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100 Lambs International School
A small, affordable Cambridge primary and lower-secondary school in Johor Bahru, established 2007 and one of the cheapest international options in the city.
In brief
A small, low-fee Cambridge primary and lower-secondary school in Johor Bahru, established 2007 and one of the cheapest international options in the city.
Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, leading to IGCSE preparation. Head is Carol Perumal. Roughly 15 years operating. Christian-flavoured ethos in name and culture.
Parent feedback is sharply divided. Some families report happy children, decent academics, and engaged teachers. Others describe an authoritarian culture with rules enforced unevenly, frequent public scolding for minor infractions, high staff turnover, and concerns about teacher quality and management. Sports and ECA provision is minimal. Fees are low; the school suits families who accept limited extracurriculars and a structured disciplinary culture over the cost of one of the larger Cambridge or IB schools nearby.
Reviews
- The signal splits sharply between high-achieving alumni and current voices flagging discipline and culture concerns. One ex-student wrote that this is "the place I grew, I make friends, and get nurtured from a student with an average mark of a D to scoring 13As", and another credited "teachers teach with great passion and patience" before graduating with six A/A grades.
- One student called it a "highly stressful place" with the school "constantly degrading creative arts and prioritizing studies over everything else".
- One parent described a discipline incident where a teacher "hit the table" while publicly scolding a student, and a separate student review flagged authoritarian rules and inconsistent enforcement (a forgotten tie drawing public scolding).
- Several voices question teacher qualifications and describe a high-stress staff environment with turnover.
- Fees sit at the affordable end of the Johor Bahru international market, which families weigh against the cultural concerns above.
Positives
- Academic outcomes. Multiple ex-student reviews report strong IGCSE results and credit teacher dedication
Considerations
- Discipline culture. Parent and student voices describe authoritarian discipline, public scoldings and inconsistent rule enforcement
- Academic pressure. Strong academic emphasis valued by some, criticised as a high-stress culture that downplays creative arts
- Teacher quality and turnover. Recurring concerns about staff qualifications and a high-stress teaching environment
- Affordability. Positioned at the lower end of the Johor Bahru international market
Leadership
Carol Perumal
Carol Perumal is the CEO of 100 Lambs International School, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to fostering a nurturing educational environment for students. Under her leadership, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach and strives for excellence in education.
Location
PTD 68152, Jln Persisiran Sutera Danga 1, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia