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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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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 does not publicly detail a formal waitlist or pool system.
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 Private and International School in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, offers both private and international school options. The international schools offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for students from Year 1 to Year 11 (ages 5–16). Classes are conducted in English, with Mandarin and Malay taught as additional subjects. Each class accommodates up to 25 students, allowing for more focused instruction. The school is co-educational and does not provide boarding. Located about 30 minutes from the Singapore border, it is accessible for families commuting between countries. The campus includes a swimming pool, indoor sports facilities, science labs, music rooms, and a library. Paragon is known for its strong co-curricular program, including clubs such as STEM, culinary arts, and multiple language clubs, alongside sports like basketball and swimming. One distinctive feature is its regular student-led cultural showcases, where learners present performances and exhibitions that reflect Malaysia’s multicultural context—an initiative aimed at developing confidence and community awareness. School transport is available for students across Johor Bahru.
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