Your Child's
Journey Starts
with a Single Step.
Joining Rochford's is straightforward, supportive, and designed around you. We guide every family through the process — from your first enquiry to your child's first day in class. No stress. No surprises.
Who Can Apply?
Rochford's is open to a wide range of students
There Is a Place
Here for Every Child.
Rochford's modular, competency-based IGCSE programme is designed to meet students wherever they are on their educational journey. We have a flexible, personalised approach that works for many different kinds of learners and family circumstances.
School Transfers
Moving from a national, private, or international school? We will assess your child's current level and place them in the right module — no wasted time.
Fresh Starters
Beginning their IGCSE journey for the first time? Our structured modular programme guides every student from their first subject to their final exam certificate.
Re-Sitters & Improvers
Didn't get the grades needed the first time? Rochford's specialises in helping students understand, not just repeat — with a clear plan to achieve the result they need.
Advanced / Fast-Track Students
Ready to sit IGCSE exams earlier than their peers? Our youngest IGCSE candidates have sat exams at just 13 years old.
Home-Educated Students
Previously home-educated and looking for structured IGCSE tuition and official exam entry? Rochford's ODL programme is the ideal next step.
General Entry Requirements
Age Range
Students aged 5 to 18 are welcome. We assess placement based on competency, not age.
Academic Standing
No specific academic requirement for entry. We conduct our own initial assessment to understand where your child is.
Language of Instruction
All teaching is conducted in English. We provide support for students developing their English alongside their subjects.
Attitude & Commitment
We welcome students who are curious, motivated, and willing to work. Rochford's rewards effort and genuine engagement.
Physical or ODL
Apply for Ipoh, Cameron Highlands, or our fully online ODL programme — all lead to the same internationally recognised qualification.
Six Simple Steps to Your Child's Future
We have designed our admissions process to be as smooth, transparent, and human as possible. Here is exactly what to expect — from your first contact to your child's first day of class.
What to
Bring & Submit
Please prepare the following documents for enrolment. All documents can be submitted as clear photocopies or digital scans.
From Enquiry to
First Day of Class
You make contact
WhatsApp, email, phone, or walk-in — we respond within 1 business day
Free consultation booked & held
45–60 minute meeting in person or online — all questions answered
Academic assessment
Friendly diagnostic session — results and programme recommendation within 2–3 days
Written offer issued & accepted
Clear programme offer with fees — enrolment completed upon acceptance
First day of class
Orientation session, mentor meeting, and the learning journey begins
Applying for Online Distance Learning (ODL)?
The process is identical — all consultations and assessments can be conducted virtually. Documents are submitted digitally. Students can begin classes entirely online from anywhere in Malaysia.
Student Pass (Visa) Process
Families from outside Malaysia are warmly welcome at Rochford's International School by Rochford's Education. We are approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) to enrol international students. Every non-Malaysian student needs a valid Student Pass from the Immigration Department of Malaysia to study with us. Our admissions team handles the applications with you, step by step.
Making Overseas Documents
Valid in Malaysia
Malaysia is not part of the Apostille Convention, so documents issued overseas, especially the birth certificate, parents' marriage certificate and any custody or adoption papers, usually need to be legalised before Immigration will accept them.
Certify at home
Get official or certified copies from the issuing authority in your home country, and have them notarised or authenticated there where required. Documents not in English or Malay need a certified translation.
Embassy authentication
If you are still overseas, have them authenticated by the Malaysian embassy or high commission in your home country. If you are already in Malaysia, use your own country's embassy or high commission in Malaysia instead.
Wisma Putra (if requested)
Some documents may also need endorsement by the Consular Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya. This is usually done on the same or the next working day. We will confirm whether you need this before you spend time or money on it.
Documents to
Prepare
Timelines vary by nationality, time of year and how complete the documents are. Our admissions team will guide you through every form and keep you updated at each stage.
💬 WhatsApp +60 10-253 9817Please note: immigration and education requirements, fees and processing times can change. They are given here as a general guide only. Before you travel or make payments, please check the latest requirements with the Immigration Department of Malaysia and the Malaysian embassy or high commission in your country.
