Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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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 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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