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Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah

Malaysia, Johor Bahru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 620 - 0
Ages 3 - 6 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2011
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Tadika Kastil, or Castle Kindergarten, is an early childhood centre established in 2011 to provide preschool education with a focus on character building and creative development. Designed like a castle to spark imagination, Tadika Kastil offers programmes for children aged 3 to 6 and follows a curriculum that combines Montessori, Multiple Intelligences, and hands-on experiential learning. The Bukit Indah campus features bright classrooms, a nature learning garden, dedicated reading zones, and imaginative play areas that enhance learning through play and exploration. A unique element of Tadika Kastil is its Green Earth Programme, where children actively engage in gardening and environmental care.

No. 33, Jalan Indah 28/6, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor

The Essentials

Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
The Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah is located at No 33, Jalan Indah 28/6, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It sits in the Bukit Indah residential area of Johor Bahru. Aeon Mall Bukit Indah is a nearby landmark reflecting the local neighbourhood context.

Stages
Age 3 - 6 Programme; the school serves preschool/kindergarten ages 3 to 6.

Type
Kindergarten; day program.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Not disclosed

Additional learning support
SEN provisions are not publicly specified. The curriculum uses ICTM (International Creative Teaching Method).

Country affiliation
Malaysia

Religious affiliation
Not specified

School day structure
Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:00pm; Saturday 8:30am to 12:00pm; closed on public holidays.

Bus service
Bus service not listed publicly.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Part of Sarjana Jaya Education Group. Tadika Kastil is the Castle Kindergarten under the group and is the sister company of Tadika Sarjana Jaya. It was established in 2011 under Sarjana Jaya Education Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah ranges from from MYR 620 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- No published application or registration fee amount is available for Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah. There is no public fee figure for an enrolment/registration charge on the school's public pages.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a detailed fee schedule by year group or per-term / per-year amounts in publicly available material. A local school directory lists a minimum/representative fee value of MYR 620 but does not break this down by term, age group, or what that amount covers. This directory entry is not a full, itemised fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no public statement of the school's formal billing schedule (monthly, termly, annually) or detailed payment terms in the publicly accessible material. Operating hours and contact information are published, but explicit billing-cycle or fee-due-date information is not available.

Boarding fees
- Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah is a day kindergarten (published opening hours indicate daily daytime operation). No boarding provision or boarding fees are published, and the school is presented as a preschool/kindergarten rather than a boarding provider.

Other costs or fees (uniform, bus, materials, activities)
- Bus service is listed for the school in a public directory entry. Where a bus service exists, schools commonly levy a separate transport fee, but no transport fee rates are published.
- Typical additional costs that are not publicly priced but commonly charged by preschools include uniforms, learning materials, activity/enrichment fees, and occasional excursion or event charges. No itemised amounts for these items are published for this Tadika Kastil branch.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy or published rules for refundable deposits, cancellation of enrolment, or tuition refunds were found in the school's public material.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / cash)
- There is no public statement of accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, or cash) in the school's publicly accessible information.
Academics

Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 6.

Curriculum
Tadika Kastil uses the International Creative Teaching Method (ICTM), designed to balance left-brain and right-brain learning through languages, science, math and logic, and reading, with project-based activities. The School Programme targets ages 3 to 6 under the Age 3-6 Programme. Left-brain learning covers languages, sciences, math and logic, and reading, while right-brain learning emphasizes project management, leadership training, and art and performance. The curriculum includes Art and Performance activities, a theatre program, and clubs such as violin, piano, and art, with stage performances at least three times a year and weekly rehearsals in a school theatre. The program is anchored by the aim to cultivate outstanding and happy kids with confidence, creativity, and a strong academic foundation. Tadika Kastil was established in 2011 under the Sarjana Jaya Education Group.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through Participation Learning and an environment where teachers provide encouragement and compliments, with students engaging in year-round projects that promote teamwork and social engagement.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provisions, staffing, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Participation Learning, teacher encouragement, and value-driven activities such as community projects that foster empathy and social responsibility.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding policies.
Parent Experience

History
Tadika Kastil was established in 2011 as part of the Sarjana Jaya Education Group. It was officially launched in 2011 by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, YB Dr. Hou Kok Chung. The school uses ICTM, an Innovative, In-depth, and Effective Teaching Methodology. The Castle Kindergarten is a sister company of Tadika Sarjana Jaya, indicating shared ownership within the same corporate family. Its published purpose is to cultivate outstanding and happy kids with confidence, creativity, a strong academic foundation, and right values in a Castle-style environment.

