Marlborough College

About Marlborough College Malaysia

Founded in 2012 as the sister school of Marlborough College in Wiltshire, UK, Marlborough College Malaysia (MCM) brings over 200 years of British independent school heritage to a 90-acre purpose-built campus in Iskandar Puteri. The school serves around 890 students from 43 nationalities across four divisions: Nursery, Prep, Senior School, and Sixth Form, covering ages 3 to 18.

MCM operates as both a day school and a boarding school, with four single-sex boarding houses available from Year 5 (age 9). The campus sits approximately 20 km from the Singapore border, drawing families from both sides of the Causeway. Facilities span a 50-metre swimming pool, cricket ground, athletics track, climbing centre, 20 music practice rooms, drama theatre, organic farm, golf range, and lake watersports.

Curriculum at Marlborough College Malaysia

MCM follows the English National Curriculum through Prep School, transitions to Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10-11, and offers the IB Diploma Programme for Sixth Form (Years 12-13). The school is an IB World School, HMC (Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference) member, and COBIS-accredited institution.

In 2025, MCM achieved an IB Diploma average of 35 points, above the worldwide average of 33. This marks the sixth consecutive year the school has performed above global benchmarks. The broad curriculum balances traditional academics with arts, languages, and co-curricular activities, with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:7 and a maximum class size of 20.

Graduates from MCM gain admission to leading universities worldwide, supported by the school’s IB credentials and the recognition that comes with the Marlborough name.

Fees at Marlborough College Malaysia

MCM sits in the premium band for international schools in Johor. The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across categories.

School Division	Annual Fee Range (RM)
Nursery (ages 3-4)	41,398 - 52,800
Prep School (ages 4-13)	58,600 - 78,900
Senior School (ages 13-16)	89,400 - 112,700
Sixth Form IB (ages 16-18)	118,300 - 126,000

First-year enrollment totals approximately RM 87,000 including one-time fees. Multi-child discounts apply: 5% for the third child and 10% for the fourth child onward when three or more siblings attend simultaneously. Starting July 2025, 6% Service Tax (SST) applies to school fees. Sixth Form Academic Scholarships are available for high-achieving students entering the IB Diploma programme.

Admissions at Marlborough College Malaysia

MCM accepts boarding and day students aged 3 to 18. Boarding is available from Year 5 (age 9). The admissions process includes an initial enquiry, campus visit, registration, and assessment day. EAL (English as an Additional Language) support is provided for international students who need language development.

The school hosts regular Discovery Evenings for prospective families. Sixth Form Academic Scholarships are merit-based and awarded to students entering the IB Diploma.

Contact admissions: 07-5602200, malaysia@marlboroughcollege.my, marlboroughcollege.my.

Marlborough College Malaysia in Johor

MCM is on Jalan Marlborough, Iskandar Puteri, 79200 Johor. Iskandar Puteri is the administrative capital of Johor, part of the Iskandar Malaysia economic zone, and has 8 registered private schools.

Johor has 32 registered international schools and 50 private schools total. The Johor international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 07-5602200, malaysia@marlboroughcollege.my, marlboroughcollege.my.