Forest City International School

About Forest City International School

Forest City International School opened in September 2018 on the reclaimed island of Forest City in Gelang Patah, roughly 40 minutes from the Johor Bahru city centre and close to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link. In 2024, the school rebranded under CATS Global Schools, a network established in 1899 that operates educational institutions across the UK, US and Asia. The CATS affiliation gives FCIS access to university placement pathways and shared resources across the global network.

The school enrols approximately 200 students with 80 staff, producing a 4:1 student-to-staff ratio that is among the lowest in Malaysian international education. This small cohort size, combined with the island campus setting, creates an environment that feels more like a residential learning community than a conventional school. Over 20 nationalities are represented in the student body.

Curriculum at Forest City International School

FCIS follows the American curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards. At the high school level, students access Advanced Placement (AP) courses for university-level credit. The school holds NEASC accreditation, one of six regional US accreditation bodies, which validates the quality of instruction and student outcomes.

The programme spans four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Upper School and a College Counseling track that guides students through US, UK and regional university applications. Project-based learning is the primary instructional method, blending academic preparation with hands-on, experiential projects. EAL (English as Additional Language) support is offered at three proficiency levels for students whose first language is not English. School hours run from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Fees at Forest City International School

FCIS sits at the premium end of Johor international schools. The school fees guide explains how to compare total cost of attendance.

Level	Annual Fees
Pre-K / Kindergarten	RM 65,500
Primary	RM 69,500
Middle School	RM 77,500
High School	RM 83,500

Additional Fees	Amount
Activities fee	RM 1,200/year
Boarding (4/room)	RM 30,000/year + RM 8,000 deposit
Boarding (2/room)	RM 43,000/year
Application fee	RM 1,000
Day student deposit	RM 5,200

Scholarships of up to 50% are available. A 6% SST applies where indicated. Total annual cost including activities, meals and insurance ranges from RM 65,500 to RM 83,500 for day students.

Facilities at Forest City International School

The island campus includes:

• STEM Innovation Center
• 850-seat theatre
• Olympic-sized swimming pool
• AI-powered indoor golf facility
• Professional fitness center
• Science laboratories
• Boarding residences (furnished apartments, 2 or 4 per room)

Admissions at Forest City International School

FCIS operates rolling admissions, meaning families can apply throughout the year without waiting for fixed intake windows. The application fee is RM 1,000 and the day student deposit is RM 5,200. Boarding is available from age 10. The school serves families in Johor Bahru and draws cross-border interest from Singapore-based families.

Forest City International School in Johor

FCIS is on Forest City island in Gelang Patah, within Johor. Johor has 32 registered international schools and 50 private schools total. The Johor international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 019-819 2023, info@cats-fc.org, cats-fc.org.