thing about KTJ is the resort-like campus. Now, how many students can say that about their school?” Tunku Imran jested.

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Admissions for 2021 are now open and you may register to attend a Virtual Open Morning to meet academic staff and take a virtual tour of the campus. Learn more on its official website.