School Fees in Johor Bahru

School fees in Johor Bahru vary by sector: government schools (subsidised for Malaysians), international schools (RM 35,000–165,000+ per year) and private schools (RM 20,000–60,000+ per year).

Government schools

• Malaysians: Heavily subsidised.
• Expats: Limited access; fees vary.
• Curriculum: Malaysian (KSSR, KSSM).

International schools

• Budget: RM 35,000–55,000 per year (primary)
• Mid-tier: RM 60,000–95,000 per year (primary)
• Premium: RM 95,000–165,000+ per year
• Curricula: British, IB, American, etc.

Private schools

• Fees: Often RM 20,000–60,000+ per year
• Curricula: Malaysian, Cambridge, IB, or hybrid

What to budget

• International/private: Add registration, capital development, learning support, board exams.
• Total cost over 3–5 years matters more than annual tuition alone.

See our Malaysia fees guide, Johor Bahru fees comparison and primary fees.

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