International Schools in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Compare 40 international schools in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 31,011), location, and more to find the right international school now.

Last updated 30 September 2026

Schools listed: 40
Curricula: 20
Average annual fee: MYR 31,011
Fee range: MYR 1,000 – 247,800

More school facts

Most common curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE (22 schools)
Average school size: 845 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Seri Omega Private & International School
Oldest: Sri Ara International & Private School (1997)
With boarding: 7

About international schools in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Johor Bahru’s international schools cluster around the city and the nearby Iskandar Puteri/EduCity precinct and offer a mix of day and some boarding options that serve both local and expatriate families. You will commonly find British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-level), International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) and American or other national curricula, with English as the primary language of instruction and Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin widely taught as additional languages. Headline tuition varies widely: lower-cost day options can start in the low tens of thousands of ringgit a year while premium boarding and sixth-form provision can exceed six figures, and families should budget extra for registration, capital levies, transport, meals and recent service-tax charges. Admissions tend to follow main intakes in August/September and January with many schools also offering rolling entry where places are available, so start enquiries well before your planned move.

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British (25) International (5) IB (3) American (2) Singapore (2) Canadian (1)

Students playing against another school's football team in a friendly match.

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 18,510 - 48,270

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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Students showcase their talents in the school orchestra, bringing harmony and confidence to the stage.

Marlborough College Malaysia

British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

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Fairview International School - Johor Bahru

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 4 to 19

Fees not listed

Ages 4 to 19 years

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)

Instructs in English

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Friendly soccer match with Sunway International School.

Forest City International School

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 56,000 - 74,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach

Instructs in English

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Young toddlers explore textures and imagination through colorful sensory on Earth Day!

MindChamps PreSchool - Adda Heights

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 1 to 6

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Sribagan International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

MYR 1,950 - 13,500

Ages 3 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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Teachers taking part in the joyful event of Deepavali!

Cornerstone International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 19

MYR 9,600 - 17,160

Ages 5 to 19 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Creative expression through roleplay at learning booths.

Stellar International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 14,400 - 23,760

Ages 3 to 18 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum

Instructs in English

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A group of students posing for a picture during Christmas celebration.

Kiddie'Z Garden Integrated Montessori Preschool - Seri Austin

Montessori Curriculum

Fees not listed

Ages not listed

Montessori Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Treetops Montessori - Taman Mount Austin

Montessori Curriculum · Ages 3 to 6

Fees not listed

Ages 3 to 6 years

Montessori Curriculum

Instructs in English

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IDRISSI International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 16

MYR 12,000 - 27,000

Ages 4 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Matahari International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 19

MYR 17,030 - 24,000

Ages 3 to 19 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Instructs in English

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Excelsior International School

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 4 to 18

MYR 25,800 - 64,000

Ages 4 to 18 years

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Sri Ara International & Private School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 17

MYR 10,230 - 29,520

Ages 3 to 17 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Students participating in IBMYP Sports Day.

Sunway International School - Sunway City Iskandar Puteri

IB (MYP), IB (DP) · Ages 4 to 17

MYR 45,000 - 95,000

Ages 4 to 17 years

IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Canadian Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Students participating in annual sports day.

Sri Utama International School - Johor Bahru

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

MYR 12,458 - 20,000

Ages 3 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Art class in session. Students explore their creativity with brushes and colors in a vibrant art classroom.

LINK International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 6 to 15

Fees not listed

Ages 6 to 15 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Students participating in the "Swim Gala" event organized by RAS.

Raffles American School

American Curriculum · Ages 3 to 17

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Merc International School

Cambridge IGCSE

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100 Lambs International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 3 to 17

MYR 7,200 - 18,000

Ages 3 to 17 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Seri Omega Private & International School

Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 6 to 17

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LUCA International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 7 to 17

MYR 20,400 - 26,400

Ages 7 to 17 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Mount Safa International School

Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 4 to 16

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R.E.A.L Schools - Johor Bahru

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 16

MYR 13,020 - 28,450

Ages 3 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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Students showing excitement for field trip.

Happy Villa Kindergarten - Taman Bukit Indah

Ages 3 to 6

Fees not listed

Ages 3 to 6 years

Curriculum not listed

Instructs in English

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Care for the environment through real experiences.

Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 3 to 6

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Crescendo-HELP International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 25,200 - 35,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Instructs in English

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Chinese New Year celebration at Setia Tropika.

Small Wonder Malaysia - Setia Tropika

EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 1.5 to 6

Fees not listed

Ages 1½ to 6 years

EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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A fun water game lights up the sports day with energy and cheers.

Austin Heights Private & International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 3 to 17

MYR 12,000 - 21,000

Ages 3 to 17 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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MindChamps PreSchool - Sentosa

Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach · Ages 1 to 6

MYR 1,000 - 2,800

Ages 1 to 6 years

Montessori Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach

Instructs in English

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Children enjoy a fun basketball session with teacher at the vibrant outdoor play court.

MindChamps PreSchool - Straits View

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 1 to 6

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Elite Preschool

Fees not listed

Ages not listed

Curriculum not listed

Language not listed

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Small Wonder Malaysia - Taman Sutera

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) · Ages 1.5 to 6

Fees not listed

Ages 1½ to 6 years

IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum)

Instructs in English

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Students parading in the Paragon Sports Festival .

Paragon Private and International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 16

Fees not listed

Ages 5 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Hands-on learning at the interactive farm science trip!

Invictus International School - Horizon Hills Campus

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 18

MYR 22,500 - 48,500

Ages 3 to 18 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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Teacher guides students in a festive craft project for Cherie Hearts’ Chinese New Year celebration.

Cherie Hearts International Preschool (Johor Bahru)

Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum · Ages 0 to 6

MYR 21,000 - 23,000

Ages 0 to 6 years

Bespoke Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Singapore Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Seri Jubli International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 16

Fees not listed

Ages 5 to 16 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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KLC Preschool, Johor Bahru

Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 2 to 6

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New Bridge International School

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 5 to 18

Fees not listed

Ages 5 to 18 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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Invictus International School - Spring Hills Campus

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 4 to 18

MYR 25,500 - 56,500

Ages 4 to 18 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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FAQs for Malaysia

What curricula are available in Johor Bahru’s international schools and how do they differ?

Most schools offer British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-level), International Baccalaureate programmes and some American or alternative national pathways; British routes focus on subject specialisation at upper years while the IB emphasises breadth, critical thinking and a diploma that many universities recognise. Schools vary in how early they specialise, whether they offer national exam routes or the IB DP at 16 - 19, and in the balance between academic and co-curricular programmes, so ask each school for its full programme map and typical progression.

How much should we expect to pay and what isn’t included in the headline fee?

Headline tuition in Johor Bahru international schools ranges from roughly the low tens of thousands of ringgit per year for more affordable day schools up to six-figure annual costs at premium boarding or sixth-form providers; an average figure for the market sits considerably lower than the top end. In addition to tuition, expect one-off registration and capital levies, bus or transport charges, meals, uniforms, exam fees and sometimes annual building or development levies, and note that recent tax changes have added additional service charges to some private-education invoices.

When should we start the admissions process if we’re relocating to Johor Bahru?

Begin research and enquiries as early as 6 - 12 months before your intended start date for popular year groups, because entry years (for example Reception, Year 7 and pre-sixth form) can fill quickly; many schools hold assessments and interviews several months before the main intake. While the main admissions windows are usually August/September and January, many schools operate rolling admissions for available places so contacting admissions teams early will give you the best chance of securing a place.

What languages are used for teaching and which additional languages are commonly offered?

English is the primary medium of instruction across international schools in Johor Bahru, with Bahasa Malaysia frequently taught as a second language and Mandarin commonly available as an additional language option. Some schools also offer language support for children who need to develop English (EAL) and may run mother-tongue or third-language classes depending on demand and staffing.

What should parents check when visiting schools in Johor Bahru?

Ask to see recent inspection or accreditation reports, sample timetables, the school’s approach to EAL and learning support, and a full breakdown of fees and one-off charges; check how the school manages transitions for new international pupils and what pastoral and safeguarding arrangements are in place. Also review transport routes, co-curricular provision, the balance of day versus boarding students if that matters to your family, and speak with other parents where possible to understand day-to-day life.

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