Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) :
Forest City International School is accredited by NEASC, a U.S.-based accreditation body recognized for its rigorous standards in education. This accreditation ensures that the school meets international benchmarks for quality and engages in continuous improvement processes.
East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) :
FCIS is a member of EARCOS, a regional organization of international schools committed to professional development, collaboration, and shared educational practices. Membership provides access to training, conferences, and cross-school learning opportunities.
College Board (Advanced Placement – AP) :
FCIS is authorized to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses by the College Board. These courses follow a standardized U.S. college-level curriculum and provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit based on exam performance.
As of now, there are no publicly documented awards received by Forest City International School in the past five years.
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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