Mount Safa International School

Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • British
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About

Islamic international school in Bandar Dato' Onn, Johor Bahru, combining an international curriculum, Malaysian curriculum elements and Islamic education with a Tahfiz programme.

Key facts

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Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    British

  • Ages

    Ages 3–12

  • Students

    300

  • Language

    English, Arabic

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

Nationalities
10
Founded
2012
Religion
islamic

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
  • 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.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages
  • STEM

Student support

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Learning support (SEN)
Moderately selective
School bus
Yes

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Makerspace

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More details

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The essentials

  • Additional learning support

    Runs a dedicated Special Needs Programme (SPDU) providing personalised support for students.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bus service

    Operates school buses across several zones in Johor Bahru and nearby areas, with GPS tracking available to parents.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    Has a Board of Directors and a Board of Governors; the Board of Governors chairman also serves as the school's CEO.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Combines an international programme (primary and lower secondary) with the Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR, KSSM) and Islamic studies.

    • International Primary Programme
    • International Lower Secondary
    • KSSR
    • KSSM
    • Islamic Studies
    • Quran and Tajweed

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic calendar
    Open link

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Wellbeing

  • Special educational needs (SEN)

    Operates a dedicated Special Needs Programme (SPDU).

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Established in 2012; the school describes itself as the first international Islamic school in Johor Bahru.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Academic facilities

    Has STEAM facilities and a robotics programme covering science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.

    • STEAM
    • Robotics

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Teaches English, Arabic and Bahasa Malaysia, with Arabic taught by native speakers and experienced educators.

    • English
    • Arabic
    • Bahasa Malaysia

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    Admission runs from application to an entry assessment in English, Maths, Islamic Studies and Quran, with results within two days, then enrolment. It is typically completed within 1–2 weeks.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Kompleks Mutiara Johor Land, Taman Bukit Mutiara, Bandar Dato' Onn 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor

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