International schools in Johor
Johor's international schools — anchored by the Iskandar Puteri cluster — increasingly attract Singapore-linked families seeking quality at a lower cost across the causeway.
Figures verified June 2026 · School websites + 2026 fee guides; ranges are indicative and vary by year level — confirm with each school
Johor's schooling story is shaped by Singapore. The Iskandar Puteri / Medini cluster (Marlborough College, Raffles American, EtonHouse, Stellar) offers British, American and Cambridge/Singapore-blended pathways, often at meaningfully lower fees than equivalent Singapore schools — a key driver of cross-border family moves, especially with the RTS Link arriving. More affordable Cambridge options sit on the JB city side (Austin Heights). As elsewhere, apply early and confirm fees by year level.
Selected schools
Established international schools in Johor
Marlborough College Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 115,000–159,000
- Ages
- 3–18
British boarding-and-day school on a large purpose-built campus; sister to Marlborough College UK — among the most premium fees in the country.
Areas to live nearby
Iskandar Puteri / Medini (~10 min)
Raffles American School
Iskandar Puteri
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 40,000–107,000
- Ages
- 3–18
WASC-accredited American curriculum (Pre-K to Grade 12) on a 46-acre campus; sits in Johor's upper fee range.
Areas to live nearby
Stellar International School
Puteri Harbour
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 25,000–60,000
- Ages
- 3–18
Blends Cambridge International with a Singapore-style approach — popular with Singapore-linked families.
Areas to live nearby
EtonHouse International School Malaysia
Iskandar Puteri (Medini)
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 40,000–80,000
- Ages
- 2–18
Part of the Singapore-headquartered EtonHouse group, in the Medini cluster.
Areas to live nearby
Iskandar Puteri / Medini (~12 min)
Austin Heights International School
Mount Austin
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 25,000–50,000
- Ages
- 4–18
A more affordable Cambridge pathway on the JB city side, away from the Iskandar premium cluster.
Areas to live nearby
Tebrau (~12 min) · JB Sentral / Bukit Chagar (~20 min)
Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens
Setia Eco Gardens, JB
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 18,000–48,000
- Ages
- 3–17
British curriculum to IGCSE on a 16-acre campus; a mid-fee option with a parallel national-curriculum stream.
Areas to live nearby
Crescendo-HELP International School
Desa Cemerlang, JB
- Indicative fees / yr
- RM 25,000–36,000
- Ages
- 3–18
Cambridge plus IPC pathways through to A-Level; part of the HELP education group, on the JB city side.
Areas to live nearby
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Fees shown are indicative annual ranges that vary by year level and are reviewed by schools every year — they also exclude one-off costs (application, deposit, building/capital fund) and extras like transport and exams. School details, curricula and admissions policies can change at any time. This page is general guidance, not advice; ExpatMove is not affiliated with, paid by, or an agent for these schools, and does not rank or endorse them. Always confirm current fees, availability and requirements directly with the school before making any decision.
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