Forest City International School
International School in Johor Bahru
Quick answer
Forest City International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options, with notably small class sizes averaging 8 students. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $14,383–$18,213/year is in line with Johor Bahru averages. Graduates leave with AP and PSAT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include AP and PSAT.
- Tuition: $14,383–$18,213/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 8 Johor Bahru international school · 180 students total.
- 16 nationalities top: Koreans, China.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at School starts at 8.30 am.
- Accreditations: NEASC verified.
180
16 (Koreans, China)
8 avg
Available
NEASC
AP and PSAT
About Forest City International School
Forest City International School offers American-style education for age 3-18, with a focus on independent learning and creativity. FCIS offers education to day and boarding students.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $14,383 – $18,213 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM67600-RM85600 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,948(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,448 |
| Cost position in Johor Bahru | 67th percentile(above average) |
American
AP and PSAT
PSAT, SAT, and AP Test
Mandarin, Malay
unknown
No
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Intensive English as an Additional Language (IEAL)
School starts at 8.30 am – Kindergarten finishes school at 3.30 pm Lower and High School finish school at 5.00 pm after their extra curriculum activities.
Yes
Yes. Vegetarian and Halal
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Johor Bahru
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Koreans, China
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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