Crescendo-HELP International School

Crescendo-HELP International School is located at PTD 204446, Lebuh Cemerlang, Taman Desa Cemerlang, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor, Malaysia. The school is strategically positioned in a growing suburb of Johor Bahru and sits adjacent to Crescendo International College, allowing for shared educational and infrastructural benefits.

In terms of public transport, CHIS is accessible via Causeway Link route 6B, which connects the Johor Bahru Sentral railway station to the Ulu Tiram Bus and Taxi Terminal. Taxis and ride-hailing services like Grab are also widely available.

CHIS benefits from its proximity to NSK Trade City, food kiosks, and well-known outlets such as McDonald's. The nearby township of Ulu Tiram also houses a number of small retail stores, clinics, and service providers, offering additional convenience for school families.

CHIS provides educational program spanning from:

Early Years: Ages 3–5
Primary School: Years 1–6
Secondary School: Years 7–11
Pre-University: A Levels

CHIS is a co-educational day school and does not offer on-campus boarding facilities.

Crescendo-HELP International School has established The Learning Pathways (TLP) Department to deliver personalised learning support tailored to individual student needs. This department is led by a team of specialists in Inclusion and English as an Additional Language (EAL), and provides a tiered system of support. Students are assessed and placed in short, medium, or long-term instructional pathways based on their specific learning challenges. Teaching takes place in both small-group and larger class settings, and is aligned with the UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) framework for children and young people aged 0 to 25, ensuring structured and inclusive educational support.

The TLP Department employs a data-driven approach, starting with baseline assessments that evaluate students’ abilities in spelling, reading, and writing. Based on these diagnostics, students are grouped according to the severity of their learning gaps, and appropriate support measures are implemented. Progress is reassessed after 12 weeks to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. If a student does not demonstrate the expected growth, an additional layer of support is introduced to intensify the learning assistance and improve outcomes through more focused, individualised attention.

CHIS offers several targeted intervention programmes through the TLP team. The Catch-Up Literacy Intervention Programme improves reading fluency and spelling through a kinesthetic, phonics-based approach that has shown remarkable gains up to 24 months of reading progress in just six weeks. The EAL programme supports students with low verbal and vocabulary skills by addressing all core language domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additionally, the school provides 1:1 Specific Learning Disability (SpLD) sessions for students with diagnosed conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or dyspraxia. These sessions, conducted three times a week, offer tailored tutoring, exam prep support, and structured study guidance to help students overcome specific learning barriers.

The school does not have a country affiliation.

CHIS is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.

Primary School:

Monday to Thursday: 7:50 AM – 2:40 PM
Friday: 7:50 AM – 12:15 PM

Secondary School:

Monday to Thursday: 7:50 AM – 3:10 PM
Friday: 7:50 AM – 1:15 PM

These timings are without Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).

The school offers a school bus service.

Crescendo-HELP International School (CHIS) offers a British-style curriculum anchored in the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) framework. The school provides academic journey beginning from Early Years (Ages 3–5), continuing through Primary (Years 1–6) and Secondary (Years 7–11), and culminating in the Cambridge A-Level Programme (Years 12–13). At the Primary level, CHIS integrates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), emphasizing thematic, inquiry-based learning to develop key competencies in literacy, numeracy, and personal growth.

As students advance into the Secondary years, they follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE curriculum, where they are offered a broad range of subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Languages. The IGCSE programme culminates in internationally recognized examinations, preparing students for pre-university pathways. In the Sixth Form, CHIS offers Cambridge International AS & A Levels, allowing students to specialize in subjects aligned with their university and career aspirations. Subjects include Further Mathematics, Psychology, Economics, and Computer Science, among others. The curriculum is supported by pastoral care, university guidance, and leadership development, aiming to cultivate academic excellence and personal growth.

The school adopts the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which includes personal learning goals aimed at developing qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and respect. These goals are designed to help students become thoughtful and responsible individuals.

Additionally, CHIS encourages participation in Co-Curricular Activities such as basketball, water polo, story& drama and so on which are instrumental in fostering teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills. These activities provide students with opportunities to engage in various interests, promoting a well-rounded development beyond academics.

CHIS is committed to inclusivity and provides support for students with Special Educational Needs. The school has an Inclusion Department that works closely with students requiring additional assistance.

CHIS offers EAL programs.

CHIS prioritizes the mental wellbeing of its students by organizing event like Wellness Day, a school-wide event designed to prioritize mental health and wellbeing. The Inclusion Team and school counselors curated a series of engaging activities for both Primary and Secondary students. These activities aimed to foster self-awareness, resilience, and emotional balance among students.

The school also implemented a Peer Supporter Program for Secondary students. This initiative trains selected students from Years 9 to 12 to provide peer-to-peer support, facilitating workshops, weekly meetings, and creative wellbeing initiatives such as the Mental Health Carnival and Connect Corner. These programs encourage open dialogue about mental health and promote a culture of empathy and understanding within the student body.

CHIS places a strong emphasis on the protection and safety of its students. In alignment with their Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles, the school has established clear guidelines and procedures regarding acceptable behavior within the school environment, including child protection and safety.

Schedule an assessment date via email or phone at least one day in advance. On the assessment day, submit the application form along with a non-refundable RM250 application fee.

The assessment serves as a baseline to determine the most suitable grade placement for the child.

Upon successful assessment, a Letter of Offer is sent via email. Parents have 10 working days to sign and return the letter.

Submit all required documents, including identification, birth certificate, previous school reports, and medical records.

Pay the registration fee, refundable deposit, one term's school fees, and miscellaneous fees.

Once all steps are completed, the student's enrollment is confirmed.

The CHIS Founders' Award recognises students with strong academic ability, leadership potential and a collaborative mindset. The award offers a bursary towards school fees, with Gold, Silver and Bronze awards given to the most deserving candidates. It is open to students who are planning to join us in Year 7 or to continue their A Level studies in Year 12 and Year 13.

Crescendo-HELP is also providing a 5% Bursary , which is a reduction from the published Primary and Secondary annual school fees, not only for the first year but for each year that the student remains in school.

The school does not have a waitlist.