Austin Heights Private & International School vs Cornerstone International School

	A Austin Heights Private & International School Johor Bahru, Malaysia	C Cornerstone International School Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MYR 12,000 - 21,000	Fees / year MYR 9,600 - 17,160
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 5 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,300	Pupils 220
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 25
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2023
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Austin Heights Private & International School is located in Taman Mount Austin. This area is highly accessible via major roads such as the Pasir Gudang Highway and Eastern Dispersal Link, making commutes easy for families, including those crossing the border from Singapore (approximately 30–40 minutes by car). The school is also connected by local bus routes like P111 and T11. Mount Austin boasts a rich variety of amenities including AEON Mall, Toppen Shopping Centre, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment hubs like the Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park. Nearby medical facilities such as Sultan Ismail Hospital add to the area’s appeal, making it ideal for families seeking convenience and lifestyle amenities.	Location Cornerstone International School is located within City Plaza, a prominent commercial building along Jalan Tebrau. This central location places the school in the heart of the city, surrounded by various amenities, including shopping centers, eateries, and other educational institutions. The school's central location ensures connectivity via public transportation. Numerous bus routes operate along Jalan Tebrau, providing easy access to and from different parts of Johor Bahru. Additionally, the area is well-served by taxis and ride-hailing services.
Stages	Stages The school offers a structured educational journey for early years, primary and secondary levels.	Stages Primary, Secondary
School type	School type Austin Heights is a co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities.	School type Cornerstone International School is a co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not offered.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school provides additional learning support by having Blackboard Learn, an online learning platform that allows students to review lessons, complete assignments, and access resources anytime, making learning more flexible and easier to refer to whenever its needed.	Additional learning support The school does not have publicly available information on additional learning support.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school does not have formal affiliation with any country.	Country affiliation The school is not affiliated with any country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Austin Heights does not have any formal religious affiliation and operates as a secular school.	Religious affiliation The school is not affiliated with any religion, it is a secular school.
School day structure	School day structure School start time KG1 - KG2: 8:30 KG3 - G10: 8:00 School finish time KG1: 12:30 KG2: 14:30 (Friday 12:30) KG3 - G1: 14:30 (Friday 13:10) G2 - G10: 15:40 (Friday 13:10)	School day structure The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.
Bus service details	Bus service details Austin Heights provides a school bus service for its students.	Bus service details Cornerstone International School operates its own fleet of well-maintained buses. Each bus is equipped with a trained attendant to supervise and ensure the safety of the children during transit.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition Fees (Annually) Early Years 1 & 2 (Age 3–4): RM 12,000 Years 1–3 (Age 5–7): RM 15,600 Years 4–6 (Age 8–10): RM 17,400 Years 7–9 (Age 11–13): RM 20,400 Years 10–11 (Age 14–15): RM 23,400 Years 12–13 (Age 16–17): RM 21,000 Other Fees Application Fee: RM 100 – RM 200 (non-refundable, one-time) Registration Fee: RM 1,000 – RM 2,000 (non-refundable, one-time) Security Deposit: One term’s tuition fee (refundable) Miscellaneous Fees: RM 1,000 – RM 1,500 annually Refund Policy Security Deposit: A refundable deposit equivalent to one term’s tuition fee is required upon enrollment. This deposit is refundable upon withdrawal, provided all dues are cleared and the required notice period is observed. Application & Registration Fees: Both are one-time, non-refundable payments. Miscellaneous Fees: Typically non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment Methods Bank transfers Credit/debit cards Online banking Cash or cheque payments	Fee details One-Time Enrollment Fees Diagnostic Test (Non-Refundable) - Year 1 to Year 6: MYR 200.00 Diagnostic Test (Non-Refundable) - Year 7 to Year 11: MYR 300.00 Registration Fee: MYR 1,200.00 Refundable Deposit: MYR 4,500.00 School Fees (Per Term) Reception Class (Age 4-5): MYR 2,400.00 Year 1 to Year 6: MYR 3,300.00 Year 7 to Year 8: MYR 3,960.00 Year 9 to Year 11: MYR 4,290.00 Meals - Tea and Lunch (Per Term) Reception Class (Age 4-5): MYR 450.00 Year 1 to Year 6: MYR 600.00 Year 7 to Year 11: MYR 750.00 Disclaimer: Please note that these are the published fees effective from July 2025. All fees are subject to revision at the institution's discretion.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Austin Heights offers a dual-track education system that caters to both local and international students. The International Stream follows the British curriculum, incorporating programmes such as the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP), Cambridge Lower Secondary, and ultimately leading to the Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Years 10 and 11. This stream emphasizes inquiry-based and thematic learning, preparing students with critical thinking and global awareness. Alongside this, the school also offers a Private Stream that follows the Malaysian National Curriculum (KSSR/KSSM), making it an excellent choice for families who prefer a local syllabus but still want a strong co-curricular and English-medium education.	Curriculum details Cornerstone International School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from primary through to secondary levels, with a distinctive emphasis on Christian values and character education. In the primary section (Years 1 to 6), the curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Global Perspectives, Art & Design and Physical Education. As students progress to secondary school (Years 7 to 11), they enter the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme, followed by the IGCSE pathway. Subjects offered at this level include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Business Studies, Geography, and ICT.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application Submission: Prospective students must complete the Admission Form and pay a non-refundable application fee of RM100. 2. Entrance Assessment: Applicants are required to sit for an entrance assessment to evaluate their academic proficiency. 3. Interview session: Following the assessment, an interview with the Principal or a designated staff member is conducted to assess the applicant's English language proficiency and behavioral attributes. 4. Document Submission: Applicants must provide necessary documents. 5. Admission Decision: Admission is contingent upon satisfactory performance in the assessment and interview, as well as the availability of places. 6. MOE & Immigration Documentation: The school assists in submitting necessary documents to the Ministry of Education and, for international students, provides letters to support visa applications.	Admissions 1. Application Form Submission. Parents are required to complete the application form and submit it along with supporting documents, which typically include: Two recent passport-sized photographs A copy of the child’s birth certificate Relevant identification documents Previous academic records (where applicable) 2. Diagnostic Test & Parent Interview. As part of the admissions evaluation, the student is given a diagnostic test to assess academic proficiency. In addition, an interview with the parents is conducted. 3. Admission Decision. Based on the outcomes of the test and interview, the school will decide whether to offer a placement. 4. Enrollment. Upon receiving an offer, enrollment is completed through payment of the required admission and deposit fees.
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Waitlist	Waitlist If no immediate placement is available, applicants are placed on a waiting list. The school reserves the right to assign admission priorities based on its criteria.	Waitlist There is no waitlist for the school.
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