Marlborough College Malaysia
International School in Johor Bahru
Quick answer
Marlborough College Malaysia in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru is the first Marlborough sister school outside the UK, serving 970 students from 44 nationalities aged 3 to 18 across day and boarding programmes. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO and FOBISIA. Tuition $12,766-$33,830 per year. Strong fit for British, Singapore-commute and regional expat families seeking traditional UK boarding-school heritage in Southeast Asia.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $12,766–$33,830/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Johor Bahru international school · 970 students total.
- 44 nationalities top: Western Expats.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.15.
- Accreditations: IBO, FOBISIA verified.
970
44 (Western Expats)
15 avg / 20 max
Available
IBO, FOBISIA
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Marlborough College Malaysia
Marlborough College Malaysia is a fully coeducational, and independent British boarding and day international school in Iskandar Puteri, one of the best in Malaysia. The school is situated on a secure 90-acre estate on the southern tip of Malaysia 20 km from the Singapore border. The campus provides a spacious and beautiful environment to enrich the development of all pupils.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $12,766 – $33,830 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM60000-RM159000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $24,948(+7%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $26,448 |
| Cost position in Johor Bahru | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE
Results in examinations for 2024: IB Diploma MCM candidates passed the IB with an average provisional score of 35 IB points, equivalent to an average of A*AA at A-Level. The world average IB score is 30. One in six students achieved over 40 points The highest score achieved was 44 out of 45 IGCSE 69% of all students taking Edexcel subjects getting an A or A* 35% of pupils achieving five or more A* grades Physics 87% achieved an A or A* Maths 73% of pupils gained an A or A*
Chinese, French, Malay, Spanish
Depends on the needs of the pupil.
Yes
Yes
8.15 – 4.15
Yes
Yes - a vast range of special diets are catered for across the whole College.
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Fee Position in Johor Bahru
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Western Expats
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