WhereNext Value Score · Johor Bahru
Best value international schools in Johor Bahru
Updated 2026-04-26 · 9 schools scored · 22 schools indexed
Schools scored
9
Median value
66/100
Top score
73/100
Median tuition
$15.6k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest City International School | $14,383-$18,213 | 73/100 |
| 2 | R.E.A.L. Schools Johor Bahru Campus | $4,528-$6,053 | 71/100 |
| 3 | Marlborough College Malaysia | $12,766-$33,830 | 68/100 |
| 4 | Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens | $3,938-$10,270 | 66/100 |
| 5 | Invictus International School, Johor Bahru | $4,787-$10,319 | 66/100 |
| 6 | Raffles American School | $8,617-$22,660 | 63/100 |
| 7 | Mount Safa International School | $3,628-$4,824 | 60/100 |
| 8 | Austin Heights International School | $13,000-$24,900 | 48/100 |
| 9 | Idrissi International School Johor Bahru | $13,000-$29,400 | 45/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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