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.

Kindergarten / Early Years Fees at Marlborough College Malaysia

Marlborough College Malaysia charges RM 63,000 per year for Nursery (age 3) and RM 119,400 per year for Reception through Year 3 (Pre-Prep, ages 4 to 8) for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, all subject to 6 percent SST. The Pre-Prep School at MCM is day-only; boarding starts from Year 5 in the Preparatory School. Nursery and Reception are housed in the Upcot building, with Year 1 in the Hermitage and Years 2 to 3 in the Priory. Average class size is 12.

What’s Included and What’s Extra at MCM Pre-Prep

Annual tuition at MCM covers classroom teaching across the 90-acre estate, dedicated Pre-Prep buildings (Upcot for Nursery and Reception), specialist teachers for music, sport, art, and languages from Reception, weekly use of the 50-metre swimming pool and athletics facilities, and core learning resources. The school charges a one-time registration fee of RM 2,000 and an acceptance fee that varies by entry route: RM 2,500 for Nursery, RM 5,000 for Day Pupils from Reception, and RM 7,500 for Boarding entry from Year 5. A refundable deposit equal to one term of fees is held during enrolment. Uniforms, school transport, lunch, examination fees (later years), and overseas trips are charged separately. Multi-child discounts of 5 percent (third child) and 10 percent (fourth child and beyond) apply when three or more siblings are enrolled.

Curriculum and Daily Structure at the MCM Pre-Prep School

MCM Pre-Prep follows the English National Curriculum and the UK Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the same statutory standards used by Marlborough College Wiltshire. Nursery and Reception focus on the seven EYFS learning areas: communication and language, physical development, personal social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts. Year 1 onwards introduces subject-based teaching in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, French, Mandarin, music, art, and physical education. The day runs from 8:20 am to 4:15 pm, with an optional 3:30 pm finish at Nursery level for the youngest children. Specialist teachers visit Pre-Prep classes from Reception for music, sport, and languages, a feature that distinguishes Pre-Prep from typical kindergarten staffing.

How MCM Kindergarten Fees Compare to Other Premium Johor Kindergartens

Marlborough College Malaysia sits at the top of the Johor kindergarten fee tier. Nursery at RM 63,000 is in the same band as Raffles American School Pre-K 4 (around RM 66,500), the closest American-curriculum competitor in Iskandar Puteri. Reception at RM 119,400 puts MCM Pre-Prep well above Forest City International School (RM 65,500 Pre-K and Kindergarten) and Stellar International School (RM 14,400 to 18,000 Early Years). The reason for the Reception step is structural: Pre-Prep delivers a full British prep school curriculum with specialist teachers from Reception, while peer schools maintain a single Early Years rate across age 3 to 5 before stepping into Year 1 primary fees.

Registration and Admissions for Pre-Prep at Marlborough College Malaysia

The admissions process for Nursery and Reception starts with an enquiry through the MCM admissions office or a Discovery Evening. Families submit a registration form along with the RM 2,000 registration fee. The school then schedules a campus visit and a settling-in playdate for Nursery candidates or an age-appropriate assessment for Reception entrants. Once a place is offered, the acceptance fee (RM 2,500 Nursery, RM 5,000 Day Pupil Reception and above) is payable along with the refundable term-fee deposit. EAL support is available for non-native English speakers. Early-payment discounts of 1.5 percent (one-term advance) and 3 percent (two-term advance) apply on tuition.

Is SST Charged on Marlborough College Kindergarten Fees?

Yes. Both the Nursery rate of RM 63,000 and the Pre-Prep Reception rate of RM 119,400 exceed the RM 60,000 SST threshold introduced by the Malaysian Government in September 2025. The 6 percent Service Tax applies on tuition, so families pay RM 66,780 at Nursery level and RM 126,564 at Reception inclusive of SST. Acceptance fees, registration fees, and the refundable deposit are SST-applicable per current LHDN guidance. See where MCM Pre-Prep lands among ten named kindergartens on the international kindergarten fees hub.