Forest City International School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 13.8K–18.2K
MYR 56K–74K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Forest City International School in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is an American-style K12 boarding school for students from kindergarten through high school. It was established in 2018, joined the CATS Global Schools network in 2024, and gives instruction in English.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
200
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 16
- Founded
- 2018
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN (PreK3-K5) | MYR 56,000≈ USD 13.8K |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (G1-G6) | MYR 60,000≈ USD 14.8K |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL (G7-G9) | MYR 68,000≈ USD 16.8K |
| HIGH SCHOOL (G10-G12) | MYR 74,000≈ USD 18.2K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN (PreK3-K5) | MYR 56,000 (about USD 13.8K) |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (G1-G6) | MYR 60,000 (about USD 14.8K) |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL (G7-G9) | MYR 68,000 (about USD 16.8K) |
| HIGH SCHOOL (G10-G12) | MYR 74,000 (about USD 18.2K) |
Source: school website (cats-fc.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City International School (this school) | MYR 56,000 (about USD 13.8K) | MYR 74,000 (about USD 18.2K) |
| Marlborough College Malaysia | MYR 63,000 (about USD 15.5K) | MYR 166,800 (about USD 41.1K) |
| Raffles American School | MYR 66,500 (about USD 16.4K) | MYR 106,500 (about USD 26.2K) |
Source: school website (cats-fc.org) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,000
- Deposit
- MYR 5,200
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 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedAmerican curriculum · AP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Sport
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More details
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The school is described as a boarding school serving students from kindergarten through high school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the CATS Global Schools group, having joined the network in 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school follows an American-style curriculum based on Common Core State Standards and offers AP courses.
- Common Core State Standards
- Advanced Placement (AP) courses
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports that graduates have gone on to universities in the USA, Canada, UK and several other countries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in September 2018, the school joined the CATS Global Schools network in 2024.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
All instruction is in English, taught by international teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Forest City International School PTD 5093 (Plot 62) Jalan Forest City 9, Forest City, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor.
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