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Luca International School

Primary and Secondary school in Skudai, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

Luca International School in Skudai, Johor offers Cambridge IGCSE combined with a 21st Century Life Education approach. Fees are RM 20,400 (Y1-6), RM 24,000 (Y7-9), and RM 26,400 (Y10-11) per year. Application fee RM 500 and enrolment fee RM 1,500. One of the more affordable international schools in the Johor Bahru area.

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School Information

Registration Code JUBB016
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English
Website lucais.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Address NO.2,2-01,2-02,6,6-01,6-02,8,8-01,8-02,10,10-1 dan 10-2, Jalan Kempas Utama 2/4, Taman Kempas Utama Johor Bahru 81300 Johor
Postcode 81300
State Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 0125541386
Email school_info@lucais.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Luca International School

Luca International School opened in the Kempas Utama area of Skudai, Johor Bahru, offering Cambridge IGCSE alongside what the school calls 21st Century Life Education. This combined approach pairs the academic rigour of Cambridge examinations with project-based learning, life coaching, and values-based character development. The school serves students from Year 1 through Year 11.

For families in the JB area looking at international school fees, Luca stands out on affordability. At RM 20,400 to RM 26,400 per year, it costs roughly half of what many premium JB international schools charge, making Cambridge-assessed education accessible to a wider range of families.

Curriculum at Luca International School

Luca follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum across Key Stages 1 through 4.

Years 1 to 6 (Primary, Key Stages 1-2): Students follow the Cambridge Primary programme, developing literacy, numeracy, and scientific thinking. The 21st Century Life Education component introduces project-based learning from primary level, encouraging students to connect classroom knowledge to real-world applications.

Years 7 to 9 (Lower Secondary, Key Stage 3): Students transition to the Cambridge Lower Secondary framework. Life coaching and values education continue as structured parts of the timetable.

Years 10 to 11 (IGCSE, Key Stage 4): Students select their IGCSE subjects and prepare for external Cambridge examinations. The House System and leadership programmes provide co-curricular development alongside examination preparation.

Fees at Luca International School

Luca’s fees are affordable for the JB international school market. The school fees guide explains how to compare different fee structures.

LevelAnnual Fees
Year 1-6RM 20,400
Year 7-9RM 24,000
Year 10-11RM 26,400
Additional FeesAmount
Application feeRM 500
Enrolment feeRM 1,500

Facilities at Luca International School

The Kempas Utama campus includes classrooms, common areas, and spaces for the school’s project-based learning activities. The campus is within the Taman Kempas Utama residential area in Skudai.

Admissions at Luca International School

Luca admits students from Year 1 to Year 11. Registration for the current year is open. Contact the school for entry requirements and available spaces.

Luca International School in Johor

Luca is in Skudai, part of the greater Johor Bahru area. The Kempas location is accessible from the Skudai Highway and the Second Link Expressway. The Johor international schools directory lists all registered options in the state.

Contact: 012-554 1386, school_info@lucais.edu.my, lucais.edu.my.

Questions about Luca International School

What are the fees at Luca International School?

Annual tuition is RM 20,400 for Years 1 to 6, RM 24,000 for Years 7 to 9, and RM 26,400 for Years 10 to 11. The application fee is RM 500 (one-time) and the enrolment fee is RM 1,500. These rates make Luca one of the more affordable international schools in Johor Bahru.

What is the 21st Century Life Education at Luca?

Luca integrates what it calls 21st Century Life Education alongside the Cambridge IGCSE academic programme. This includes project-based learning, life coaching, and values-based education designed to develop practical life skills alongside academic qualifications.

What curriculum does Luca follow?

Luca follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum from Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 4. Students sit Cambridge examinations at the end of Year 11. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Where is Luca International School?

Luca is at Jalan Kempas Utama 2/4, Taman Kempas Utama, Johor Bahru 81300. The Skudai/Kempas area is in central JB, accessible from the Skudai Highway and Second Link Expressway.

Does Luca have a House System?

Yes. Luca operates a House System and student leadership programmes alongside the academic curriculum. These co-curricular structures are designed to build teamwork, responsibility, and school community engagement.

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