There are many international schools in Malaysia. After Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Johor has the most number of international schools in the country. As of 2022, there are 23 international schools in Johor. This is good news for parents who are looking for an international school education for their children.
Here is a list of international schools in Johor.
1. Austin Heights International School
Located in Johor Bahru, Austin Heights International School caters to students aged three to 17. The school offers a combination of the International Primary Curriculum, British Curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE examination. Austin Heights International School was established in 2011.
2. Cornerstone International School
Located in City Plaza, Cornerstone International School offers the Cambridge UK IGCSE education to students in years 1 to 11. Each class is capped at 25 students each to ensure that learning is enhanced.
3. Crescendo-HELP International School
Located at Ulu Tiram, Crescendo-HELP International School offers the International Primary Curriculum, British Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The school began operating in 2017 and accepts learners at primary and secondary school levels. In addition to academics, the school provides an array of co-curriculum activities for students to participate in to encourage a healthy schooling experience.
4. Destiny International School
The primary and secondary level students of Destiny International School learn subjects based on the British curriculum and are prepared to sit for the IGCSE. The school is at Taman Warisan, Muar, Johor.
5. Fairview International School
Fairview International School in Johor Bahru is one of the school’s five branches. The school has been in operation since 2008 and offers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Middle Years Programme to primary and secondary students respectively.
6. IDRISSI International School @ EduCity
IDRISSI School @EduCity offers an international curriculum for preschool students. Conversely, the British international syllabus leading up to IGCSE is offered to primary and secondary level students. The school also has boarding facilities with a range of programmes to instil in borders a sense of independence and provide them with the social skills needed in a 21st century community.
For more information about IDRISSI International School, visit their website here.
7. Marlborough College Malaysia
Established in 2012, Marlborough College Malaysia is a British boarding and day school accepting students from Reception to Sixth Form. The school, located in Iskandar Puteri, offers the British Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE examinations. The IB Diploma Programme is offered at the pre-university level. The school offers day boarding, prep boarding and senior boarding to students from Year 5 and above.
For more information about Marlborough College Malaysia, visit their website here.
8. Mathari International School
Located in Gelang Patah, Matahari International School offers the Cambridge curriculum to students in Year 1 to 13. The school was established in 2013 with over 200 students.
Established in 2019, Orbix International School in Muar offers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for preschool and primary school levels. Students in secondary school levels will sit for the IGCSE examination.
10. Paragon Private & International School
Located in Plentong, Paragon Private & International School offers the Cambridge Curriculum, British Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The school was built in 2014 and houses primary and secondary school level students. Apart from academics, the school provides various types of co-curricular activities for the students to participate in to help them discover their interests and talents whilst developing competencies.
Located in Iskandar Puteri, Raffles American School offers the American Curriculum leading to the American High School Diploma and a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The IB Diploma Programme is offered to students at pre-university levels, the school is open to students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Additionally, the school offer boarding facilities for students ages 10 to 17.
12. R.E.A.L International School
R.E.A.L International School has three campuses located in Cheras, Shah Alam, and Johor Bahru offering British education based on the UK national curriculum from primary to secondary school levels alongside programs by Cambridge Assessment International Education, including the Cambridge IGCSE.
13. Repton International School
The International Early Years Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum and IGCSE examinations are available at Repton International School. Established in 2013, the school accepts students at the preschool, primary, secondary and pre-university levels. The IBDP is offered in Grades 11 and 12.
For more information about Repton International School, visit their website here.
14. Seri Jubli International School
Established in November 2019, Seri Jubli International School offers the Cambridge International Curriculum leading up to the IGCSE examinations. The school also emphasises programming and robotics in their curriculum. Seri Jubli International School is at Kluang, Johor.
15. Seri Omega International School
Located in Taman Beringin, Senai, Seri Omega International School offers the Cambrige Curriculum. Additionally, the Chinese and Malay Language is also offered.
16. Shattuck St.Mary's Forest City International School
Shattuck-St. Mary’s Forest City International School offers the American Curriculum culminating in a variety of High School offerings in Advanced Placement (AP). The school opened their doors in 2018 and welcomes students aged three to 18. Additionally, the school offers boarding facilities to students from age 11 onwards.