Types of visa in Malaysia
There is no single “Malaysia visa”. The right pass for your family depends on who is studying, who is working and how long you plan to stay. Here are the passes our international families use most, each with a link to the official government page.
Student Pass
Every non-Malaysian child studying with us needs a Student Pass from the Immigration Department of Malaysia. For school-age pupils the application goes to Immigration, and our admissions team guides you through it step by step.
Guardian Pass (Social Visit Pass)
A parent, legal or adoptive parent, or grandparent can apply for a long-term Social Visit Pass to live in Malaysia with a child who holds a school Student Pass. It is applied for once the Student Pass is approved, and guardians on this pass may not work or run a business.
Social Visit Pass & Entry Visa
Many nationalities can visit Malaysia without a visa and receive a Social Visit Pass on arrival, while others need a visa or eVISA before travelling. Most foreign visitors must also submit a free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arriving.
Employment Pass
For parents taking up a job with a company in Malaysia. The employer applies through the Immigration Department's Expatriate Services Division, and the pass can last up to five years depending on the contract. Highly skilled professionals may later qualify for TalentCorp's 10-year Residence Pass-Talent.
Dependant Pass
The spouse and children under 18 of an Employment Pass holder can join them on a Dependant Pass, which the employer applies for and which lasts as long as the Employment Pass. Older children and parents can apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass instead.
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Run by MDEC for remote workers and freelancers earning from employers or clients outside Malaysia (at least USD 24,000 a year for tech roles, USD 60,000 for others). It lasts 3–12 months and can be renewed once; a further extension was announced in Budget 2027, with details still to be published. Children need a Student Pass to attend school.
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
A long-stay programme from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, with passes of 5, 15 or 20 years depending on the tier. It requires a fixed deposit and the purchase of a home in Malaysia (from RM600,000), and dependent children may study here.
Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)
An Immigration Department programme offering a pass of up to 20 years, with permission to work, study and invest, and no requirement to buy property. Entry requirements are high, including a RM200,000 participation fee for the main applicant, and applications are made through authorised agencies.
Not sure which pass fits your family? Our admissions team is happy to talk it through with you.
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What we believe
Every Child Has Value
“There is no such thing as a useless child. Every child is born with great value in itself.”
Louis Rozario Doss, former principal of St Michael's Institution, Ipoh
We believe that too. Every child who joins us is valued equally and welcomed as they are. We place each one by competency and readiness, not age, then coach them step by step to discover their strengths, grow in confidence and succeed.
Frequently Asked
Yes. Because Rochford's uses amodular system, students do not need to wait for a new academic year to begin. Enrolment is ongoing — your child can start a new subject module at any time, and we will build a schedule that works around your family's timeline.
Absolutely. The initial consultation is completely free with no obligation. We invite you to come in, meet us, ask every question you have, and take all the time you need to decide. We want you to feel fully informed and comfortable — not pressured.
Please tell us during your consultation. Our modular, personalised approach is especially well-suited to students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, or other needs. We will work with you and your child to create an environment and learning plan that genuinely supports them.No child is turned away due to learning differences.
ODL students attendlive virtual classeswith their teacher and classmates, access a full library of recorded lessons for review, submit assignments digitally, and communicate with their mentor regularly. They take their official IGCSE exams at our Ipoh exam centre. The qualification is identical to our physical students.
Exam fees are charged separately as per the official examination body's rates. We will provide full details of expected exam costs during your consultation, and help you plan and budget for them in advance — no surprises.
Yes — and we actively support this for students who are ready. Our youngest IGCSE candidates have sat exams at just13 years old, becoming among the youngest candidates in Perak and Pahang. If your child is academically advanced, we will build a fast-track plan after their assessment.
Rochford's students progress toA-Levels, Pre-University programmes, Foundation, or Diploma courses, then into direct university degree entry. We offer full end-to-end admissions support covering course selection, applications, offer letters, visa guidance, and pre-departure preparation — for destinations including the UK, Australia, USA, Canada, Germany, Japan, and across Asia and Europe.