Austin Heights International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$5K
Curriculum: British · Cambridge
Age Range: 3-18
Students: Contact school
Location: Masai, Johor Bahru
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Austin Heights is the most affordable Cambridge option in the JB market and earns its 5-star MOE rating. If you're east of the city and want a smaller school on a British pathway without paying Iskandar Puteri fees, it's worth a visit.
Austin Heights sits in Masai, on the eastern side of Johor Bahru - a deliberate counterpoint to the concentration of international schools in Iskandar Puteri. For families based in Masai, Pasir Gudang or closer to the Singapore Second Link, the geography alone is a meaningful advantage. The school runs the Cambridge British curriculum from Early Years through to A-Level (Key Stages 1 through 5) and holds a 5-star rating from Malaysia's Ministry of Education - a result of formal inspection across governance, teaching quality and student outcomes.
Families who choose Austin Heights tend to do so on three grounds: location, cost, and class size. Annual fees run from MYR 13,000 at Kindergarten to MYR 24,900 at IGCSE level - substantially below what comparable Cambridge schools charge in Iskandar Puteri. The school uses Blackboard Learn for digital learning management and runs a Student Council programme. A University of Malaya collaboration adds some weight to the sixth form pathway. Parents at smaller Cambridge schools in this fee band typically describe accessible teachers and a community where staff actually know your child's name.
The trade-off is scale and visibility. Austin Heights operates on a Wix website and lacks the marketing infrastructure of the larger ISP or Invictus group schools - which can make it harder to find current information on enrolment numbers, exam results and facilities. Ask the school directly for recent IGCSE results data and visit during a normal week to assess class sizes and resource levels before committing.
What parents value
- –5-star MOE Malaysia rating following formal inspection - a meaningful quality signal that independent verification has occurred. Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level pathway from a single school.
- –Fees are among the lowest for a Cambridge-pathway school in Johor Bahru, from MYR 13,000 at Kindergarten - accessible for locally-based families and those self-funding without a corporate package.
- –Masai location suits families based in eastern JB, Pasir Gudang or near the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex. Shorter commutes for that catchment than the Iskandar Puteri cluster.
Points of consideration
- –School publishes limited public data on IGCSE results, enrolment and facilities. Request current exam results and a normal school-day visit to assess the academic environment before deciding.
- –As a standalone school rather than part of a larger group, succession and governance continuity are worth asking about - particularly if you plan to stay in JB through to A-Levels.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| K1 - K2 (Kindergarten) | 3 | 3,222 |
| K3 - Grade 2 (Lower Primary) | 5 | 4,114 |
| Grade 3 - 5 (Upper Primary) | 8 | 4,560 |
| Grade 6 - 8 (Lower Secondary) | 11 | 5,304 |
| Grade 9 - 10 (IGCSE) | 14 | 6,171 |
| Grade 11 - 12 (A-Level / KS5) | 16 | 5,452 |
Fees converted from MYR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | 50 |
| Registration | 248 |
| Security deposit (refundable) | 496 |
Academic Results
| MOE Malaysia rating | 5-star |
Key results: MOE Malaysia rating 5-star.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's year group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Johor Bahru's international schools serve families relocating for work in the Iskandar Malaysia corridor, Singapore-based parents seeking lower fees, and locally-based families choosing an international track. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
School leadership
Contact the school for details of the current head of school.