Community
The school community engages students through a range of activities such as Build The House, Day Trip, Farm Lesson, Happy Camp, Sports Day, Swimming Lesson, Talented Violin Club, We Love Learning, and Performance Day. The Activities Gallery documents these events, illustrating the breadth of learning experiences offered. Parents engage with the school through the Parents Testimonial page, which presents voices from families about their experiences. Parental resources exist in the Parenting Article section to support parental development and involvement in early education.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The site does not include a named Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page in its navigation. Parent involvement appears through a Parents Testimonial page, indicating active parent voices outside of a PTA. Parent Testimonial page provides parent voices about the school. The Parenting Article page exists as a resource for parents. School activities listed in the Activities Gallery—Day Trips, Farm Lessons, Happy Camp, Sports Day, Swimming Lessons, Talented Violin Club, and Performance Day—often involve families and the broader school community. The school is described as a sister company of Tadika Sarjana Jaya, indicating an overarching corporate structure rather than a standalone PTA program.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and operates in a Castle-style, comfortable, conducive learning environment. The Castle environment and approach focus on cultivating outstanding and happy kids with confidence, creativity, and a strong academic foundation through ICTM. The teaching program includes an in-house theatre and clubs such as violin, piano, and art to support creative expression. Programs are designed for children aged 3 to 6. The school is a sister company of Tadika Sarjana Jaya.

Academic Facilities
ICTM (International Creative Teaching Method) forms the core of the curriculum. Left-brain learning covers languages, sciences, math and logic, and reading, taught through a blend of activities, games, and exercises to build a solid academic foundation. Right-brain development is emphasized through project management and leadership training, art, and performance, including weekly theatre rehearsals. Projects and social involvement are integrated into learning, with activities such as helping orphanages and other communities. The founder's philosophy is reflected in materials like the book No Worries to Kids' Future, which informs the teaching approach.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Violin club, piano club, and art club are offered. Students perform on stage at least three times a year, with weekly rehearsals in the school theatre. Projects in school include community service activities to help orphanages, single-parent families, and the elderly. Leadership training and project management activities are integrated into the extracurricular program. The International Creative Teaching Method informs these extracurricular experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ICTM is the International Creative Teaching Method used to cultivate outstanding, happy, and successful kids. ICTM integrates left-brain and right-brain learning. Left-brain learning covers languages, sciences, math and logic, and reading, with the syllabus delivered through activities, games, and exercises to build a solid academic foundation for Malaysia's primary schools. The approach prepares children for the primary-school syllabus in Malaysia.

Arts & Creative
Right-brain learning includes Project Management and Leadership Training, Art and Performance, and clubs such as violin, piano, and art. Children have weekly rehearsals in the school theatre and perform on stage at least three times a year. The approach aims to develop creativity and confidence through arts-inspired activities.

Cultural & Language
Languages are included in left-brain learning within ICTM. ICTM is designed to suit the needs of students in Malaysia and probably also students in Asia. The materials are presented in English and Chinese, reflecting a bilingual presentation of the International Creative Teaching Method.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs such as violin, piano, and art provide social interaction and hobbies. The theatre program includes weekly rehearsals and stage performances. These activities support collaborative skills and personal enjoyment.

Leadership & Professional
Project Management and Leadership Training are embedded in ICTM. Children run several projects in a year. These elements foster leadership, planning, and project-work skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Art and music activities support wellbeing and self-expression. Theatre activities provide opportunities for creative expression. The program emphasizes balanced development through creative and cognitive activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages are taught as part of left-brain learning within the ICTM program (International Creative Teaching Method).
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions overview: Tadika Kastil @ Bukit Indah provides preschool education for children aged 3 to 6. The school is located at No 33, Jalan Indah 28/6, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. The school hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pm; it is closed on public holidays. The school's teaching method is ICTM (International Creative Teaching Method), which emphasizes left-brain and right-brain learning; left-brain learning covers languages, sciences, math & logic, and reading, while the program includes Project Management and Leadership Training, stage performances in an in-house theatre, and clubs such as violin, piano, and art. Facilities include a multimedia theatre, a library, a mini farm, and a computer room. Tadika Kastil is part of Sarjana Jaya Education Group.
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