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MERC International Secondary School

Primary and Secondary school in Batu Pahat, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

MERC International Secondary School is a Cambridge IGCSE school in Batu Pahat, Johor, operating from a shophouse campus at Jalan Zabedah, Bandar Penggaram. The school provides Cambridge-accredited secondary education in a non-metro Johor town. Facilities include a library, gym, ICT lab, science lab, outdoor basketball court, badminton court, outdoor field, pool zone, karaoke room and board game zone. Fees are not publicly listed. SMIPS code JUB0003.

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School Information

Registration Code JUB0003
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-19)
Medium of Instruction English
Website www.mercinternationalschool.com/
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation Cambridge International
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address Nos 7A, 7-1a, 7B, 7-1b, 7C & 7-1c, Jalan Zabedah Bandar Penggaram Batu Pahat 83000 Johor
Postcode 83000
State Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 0177205254
Email merc5254@gmail.com
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About MERC International Secondary School

MERC International Secondary School occupies a row of shophouse units along Jalan Zabedah in Bandar Penggaram, the commercial heart of Batu Pahat. The school brings Cambridge-accredited international secondary education to a district that would otherwise require families to travel to Johor Bahru (roughly 100 kilometres south) for the nearest cluster of international schools. Operating at a small scale from adapted commercial premises rather than a purpose-built campus, MERC offers an intimate learning environment where teachers and students interact closely.

The school’s approach is pragmatic: deliver internationally recognised Cambridge qualifications in a town where demand exists but does not justify a large-scale campus investment. For families rooted in Batu Pahat through work or family ties, MERC removes the need to uproot or endure long daily commutes for an international education.

Curriculum at MERC International Secondary School

MERC delivers the Cambridge IGCSE programme, preparing students for externally examined qualifications that are accepted by universities worldwide. As an accredited Cambridge centre, the school administers IGCSE assessments on-site. Instruction is in English, and the curriculum covers the standard Cambridge subject range including sciences, mathematics, English language and humanities.

The small cohort sizes mean that teaching can be more responsive to individual student needs than at larger schools where IGCSE classes may run 25 to 30 students. This is a practical advantage of the shophouse campus model, even if it comes with trade-offs in terms of outdoor space and purpose-built facilities.

Fees at MERC International Secondary School

MERC does not publish its fee schedule publicly. Families should contact the school directly for current tuition information. For comparison, international schools in Johor with published fees range from roughly RM 15,000 to RM 83,000 per year. The school fees guide explains what to expect in terms of ancillary costs such as registration, exam fees and materials.

Facilities at MERC International Secondary School

Despite the shophouse setting, MERC provides a broader range of facilities than its compact footprint might suggest:

  • Library
  • Gymnasium
  • ICT laboratory
  • Science laboratory
  • Outdoor basketball court
  • Badminton court
  • Outdoor field
  • Pool zone
  • Karaoke room
  • Board game zone

The karaoke room and board game zone are unusual for a school but reflect MERC’s emphasis on creating recreational spaces that support student wellbeing and social development beyond formal academics.

Admissions at MERC International Secondary School

MERC admits secondary-level students into its Cambridge IGCSE programme. The school serves families primarily in Batu Pahat and the surrounding Johor districts. Contact 017-720 5254 or merc5254@gmail.com for enrolment details.

MERC International Secondary School in Johor

MERC is located in Batu Pahat, Johor. Johor has 32 registered international schools and 50 private schools in total. The Johor international schools directory lists all options across the state.

Contact: 017-720 5254, merc5254@gmail.com, mercinternationalschool.com.

Questions about MERC International Secondary School

What curriculum does MERC International Secondary School follow?

MERC follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, with students sitting externally assessed Cambridge examinations. The school holds Cambridge International accreditation, meaning it is an approved centre for conducting IGCSE assessments in Batu Pahat.

How much are the fees at MERC International Secondary School?

MERC does not publish its fee schedule online. Families should contact the school at merc5254@gmail.com or call 017-720 5254 for current tuition rates. International schools in Johor with published fees range from RM 15,000 to RM 83,000 per year.

Where is MERC International Secondary School located?

MERC operates from shophouse premises at Nos 7A, 7-1a, 7B, 7-1b, 7C and 7-1c, Jalan Zabedah, Bandar Penggaram, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor. The campus is in the commercial centre of Batu Pahat town.

What facilities does MERC International have?

The school includes a library, gymnasium, ICT lab, science lab, outdoor basketball court, badminton court, outdoor field, pool zone, karaoke room and a board game zone. The recreational facilities reflect the school's emphasis on student wellbeing alongside academic preparation.

Is MERC suitable for families outside Batu Pahat?

MERC primarily serves the Batu Pahat district. As a small school in a non-metro town, it caters to local families who want Cambridge IGCSE qualifications without commuting to Johor Bahru or Muar. The intimate scale means class sizes are small and teachers can give more individual attention.

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