Top 15 International School In Johor Bahru

International schools have gained much popularity amongst many parents due to its well-structured education programme.

Their teaching method encourages students to use their creativity and intellectual thinking.

There is no doubt there is a vast increase in development in Johor Bahru and it comes with a growing number of international schools.

Boarding facilities are usually available to cater for students from out of state as well as overseas.

Private transportation for students or guardians to travel around are also available.

15 International School In Johor Bahru

1. Sunway International School

This campus located in Medini Johor is governed by the owner of the well renowned Sunway University as well as Monash University in Kuala Lumpur.

Their school’s curriculum is based on a Canadian curriculum which has received high accreditation for its level of excellence in Mathematics, Science and Reading.

Campus Highlights:

• Football Field
• Art and Music Rooms
• Pre-School Specialist Rooms
• Swimming Pool

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Early Years (Ages 4 and 5)
• Elementary School (Grades 1 to 5)
• Secondary School (Grades 6 to 10)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11 to 12)

Note: Boarding available for Grade 7 above

 

2. Raffles American School

Raffles American School is one of the fully accredited campus given by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the USA).

Their campus is built as a “Green Building” by using passive cooling techniques and exterior shading devices.

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Campus Highlights:

• Performing Arts Center (800 seater auditorium and black box theatre)
• Planetarium
• Athletic Amenities (including a fully equipped stadium)
• Olympic Sized Swimming Pool

 

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 3 and 4)
• Elementary School (Ages 5 to 10)
• Middle School (Ages 11 to 13)
• High School (Ages 14 to 18)

Note: Boarding available for Ages 11 and over.

 

3. Marlborough College

Also located in Iskandar Puteri Johor, Marlborough College is an independent British school which is a direct expansion of Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England.

The campus is directed passionately by mostly alumni pupils of Marlborough College

Campus Highlights:

• Healthcare Center
• Wellbeing Programme
• Running Track
• Swimming Pool
• Netball, Squash and Tennis Courts
• Climbing Centre
• Gym
• Science Garden

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Pre-prep (Ages 4 to 7)
• Lower Prep (Ages 7 to 9)
• Upper Prep (Ages 9 to 14)
• Senior School (Ages 14 to 16)
• International Baccalaureate (Ages 16 to 18)

Note: Boarding available for Ages 9 and over.

 

 

4. Shattuck-St.Mary’s, Forest City

Shattuck-St.Mary’s Forest City adopts an American curriculum based on their 160 years old academic establishment in Shattuck-St.Mary’s School in Minnesota.

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Their educators are majority Americans and from countries such as Canada, Philippines, the UK, Australia, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia,

Campus Highlights:

• Fully equipped Theatre
• Dance, Music & Art Studios
• Studios for Robotics, Fashion Design and others
• Olympic Sized Swimming Pool
• Soccer Fields

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Early Childhood School (Ages 3 to 6)
• Elementary School (Ages 6 to 11)
• Middle School (Ages 11 to 15)
• High School (Ages 15 to 18)

Note: Boarding available for Ages 11 and over.

 

5. Crescendo-HELP International School

Crescendo-HELP International School located in Ulu Tiram, Johor was built on a partnership between Crescendo Corporation Berhad and HELP Education Group.

These founding groups are well recognized due to its strong background on academic excellence and providing leadership skills.

 

Campus Highlights:

• Dance and Art Studios
• Sports Hall and Fitness Gymnasium
• Running Track
• Tennis Courts
• Swimming Pools

Their curriculum covers the following primary and secondary school stages:

• Key Stage 1 (Year 1 to 2)
• Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to 6)
• Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9)
• Key Stage 4 (Year 10 to 11)
• Sixth Form

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

6. Stellar International School

Stellar International School is located in Puteri Harbour, Johor and its campus will be going through a process of expansion by 2025.

Their syllabus are based on the combination of Cambridge International Curriculum and Singapore National Curiculum.

Campus Highlights:

• Art and Music Hall
• Design Technology Workshop
• Dance Studio
• Student Exchange Programme
• Partnership with Educity Sports Complex

 

Their curriculum covers the following:

• International Early Years Curriculum (Ages 2 to 5)
• International Primary Curriculum (Ages 5 to 11)
• International Middle Years Curriculum (Ages 11 to 14)

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

7. Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

Tenby Schools has a history background back to the year 1960 and has since grew into one of the well-known private international schools in Malaysia.

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Garden is a purpose built campus and comprises of Sekolah Sri Tenby (Malaysian National School Curriculum) and Tenby International School.

Campus Highlights:

• Art and Music Rooms
• Sports Hall
• ICT Suites
• Sports Field
• Swimming Pool

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Early Years Curriculum (Ages 3 to 5)
• Primary Curriculum (Ages 5 to 11)
• Secondary Curriculum (Ages 11 to 16) at Tenby International School or Sekolah Sri Tenby

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

 

8. Austin Heights Private & International School

Austin Heights Private & International School’s established in the year 2011 and has gained its popularity as a premium international school in Johor.

