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Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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The Johor Bahru campus spans 5 acres and is set among trees and greenery. The Main Building houses a range of learning spaces, and the campus includes a library and a Chemistry Lab to support science learning. Early Years facilities include outdoor play areas and age-appropriate classrooms, with additional spaces for ICT, art, electronics, and other specialised activities. There are dedicated spaces for practical subjects, including a LEGO and robotics room, textiles room, a music studio, a culinary arts kitchen, and design and technology rooms. The campus offers Cambridge International (IGCSE) through its International School and follows the Malaysian National Curriculum through its Private National School, across Early Years, International School, and Private National levels.
The International School follows the Cambridge curriculum for IGCSE. The Private National School follows the Malaysian National Curriculum from Primary 1 to Secondary 5. The campus includes a library and science facilities, including a Chemistry Lab and a Science Lab. It also houses an ICT lab, art rooms, LEGO and robotics room, a music studio, a textile room, a culinary arts kitchen, and design and technology rooms. Early Years facilities and age-appropriate classrooms support foundational learning.
Extracurricular activities include inter-school public speaking competitions, with first place at the Trinity College Inter-School Public Speaking Competition. The school has achieved recognition in the National Youth Chess Championship, earning a silver medal. It has strong showings in golf at the Majlis Sukan Negara Elite Under-12 Golf Tournament (1st place). It has participation in the NASA International Space Essay Competition with top performers. It has success in cooking competitions, with champions in the Next Big Chef competition, and an ambassador team represented Malaysia at the Be the Change Conference in Taiwan in 2018.
REAL International School in Johor Bahru offers the British Cambridge curriculum from Early Years through to IGCSE. Located in Masai, just east of central Johor Bahru, the campus is easily accessible and serves both local and expatriate families. The Early Years program is based on the UK’s EYFS framework, with a focus on learning through play and exploration. Primary and Secondary students follow a structured academic path leading to the IGCSEs in Year 11. Facilities include a swimming pool, multipurpose hall, basketball court, and science and computer labs. Instruction is in English, with additional classes in Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. One standout feature is the school’s integration of Robotics and STEM clubs as part of its co-curricular offerings, giving students hands-on experience with coding and engineering concepts from an early age. With small class sizes and a diverse student body, the school offers an environment that supports academic progress and personal development.
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