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Raffles American School is located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia, about 30 minutes from Singapore via the Tuas Second Link. The school sits within a residential and development zone popular with international families. It is accessible by private transport, and a school bus service covers routes across Johor and into Singapore. The surrounding area includes retail centres, healthcare, and international business hubs.
The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten (age 3) to Grade 12 (age 18). It is organized into three divisions: Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12).
It is a co-educational day and boarding school. Boarding is available to students from Grade 5 onwards, with weekday and full boarding options.
While specific programs for Additional Learning Needs are not detailed on the school's website, the Resource Hub offers a variety of resources and facilities to enhance the learning experience.
The school follows an American curriculum and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The school has no religious affiliation.
The school day runs from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Breaks and lunch times are scheduled by grade level, with time allocated for academic lessons, specialist subjects, and physical activity. After-school activities generally take place from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM.
The school offers a bus service covering multiple areas in Johor and selected locations in Singapore, including Jurong East MRT. Transportation is managed by RAS staff drivers, with door-to-door service available upon request.
Bus fees are charged per semester, and routes are adjusted based on student locations. The service includes safety protocols and regular communication with families.
Application and Registration Fees
Application Fee: MYR 1,000 (non-refundable)
Placement Fee: MYR 10,000 (non-refundable, due upon acceptance)
Registration Fee: MYR 7,500 for Pre-K3; MYR 15,000 for Pre-K4 and above (one-time, non-refundable per family)
Annual Tuition Fees (2024/2025)
Pre-Kindergarten 3 (Age 3): MYR 40,500
Pre-Kindergarten 4 (Age 4): MYR 66,500
Kindergarten to Grade 4: MYR 74,500
Grades 5 to 8: MYR 98,500
Grades 9 to 12: MYR 106,500
Tuition includes morning snacks, lunch, and after-school snacks.
Boarding Fees (Grades 5–12 only)
Double Occupancy: MYR 47,500 per year
Single Occupancy: MYR 49,500 per year
Boarding Deposit: MYR 3,000 (refundable, less deductions for medical/activities)
Other Fees
Re-enrollment Fee (from 2nd year): MYR 3,000 per year
Explore Week Fees:
Grade 6: MYR 1,000
Grades 7–9: MYR 1,500
Grades 10–12: MYR 2,300
Technology Fee:
Kindergarten to Grade 4: MYR 750
Grades 5 to 8: MYR 1,250
Uniforms: Costs vary; details provided after enrollment
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Semester 1 (Aug–Dec): 60% of annual tuition, invoiced April 1, due April 30
Semester 2 (Jan–Jun): 40% of annual tuition, invoiced October 1, due October 31
Late payments incur a 1.5% monthly penalty
The school may withhold records or terminate enrollment for unpaid fees
Payment Options
Bank transfer in MYR (bank charges to be borne by sender)
Flywire (accepts various currencies via local bank transfer, credit/debit card, etc.)
Refund Policy
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable
Raffles American School (RAS) is a U.S.-accredited international school in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia—about 30 minutes by car from Singapore. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and follows an American curriculum aligned with Common Core, AERO, and NGSS standards, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered in high school. The school has a 19-hectare campus featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two gymnasiums, multiple sports fields, tennis courts, and a fine arts center with an 800-seat auditorium and black-box theater. English is the primary language of instruction, with Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia offered as additional languages. RAS has boarding facilities for students in Grades 5–12 and keeps class sizes between 15 and 22.
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