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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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LUCA International School follows the Cambridge International Education Programme across Elementary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. In Elementary & Primary, the curriculum offers 11 subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, STEAM, Arts & Design, Music, Physical Education, and Life Education. Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) includes English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, STEAM, Arts & Design, Music, Physical Education, and Life Education. Upper Secondary (Year 10–11) uses Cambridge IGCSE and provides two streams—Combined Science and Pure Science—along with Life Education. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century skills and Life Education.
Arts & Design and Music are listed as subjects in Elementary & Primary (Years 1–3 and 4–6) and continue in Lower Secondary. Arts & Design and Music are included in the Lower Secondary curriculum as part of the Cambridge International Education Programme. The program supports creativity and self-expression across levels.
The Elementary & Primary levels include English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia (compulsory for Malaysian students), STEAM, Arts & Design, Music, Physical Education, and Life Education. Lower Secondary includes English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia. Students have opportunities to learn from foreign educators and participate in cultural exchanges. Chinese is part of the language offerings, alongside Bahasa Malaysia.
LUCA operates a House System to foster unity, community, and a spirit of healthy competition across school activities. The Student Representative Council (SRC) provides student leadership opportunities for Year 10 and Year 11, with elected members engaging in school events to develop people management and project management skills over a 15‑month training period. Life Education is a subject across levels, complemented by Life Coaching sessions that help students set goals and navigate personal and academic challenges. Small class sizes are emphasized to enable personalized guidance and closer student–teacher relationships.
The school offers a Student Representative Council (SRC) that focuses on leadership development. SRC members are Year 10 and Year 11 students elected to lead school events and gain experience in people management and project management over a 15‑month training period. This leadership structure provides formal opportunities for students to practice organizational skills and collaborative leadership.
Life Education is a core subject alongside Physical Education, supporting holistic wellbeing. Life Coaching sessions are provided to help students understand themselves, set meaningful goals, and navigate personal and academic challenges. LUCA emphasizes intentionally small class sizes to enable personalized guidance and support for students. The House System also promotes unity and community spirit beyond academics.
LUCA International School caters to students from age 7 to 17, offering a personalized learning journey grounded in the Cambridge International Curriculum. Education at LUCA is structured across five developmental stages from Early Years to IGCSE level. The school is built around a small-class philosophy, averaging 15 to 20 students per class, to foster close student-teacher interaction and individualized attention. LUCA emphasizes 21st-century learning, combining academics with leadership, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Its facilities include science and computer labs, a multi-purpose performance hall, and creative spaces that support both academic and co-curricular engagement. The school’s thematic learning approach also encourages real-world application, while diverse co-curricular activities such as STEM Club, Media Production Club, Master Chef, Dance, and Art & Design promote creative thinking and collaboration.
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