Crescendo-HELP International School
- IPC
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 7.32K–10.4K
MYR 29.7K–42K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
International school in Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru, offering British-based education through the IPC primary programme and Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathways. CIS-accredited and part of the HELP Education Group.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IPC · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 5–16
Students
1,350
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 33
- School day
- 07:30-16:15
- English support (EAL)
- Pull-out lessons
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1 | MYR 29,700≈ USD 7.32K |
| 2 | MYR 29,700≈ USD 7.32K |
| 3 | MYR 31,500≈ USD 7.76K |
| 4 | MYR 31,500≈ USD 7.76K |
| 5 | MYR 32,430≈ USD 7.99K |
| 6 | MYR 32,430≈ USD 7.99K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MYR 29,700 (about USD 7.32K) |
| 2 | MYR 29,700 (about USD 7.32K) |
| 3 | MYR 31,500 (about USD 7.76K) |
| 4 | MYR 31,500 (about USD 7.76K) |
| 5 | MYR 32,430 (about USD 7.99K) |
| 6 | MYR 32,430 (about USD 7.99K) |
| 7 | MYR 34,020 (about USD 8.38K) |
| 8 | MYR 35,580 (about USD 8.77K) |
| 9 | MYR 40,320 (about USD 9.93K) |
| 10 | MYR 42,030 (about USD 10.4K) |
| 11 | MYR 42,030 (about USD 10.4K) |
Source: school website (chis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Crescendo-HELP International School (this school) | MYR 29,700 (about USD 7.32K) | MYR 42,030 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Marlborough College Malaysia | MYR 63,000 (about USD 15.5K) | MYR 166,800 (about USD 41.1K) |
Source: school website (chis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 250
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Baseline assessment
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIPC · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- STEM
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Swimming
- Water polo
- Football
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Archery
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Taekwondo
- Wushu
- Karate
- Aikido
- Muay Thai Boran
- Track & Field
Arts
- Dance
- Music
- Drama
- Art & Design
- Drumline
- Acapella
- Ukulele
- Guitar
- String ensemble
After-school activities
- Sewing
- Origami
- Robotics
- Lion Dance
- Taekwondo
- Dance Club
- Football
- Ukulele & Guitar
- Chinese Chess
- Drumline
- Acapella
- Board Games
- Archery
- Karate
- Wushu
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS, fobisia
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
The Learning Pathways department gives tiered support, including small-group teaching, catch-up reading, EAL classes and 1:1 sessions for specific learning difficulties.
- Catch-Up Reading
- EAL classes
- 1:1 SpLD sessions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Years 1-6 follow the IPC, Years 7-11 use an adapted English National Curriculum leading to IGCSE, and Years 12-13 offer Cambridge A-Level.
- IPC
- IGCSE
- A-Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports 64% of 2026 A-Level grades at A* to B, 78% at IGCSE, and a 95% university placement rate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
PSHE, citizenship and leadership are core parts of the curriculum, aiming to build confident and emotionally resilient students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Special educational needs (SEN)
The Inclusion department provides personalised learning support for students with special educational needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL classes support students below a set English threshold, balancing writing, reading, speaking and listening according to individual needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
The school runs a whole-school child protection policy, trains all staff, and has designated safeguarding leads who handle concerns.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes two swimming pools, six science labs, a dance studio, music and art rooms, a sports hall, a football field, tennis courts, a gym and air-conditioned classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include swimming and training pools, a multi-purpose sports hall, a football field, tennis courts, a fitness gym and a track.
- Swimming pool
- Training pool
- Sports hall
- Football field
- Tennis courts
- Fitness gym
- Track & field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include science labs, computer labs, a library and design and technology facilities.
- Science labs
- Computer labs
- Library
- Design & technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Creative spaces include a dance studio, music and art rooms, and auditoriums.
- Dance studio
- Music room
- Art room
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include robotics, Young Scientist, Chinese Chess and board games.
- Robotics
- Young Scientist
- Chinese Chess
- Board Games
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include dance, music, drama, acapella and crafts.
- Dance Club
- Drumline
- Guitar
- Acapella
- Arts & Crafts
- Scrapbook Art & Craft
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural activities include lion dance, wushu, Malaysian performing arts and Muay Thai Boran.
- Lion Dance
- Wushu
- Malaysia Performing Arts
- Muay Thai Boran
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby activities include origami, sewing, fashion design and Lego building.
- Origami
- Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Lego Builders
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Wellbeing activities include Zumba, aikido, and water polo and swimming.
- Zumba
- Aikido
- Water Polo & Fun Swimming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
English is the main language of instruction, with Mandarin and Malay also taught.
- English
- Mandarin
- Bahasa Malaysia
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions run in steps: interest form, baseline assessment, letter of offer, document submission and registration.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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