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Paragon International School, Kulaijaya

Primary and Secondary school in Masai, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

Paragon International School in Masai, Johor, was founded in 2014 and now has approximately 2,000 students. It runs dual streams: a private national track (KSSR/KSSM, 35/class, RM3,000-4,000/yr) and an international Cambridge track (IPC, IGCSE, Global Perspectives, 25/class, RM5,000-6,000/yr). Chinese is taught at all levels. Certified DLP school. Possibly the cheapest international school in Malaysia.

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School Information

Registration Code JUBJ007
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, IPC, Cambridge Global Perspectives
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages Year 1-11)
Medium of Instruction English
Website paragon.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address 3, Jalan Mutiara Utama Taman Perindustrian Plentong Masai 81750 Johor
Postcode 81750
State Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 07-3619696
Email info@paragon.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Paragon International School Kulaijaya

Paragon International School in Masai has grown to approximately 2,000 students since its founding in 2014, making it one of the largest private schools in Johor by enrolment. The school’s growth is driven by a simple proposition: international-quality education at fees that compete with government school supplementary costs. With international stream fees from RM5,000 to RM6,000 per year, Paragon is possibly the cheapest international school in Malaysia.

The school runs dual streams. The private national track follows KSSR and KSSM, with class sizes of 35. The international track offers Cambridge IGCSE, IPC, and Cambridge Global Perspectives, with class sizes capped at 25. Both streams are DLP (Dual Language Programme) certified, and Chinese is taught at all levels across both streams.

The campus at Taman Perindustrian Plentong draws families from across the Masai, Pasir Gudang, and eastern Johor Bahru corridor.

Curriculum at Paragon International School Kulaijaya

The international stream at Paragon follows Cambridge IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), and Cambridge Global Perspectives. The private stream follows the Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM). Both streams include Discovery Science, Discovery Mathematics, and Chinese language at all levels.

The school reports a 100% rate of graduates enrolling in their college of choice, with over 70 co-curricular activities supporting development beyond the classroom.

Fees at Paragon International School Kulaijaya

Paragon positions itself as the most affordable option in Johor’s international school market.

StreamPrimary (Annual)Secondary (Annual)
Private (KSSR/KSSM)RM 3,000RM 4,000
International (Cambridge)RM 5,000RM 6,000

The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across Johor’s international schools.

Admissions at Paragon International School Kulaijaya

Paragon accepts applications year-round for both streams. The international stream covers Year 1 through Year 11, while the private stream follows Primary 1 through Form 5. A placement assessment is required.

Contact admissions: 07-3619696, info@paragon.edu.my.

Paragon International School Kulaijaya in Johor

Paragon International School is in Masai, Johor. Johor has 32 registered international schools. The Johor international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 07-3619696, info@paragon.edu.my, paragon.edu.my.

Questions about Paragon International School, Kulaijaya

What curriculum does Paragon International School follow?

Paragon runs two streams. The international stream offers Cambridge IGCSE, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), and Cambridge Global Perspectives, plus Discovery Science and Discovery Mathematics. The private stream follows the Malaysian national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM). Chinese is taught at all levels in both streams.

How much are the fees at Paragon International School?

Private stream: RM3,000/yr (primary) to RM4,000/yr (secondary). International stream: RM5,000/yr (primary) to RM6,000/yr (secondary). These are among the lowest international school fees in Malaysia.

How many students attend Paragon International School?

Approximately 2,000 students from 20+ nationalities. The private stream has class sizes of 35 and the international stream has class sizes of 25.

Does Paragon teach Chinese?

Yes. Chinese (Mandarin) is taught at all levels across both the private and international streams. This is a key differentiator for families who want trilingual education at very affordable fees.

Where is Paragon International School located?

The campus is at 3, Jalan Mutiara Utama, Taman Perindustrian Plentong, Masai 81750, Johor. Phone: 07-3619696. Email: info@paragon.edu.my.

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