If you’re moving to Kuching with children, schooling is usually the decision that shapes everything else, including which part of the city you live in. This page points you to the guides on schools, fees and universities, so you can go straight to the one that matches where your family is.
I’m not an education consultant. The linked guides say where their figures come from, and fees change every year, so check with the school itself before you commit.
TL;DR
- Kuching has a small number of international and private schools, so places can be limited. Start asking early.
- Fees vary a lot between schools, so compare the published fee schedules side by side.
- The city has two universities that most international students look at: UNIMAS (public) and Swinburne Sarawak (private, an Australian branch campus).
- Where you live matters, because it decides how long the school run takes.
Schools
You want the full picture. Schools and education in Kuching sets out the options for expat families: international, private and national schools, and how they differ.
You’re comparing international and private schools. The private and international schools, with 2026 fees goes through them one by one.
You’re choosing where to live around a school. The areas families actually settle covers neighbourhoods with the school run in mind.
Your children need a pass to study here. Dependent and spouse visas explains which pass your family needs.
Universities
You want an overview. The universities in Kuching lists them and what each is known for.
You’re looking at the public university. UNIMAS, and whether it’s worth studying at.
You’re looking at the private option. Swinburne Sarawak, including what it costs.
Language
Whichever school you choose, Malay, English, Chinese dialects and local languages are all part of daily life here. What languages are spoken in Kuching is a useful read before your children start.
Around the Rest of the Site
Schools are one piece of the move. Getting started in Kuching puts them alongside visas, housing and banking, and what a month here costs shows how school fees sit next to rent.