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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Forest City International School (FCIS) was established in September 2018 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The school was initially founded in partnership with Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Minnesota, USA, bringing over 160 years of educational heritage to Southeast Asia. In 2024, the school rebranded as Forest City International School and became part of CATS Global Schools, a UK-based education group that operates several international schools worldwide. FCIS is located within Forest City, a large-scale urban development project in Johor, developed by Country Garden Holdings.
FCIS fosters a diverse and inclusive community, with students and families from various cultural backgrounds. The school organizes a range of events to celebrate this diversity and build community spirit. These include cultural celebrations, arts showcases, and academic events like STEM activities. Such events provide opportunities for students, parents, and staff to engage and collaborate outside the classroom.
FCIS has an active Parent Teacher Association that plays a vital role in enhancing the school experience for students and families. The PTA organizes various events and activities, including cultural celebrations, academic workshops, and social gatherings. These initiatives aim to foster strong relationships between parents, teachers, and the broader school community. The PTA also supports fundraising efforts to provide additional resources and opportunities for students.
Forest City International School (FCIS), established in 2018, is an American-style K–12 boarding and day school located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The school offers a curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards and incorporates Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school. FCIS caters to students aged 3 to 18 and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1. The campus features facilities such as science laboratories, a STEM Innovation Center, an 850-seat theatre, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, an indoor golf practice hall with AI technology, and a professional-grade fitness center. A distinctive program at FCIS is its indoor golf practice hall equipped with AI technology, providing students with advanced training opportunities.
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