ready for a change?

YWAM EA runs two Discipleship Training Schools, DTS, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia every year. Multiple tracks run in September and March annually. Sign up today. 

We encourage you to pray and go forward with confidence. We love our YWAM family of ministries. There are so many great schools. Do you want to stay in your country or go somewhere different? Do you love a certain type of food? We also encourage you to reach out and begin communications so that you can ask questions and get a feel for the location. Maybe you want to come for a Gap year.

You must have a genuine desire to know God and grow in your relationship with Jesus. We are a full immersion program so we ask that all participants join us for the whole experience. You must apply and send in your references. We encourage our students to be 17+ years old and to have graduated from high school. 

Costs can vary depending on the location, but our DTS is among the most affordable.

• Lecture Phase: USD 1,900

• Outreach Phase: USD 1,900 (includes flights and in-country expenses)

We’re committed to keeping costs low while providing a high-quality, life-changing experience.

This is a great question. It’s possible to do both, one after the other. There is no exact right answer. Some people will benefit from first doing college and then doing a DTS and seeing what the Lord has in store for the future. Others will enjoy doing a DTS before university as it can be a great foundation for all that’s ahead.

All DTS schools cover the same material and will have a 12 week lecture phase and an 8-12 week outreach. The difference of a DTS with a focus is that it will attract people that have similar interests. There will be some extra activities that would be for that focus.

Do YWAM if you want to experience God in a practical way, apply not just theology but grow in character and share Him with others. We are called by God to know God and make Him known. YWAM is one tool that God uses and it’s a privilege to serve Him!

You will for sure travel through Asia for your outreach. Our recent outreach locations have been to places like Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, India, Phillippines, Cambodia and more.

This will depend on your personal needs and lifestyle. You choose what you want to eat for lunch. You can grab a bowl of noodles or a burger. Prices are around 9-20rm a meal (about 2-4 USD). Sometimes people like to go out for a movie or to explore. In that case, you may want about 20 USD for a fun day out. 

Yes, we’d love to welcome your parents if they’d like to visit! Since DTS has a full and busy schedule, it’s best to coordinate with the course leader to find a suitable time. Often, the best opportunity is toward the end of the school—when they can see what you’ve been part of, attend any final events, and possibly travel with you afterward.

If space is available, your parents are welcome to stay on base with us. Otherwise, there are several nearby hotels and guesthouses that offer comfortable and affordable options.

We have you covered and will send you a packing list. Usually we ask people to bring one normal bag (big backpack or luggage piece) and a small luggage piece. But if you want to swim, bring a swimsuit. We got pools. And if you are into tennis, bring your racket. 

Malaysia is in Southeast Asia! It’s a tropical, safe, diverse, and interesting country where you can speak English!  Kuala Lumpur is the capital city. It’s the gateway of Asia! It’s next to Indonesia, Thailand, etc.

We are from all over! We are a mix of many nationalities and ages (DTS students are usually 18 – 25 years old). There are exceptions on both ends of the scale. 

Kuala Lumpur has a tropical climate and is warm year-round. The average high in September is 31°C (88°F) while the average low is 23°C (73°F ). In March the average high is 33°C (92°F) while the average low is 24°C (75°F). Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid throughout the year, temperatures range from 22ºC to 32ºC year round and with a tropical climate, showers occur almost daily.

There are various phone plans. Malaysia has inexpensive mobile plans. You can get a regular sim card with unlimited data for about 40 myr (8.50 USD) a month. Some people use an esim, others keep their international plans. You can see what works best for you. 

Every DTS’s lecture phase comprises the same core parts and takes place within a live-learn environment. Daily activities include corporate prayer, lectures, meal times at the base, and times of serving (work duties). Each week you will join the rest of the students and staff in worship, intercession (prayer), and Friday fun nites. You will also be a part of a small group and bible study, participate in community outreach, spend time preparing for outreach, and receive one-on-one mentoring from one of your leaders. You will get to engage in our ministries and once a week engage with the DTS track. It’s a full schedule with morning activities, some chill time in the afternoon and evening activities.

Free time is scattered throughout the weekly schedule. Some weekends will be used for planned activities with your school or outreach team, but most you will be free to rest, process the week, check out Kuala Lumpur and and explore the amazing city, food and cultures. We have pools & tennis courts where you will be staying and around the corner are cafes and other places to explore. 

During the Lecture Phase, every student chooses one track—Adventure, Media, or Living Waters. Tracks run alongside the main DTS teachings and provide focused activities or training based on your interests. Adventure has an extra fee; Media and Living Waters are included at no additional cost. The tracks happen on a Tuesday afternoon.

The Adventure Track includes: paragliding, white water rafting, paddleboarding, jungle hiking, waterfall day, paintball, ropes course, abseiling, camping, pickleball, and more. These activities are designed to build teamwork, resilience, and faith in action.