Matahari International School
International School in Johor Bahru
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Johor Bahru international school · 150 students total.
- 10 nationalities top: Malaysian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8am.
150
10 (Malaysian)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Matahari International School
Matahari International School is defined by its commitment to holistic education, ensuring that students develop in all key areas—physical, cognitive, social, and emotional—while also achieving strong academic excellence. While student well-being is a priority, academic achievement remains equally important, as it provides students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities necessary for future success. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on personal growth, fostering students who are both intellectually capable and emotionally resilient.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, A Levels
Chinese, Malay
We offer a specially tailored program designed to meet the unique needs of our students. Through this program, we aim to help them reach their full potential and successfully reintegrate into everyday life.
Yes
Yes, we have various methods to suit the diverse learners' need
8am – 3:30pm
Yes
Please discuss this with the school
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At a Glance
School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysian
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