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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): Paragon International School is authorized to offer the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, allowing students to pursue internationally recognized qualifications that facilitate entry into universities worldwide.
Parents’ Choice Awards 2024 – Best International School (Johor): Presented by Parenthood Magazine Malaysia, this award reflects parent satisfaction with the school’s Cambridge curriculum and overall educational quality.
Parents’ Choice Awards 2023 – Best International School (Johor): Also awarded by Parenthood Magazine Malaysia, this recognition highlights consistency in community support for the international stream.
BabyTalk MamaPapa Readers’ Choice Award 2022 – Best International School (Johor Bahru): Voted by parents across Malaysia, this award acknowledges the school’s standing among families choosing the Cambridge curriculum stream.
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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