Austin Heights International School
International School in Johor Bahru
Quick answer
Austin Heights International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. At $13,000–$24,900/year, it sits above the Johor Bahru average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 27 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Austin Heights International School.
- Tuition: $13,000–$24,900/yr published annual range.
- 27 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at KG1 - KG2: 8:30 KG3 - G10: 8:00.
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About Austin Heights International School
Austin Heights International School is a purpose built school located at Austin Heights, Taman Mount Austin in Johor Bahru. AHIS offers top-class education for Early Years leading to Secondary Level, aged 3 to 16 years.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,000 – $24,900 |
| Annual tuition (local) | RM13000-RM24900 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $20,600(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $22,100 |
| Cost position in Johor Bahru | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE
Malay, Mandarin, French
KG1 - KG2: 8:30 KG3 - G10: 8:00 – KG1: 12:30 KG2: 14:30 (Friday 12:30) KG3 - G1: 14:30 (Friday 13:10) G2 - G10: 15:40 (Friday 13:10)
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Johor Bahru
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
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