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Destiny International School

Primary and Secondary school in Muar, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

Destiny International School in Muar, Johor was founded in 2010 with an American curriculum, switched to British in 2015, and gained international school status in 2021. It operates as a not-for-profit, which is unusual among international schools in Malaysia. The school has capacity for 1,000 students. Annual fees range from RM 10,725 at Reception to RM 22,815 at Years 9-11, positioning it as one of the most affordable international schools in Johor.

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School Information

Registration Code JUBF002
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
Website destiny.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
Founded 2010 (16 years)
Gender Co-educational
Address No. 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15, & 17, Jalan Warisan 1A, Taman Warisan, Jalan Junid Dalam, Muar 84000 Johor
Postcode 84000
State Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 069592059
Email info@destiny.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Destiny International School

Destiny International School in Muar has an unusual backstory. Founded in 2010 with an American curriculum, the school switched to a British framework in 2015 and then formally became a registered international school under MOE Malaysia in 2021. It operates as a not-for-profit, a structure that is rare among international schools in Malaysia and one that directly affects its pricing.

The school has capacity for 1,000 students and is located in Taman Warisan, a residential area in Muar. As the only international school in the Muar district, Destiny serves a catchment that extends into the surrounding towns of Tangkak, Ledang, and parts of northern Melaka.

Curriculum at Destiny International School

Destiny follows the British curriculum, with students sitting for Cambridge IGCSE examinations at secondary level. The primary programme follows the English National Curriculum framework. Having previously operated an American curriculum, the school made a deliberate pivot to the more widely recognised British/Cambridge system in 2015.

English is the primary language of instruction, with Bahasa Melayu taught as a subject.

Fees at Destiny International School

Destiny’s not-for-profit status translates directly into lower fees. Annual tuition is among the most affordable for any international school in Johor. The school fees guide covers how to compare fee structures across different school types.

LevelAnnual Fees
ReceptionRM 10,725
Year 1-2RM 12,675
Year 3-6RM 16,055
Year 7-8RM 19,435
Year 9-11 (IGCSE)RM 22,815

At these levels, Destiny is roughly half the cost of many international schools in the Johor Bahru area.

Admissions at Destiny International School

Destiny accepts students from Reception (age 4-5) through Year 11 (age 16). The school follows the international calendar. Contact admissions for assessment details and intake dates.

Contact: 06-959 2059, info@destiny.edu.my.

Destiny International School in Johor

Muar is a historic town in western Johor, roughly 130 km from Johor Bahru and 180 km from Kuala Lumpur. It is accessible via the North-South Expressway and the coastal Route 5. The Johor international schools directory lists all registered international schools across the state.

Questions about Destiny International School

What curriculum does Destiny International School follow?

Destiny follows the British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE examinations at secondary level. The school previously ran an American curriculum (2010-2015) before switching to British.

How much are the fees at Destiny International School Muar?

Reception: RM 10,725. Year 1-2: RM 12,675. Year 3-6: RM 16,055. Year 7-8: RM 19,435. Year 9-11: RM 22,815 per year.

Is Destiny International School a not-for-profit?

Yes. Destiny operates as a not-for-profit international school, which is uncommon in Malaysia. This structure helps keep fees lower than commercially operated competitors.

When did Destiny become an international school?

Destiny was founded in 2010 as a private school with an American curriculum, switched to British in 2015, and achieved MOE international school registration in 2021.

Where is Destiny International School located?

The school is at Jalan Warisan 1A, Taman Warisan, Muar 84000, Johor. Contact: 06-959 2059, info@destiny.edu.my.

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