Cornerstone International School
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 2.37K–4.23K
MYR 9.6K–17.2K · 2025 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Private English-medium international school in Johor Bahru, registered with the Ministry of Education. Offers Cambridge pathway from Reception to Year 11, preparing students for IGCSE. Certified Cambridge examination centre since 2022.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE
Ages
Ages 4–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Reception – Year 11
- Founded
- 2006
- Entry process
- Cambridge insight, Interview
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Malay, Chinese
- Accreditations
- CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Reception | MYR 9,600≈ USD 2.37K |
| Year 1-6 | MYR 13,200≈ USD 3.25K |
| Year 7-8 | MYR 15,840≈ USD 3.9K |
| Year 9-11 | MYR 17,160≈ USD 4.23K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception | MYR 9,600 (about USD 2.37K) |
| Year 1-6 | MYR 13,200 (about USD 3.25K) |
| Year 7-8 | MYR 15,840 (about USD 3.9K) |
| Year 9-11 | MYR 17,160 (about USD 4.23K) |
Source: school website (cornerstone.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone International School (this school) | MYR 9,600 (about USD 2.37K) | MYR 17,160 (about USD 4.23K) |
| Marlborough College Malaysia | MYR 63,000 (about USD 15.5K) | MYR 166,800 (about USD 41.1K) |
Source: school website (cornerstone.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Average class size
- 25
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Indoor playground
- Sports facilities
- Canteen
- Multipurpose hall
Sports
- Taekwondo
Arts
- Music
- Art craft
After-school activities
- Taekwondo
- Chess Club
- Christian Club
- The Boys' Brigade
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Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Run by a Board of Governors with founders and directors guiding the school's direction, mission and values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Follows the Cambridge pathway in five stages; upper secondary students choose a Science or Commerce stream.
- Cambridge English
- Cambridge Mathematics
- Cambridge Science
- Bahasa Melayu
- Mandarin
- ICT
- Cambridge Wellbeing
- Cambridge Global Perspectives
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 48% of students achieved distinctions and an average of A* and A grades in IGCSE O Level since 2021.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Started in 2006 as a homeschool centre, became an international school, and has been a Cambridge examination centre since 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Works closely with parents and encourages students to take part in community service projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes smart classrooms, a library, multi-purpose hall, canteen, computer lab and science labs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities support a range of sports and recreational activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has separate primary and secondary science labs, a computer lab and a library.
- Primary Science Lab
- Secondary Science Lab
- Computer Lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Indoor playground and canteen offer spaces for active play, relaxing and socialising.
- Indoor Playground
- Canteen
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
Community and service
Offers service through The Boys' Brigade and community service projects.
- The Boys' Brigade
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Languages
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, with Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin taught as important languages.
- English
- Bahasa Melayu
- Mandarin
- Malay as a Foreign Language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Registered with the Ministry of Education and a Cambridge-accredited examination centre since 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Steps are enquiry, a Cambridge Insight Assessment, a meeting with the Principal, an offer, then enrolment and payment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Unit 22-01, Level 22, City Plaza, Jalan Tebrau, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
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