Their education programmes are based on Cambridge International Curriculum for primary school level and the National Curriculum of England for secondary school level with modification done to suit the international education.

Campus Highlights:

• Golf Course
• Bowling Alley
• Sports Facilities
• Design and Technology Workshops
• Performing Arts Studio
• 25m Swimming Pool

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Early Years Curriculum (Ages 3 to 5)
• Primary Curriculum (Ages 5 to 11)
• Secondary Curriculum (Ages 11 to 16)

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

9. Excelsior International School Malaysia

Excelsior International School Malaysia is managed by a combination of CES Education which comprises of the big named educators in Singapore as well as the brand company Repton which has expertise in CESE.

 

Campus Highlights:

• Wireless and Mobile Technologies
• Art and Crafts Specialised Rooms
• Full Sized Artificial Grass Soccer Field
• Tennis Courts
• Running Tracks
• Olympic Size Swimming Pool

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Early Years Curriculum (Ages 3 to 5)
• Primary Curriculum (Ages 6 to 10)
• Secondary Curriculum (Ages 11 to 15)
• High School Curriculum (Ages 16 to 17)

Note: Boarding facilities provided

 

10. Paragon Private & International School

Paragon Private & International School offers an option to either attend their private school which uses the basis Malaysian National Curriculum or international schools using Cambridge and Singapore based education method.

Campus Highlights:

• Design and Technology Room
• Auditorium
• Media Room
• Sewing Room
• Culinary Studio
• Swimming Pool

Their curriculum covers the following:

Private School

• Primary School (Primary1 to Primary 6)
• Secondary School (Secondary 1 to Secondary 5)

 

International School

• Primary School (Year 1 to Year 6)
• Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 11)

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

11. Sri Ara International School

Sri Ara International School founded by Malaysian educators adopts the Cambridge curriculum and is located near the central business district of Johor.

Campus Highlights:

• Swimming, Sports, Speech and Drama included in the timetable
• Extra-curricular activities to cultivate leadership skills and healthy mindset (i.e Art and Crafts, Robotic Club, Red Crescent and others)
• Private School available (Malaysian National Curriculum)

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Preschool (Ages 3 to 5)
• Cambridge Primary (Ages 5 to 11)
• Cambridge Secondary 1 (Ages 11 to 14)
• Cambridge Secondary 2 (Ages 14 to 16)
• Sixth Form (Ages 16 to 17)

Note: No Boarding facilities provided

 

 

12. Fairview International School

Fairview International School consists of many campuses around Malaysia such as in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang.

Fairview Johor campus which is situated in Bandar Dato’ Onn Johor also follows the Cambridge International curriculum.

Campus Highlights:

• Playing Fields
• Sports Hall
• Dance Room
• Science and Technology Rooms
• Yearly Camp available at Eduresort Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Primary Years Programme (Ages 3 to 12)
• Middle Years Programme (Ages 11 to 16)

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

13. UniWorld International School

This campus uses the base of Singapore Education Curriculum as well as the Cambridge Curriculum for Primary School and Secondary School Level respectively.

UniWorld International School aims to offer “Cross-border Campuses” in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam to enable students to experience one term of schooling in one of these campuses.

 

Campus Highlights:

• Swimming Pool
• Football Field
• Badminton, Basketball and Volleyball Courts
• Dance and Music Room
• Art Room

Their curriculum covers the following:

• Kindergarten (Ages 4 to 6)
• Primary iPSLE (Ages 7 to 12)
• Secondary IGCSE (Ages 14 to 16)

Note: Boarding facilities provided

 

14. REAL International School

REAL International School in Johor is the latest edition of campuses under REAL Education Group.

Their International School syllabus is based on the UK National Curriculum (Cambridge).

Campus Highlights:

• Art and Design Room
• Culinary Arts Kitchen
• Music, Dance and Drama Rooms
• Performing Arts Theatre
• Swimming Pool
• Futsal Court
• Sports Field
• Indoor Sports Hall

 

Their curriculum covers the following:

International School

• Pre-School (Ages 3 to 4)
• Primary School (Ages 5 to 11)
• Secondary School (Ages 11 to 16)

Private School

• Pre-School (Ages 3 to 6)
• Primary School (Ages 7 to 12)
• Secondary School (Ages 13 to 17)

Note: Boarding facilities provided

 

15. Seri Omega Private & International School

Seri Omega Private & International School is located just 20 minutes away from Senai International Airport and currently caters for a total of 4500 students.

Apart from offering Cambridge Education, students will have an option to take up a second language such as Chinese or Malay language.

Campus Highlights:

• Design and Technology Workshops
• Swimming Pool
• Football Field
• Basketball Courts
• Sports Complex

Their curriculum covers the following:

International School

• Year 1 to Year 11

Private School (Malaysia National Curriculum)

• Primary School (Primary 1 to Primary 6)
• Secondary School (Form 1 to Form 5)

Note: No boarding facilities provided

 

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