Paragon Private and International School

Paragon Private & International School is located in Taman Perindustrian Plentong, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The campus is is near residential areas like Taman Molek and Johor Jaya. It is accessible via local public and private transport, with a school bus service available. Several malls and amenities such as IKEA Tebrau and AEON Mall are within short driving distance.

The school offers two streams: a Malaysian Private School (Primary 1 to Form 5) and an International School (Cambridge curriculum, Year 1 to Year 11). Students are typically aged between 5 and 16 years.

The school is co-educational and accepts both boys and girls. It does not offer boarding facilities; all students are day scholars.

Paragon Private & International School does not publicly detail specific provisions for students with additional learning needs.

The school is based in Malaysia and does not have a formal affiliation with any other country.

The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular institution.

The school operates from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and on Friday, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The daily schedule includes regular breaks and a lunch period, though specific timings are not publicly detailed.

After school care will start from 2.30pm to 5.30pm (Monday to Thursday), 1pm to 5.30pm (Friday).

Paragon International School provides a school bus service for students.

Paragon International School follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, structured into four key stages: Lower Primary (Years 1–3), Upper Primary (Years 4–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), and Upper Secondary (Years 10–11). Students sit for the Cambridge Checkpoint assessments at the end of Years 6 and 9, and the IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. The curriculum integrates Singapore-style Discovery Science and Discovery Mathematics in the Primary levels to strengthen foundational understanding. Subjects offered include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Mandarin, Malay, Global Perspectives, and Art, with increasing subject specialization in the upper years. This program is designed to build academic readiness for post-IGCSE pathways.

The school emphasizes the importance of kindness and community well-being. In 2024, the Counselling Unit organized a Mental Health Awareness Week themed "Choose Kindness for Better Health," focusing on acts of kindness within the school and broader community. Activities included the 'Hats On' initiative and interactive sessions aimed at fostering a sense of belonging and enhancing overall well-being among students and staff.

There is no indication of specialized programs or staff dedicated to SEN on the school's official platforms.

While the school emphasizes English language development, there is no publicly available information detailing specific EAL support programs or staff.

The school actively promotes mental health awareness. The 2024 Mental Health Awareness Week, organized by the Counselling Unit, highlighted the role of kindness in enhancing mental well-being. Initiatives like the 'Hats On' campaign and various interactive activities were implemented to encourage empathy and community support among students and staff.

Paragon Private & International School does not publicly disclose specific safeguarding policies or child protection measures on its official platforms.

1. Complete the application form and prepare required documents: Applicants must submit a completed admission form along with necessary documents, including the student's passport (information and visa pages), birth certificate, certified true copies of academic results or final report cards for the past three years, and parents' passports (information pages).

2. Assessment and interview: Once the application is complete, applicants are scheduled for an assessment and interview. This process helps determine the most appropriate grade placement for the student.

3. Enrollment and fee payment: Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Offer. Acceptance of the offer is confirmed upon payment of the required fees.

4. Visa application for international students: After enrollment, the school will assist in submitting the necessary documents to the Ministry of Education Malaysia to obtain a Letter of Support for the student visa. Subsequently, the school will apply for the student visa through the Johor State Immigration Department.

Paragon International School offers scholarships for Year 7 students (2026 intake), exclusively for Malaysian citizens. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement, a good command of the English language, active participation in co-curricular activities, strong communication skills, and involvement in school events. Academic requirements include straight A's in the past three years for the Malaysian curriculum or equivalent achievements in other curriculam. The scholarship provides up to a 100% waiver on tuition fees, excluding registration fees, miscellaneous fees, books, uniforms, bus fare, insurance, etc.

Paragon International School does not publicly detail a formal waitlist or pool system.