Austin Heights Private & International School vs Sribagan International School

	A Austin Heights Private & International School Johor Bahru, Malaysia	S Sribagan International School Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MYR 12,000 - 21,000	Fees / year MYR 1,950 - 13,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 16 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, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 1,300	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2011	Opened 2018
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 Sribagan International School is situated at Level 2, Jalan SiLC 2/11, Kawasan Perindustrian SiLC, 79200 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia. The school is located in the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) area of Iskandar Puteri, offering convenient access to major expressways and nearby residential neighborhoods.
Stages	Stages The school offers a structured educational journey for early years, primary and secondary levels.	Stages The school offers education across three levels: -Early Years: Ages 3–6 -Primary: Year 1 to Year 6 -Secondary: Year 7 to Year 11 This structure provides a continuous educational pathway from early childhood through to the end of lower secondary education.
School type	School type Austin Heights is a co-educational day school. The school does not offer boarding facilities.	School type Sribagan International School is a co-educational day school, welcoming both boys and girls. The school does not offer boarding facilities.
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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 publish specific details about additional learning support services or facilities for students with additional needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school does not have formal affiliation with any country.	Country affiliation The school does not have an affiliation with any specific country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Austin Heights does not have any formal religious affiliation and operates as a secular school.	Religious affiliation Sribagan International School is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.
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 Specific details about the daily schedule, including start and end times, as well as break and lunch periods, are not provided on the school's official website.
Bus service details	Bus service details Austin Heights provides a school bus service for its students.	Bus service details Information regarding the availability of a school bus or transportation service is not mentioned on the school's official website.
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 Initial Fees * Early Years Registration Fee: MYR 500 (non-refundable) * Year 1 to Year 11 Registration Fee: MYR 1200 (non-refundable) Deposit * Early Years Registration Fee: MYR 1200 * Year 1 to Year 11 Registration Fee: MYR 2200 School Fees (Termly) * Early Years : MYR 650 * Year 1 to Year 3 : MYR 2700 * Year 4 to Year 6 : MYR 3000 * Year 7 to Year 8 : MYR 3450 * Year 9 : MYR 4200 * Year 10 to Year 11 (IGCSE): MYR 4500 * Fees invoiced per academic term * One full term's notice required for withdrawal
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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 Sribagan International School offers the Cambridge International Curriculum across three educational stages: * Early Years (Ages 3–6): Focuses on foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and personal development. * Primary (Years 1–6): Covers core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives. * Secondary (Years 7–11): Prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations. The curriculum is delivered in English, with additional language instruction offered in Bahasa Melayu, Mandarin, and Tamil.
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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 —
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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. Submit the Application Form Complete and submit the school's application form, providing all necessary personal and academic information for your child. 2. Pay the Registration Fee A registration fee is required upon application. This fee is non-refundable. 3. Await Admission Decision The admissions team will review your application and inform you of the outcome. If accepted, further enrollment procedures will be communicated.
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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 Sribagan International School does not publicly specify the use of a waitlist or pool system.
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