Sekolah Jepun Johor
Primary and Secondary school in Masai, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Sekolah Jepun Johor, also known as the Japanese School of Johor, is a Japanese expatriate school in Bandar Sri Alam, Masai, Johor. The school follows the Japanese national curriculum set by MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) and serves Japanese families in the Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang areas. Instruction is in Japanese. Registered under SMIPS code JVSJ001.
Verified from SMIPS, MOE MalaysiaSchool Information
| Registration Code | JVSJ001 |
| School Type | Expatriate Schools |
| Curriculum | Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma |
| Level | Varies by school (ages 3-18) |
| Medium of Instruction | English, Malay, Chinese |
| Website | jsj.edu.my |
| Annual Fees | Mid-Range range (RM 40,000 – RM 80,000)Estimated |
| Accreditation | CIS, COBIS, IB World School |
| Languages | English, Malay, Chinese |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Address | NO.3, Jalan Persisiran Seri Alam, Bandar Seri Alam Masai 81750 Johor |
| Postcode | 81750 |
| State | Johor, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Phone | 073864562 |
| jsj@jsj.edu.my | |
| Registered With | Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS) |
About Sekolah Jepun Johor
Sekolah Jepun Johor, officially the Japanese School of Johor, is an expatriate school in Bandar Sri Alam, Masai, serving Japanese families in the greater Johor Bahru area. The school provides the official Japanese national curriculum, allowing students to maintain academic continuity with the Japanese education system.
Johor is home to a significant Japanese community, particularly around the industrial zones of Pasir Gudang and Senai. The Japanese School of Johor provides these families with Japanese-medium education for their children at both elementary (shogakko) and junior high school (chugakko) levels.
Curriculum at Sekolah Jepun Johor
The school follows the curriculum prescribed by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Subjects mirror those in Japanese schools: Japanese Language (Kokugo), Mathematics (Sansu/Sugaku), Science (Rika), Social Studies (Shakai), Music, Art, Physical Education, and Home Economics.
The elementary division covers six years (equivalent to Year 1 to Year 6), and the junior high school division covers three years (equivalent to Form 1 to Form 3 in the Malaysian system). All instruction and examinations are in Japanese.
Students who complete their education at Sekolah Jepun Johor can return to Japan and enter the Japanese school system at the corresponding grade level without additional entrance requirements.
Fees at Sekolah Jepun Johor
The school’s fee schedule is not publicly available online. Japanese government schools abroad are typically supported by the Japanese government through MEXT, and fees are generally lower than commercial international schools. The school fees guide explains how expatriate school fee structures differ from other school types.
Contact the school at 07-386 4562 for current fee information.
Admissions at Sekolah Jepun Johor
Sekolah Jepun Johor primarily admits children of Japanese nationals. The academic year follows the Japanese calendar, starting in April. Families should contact the school directly for enrolment procedures, required documents, and mid-year transfer arrangements.
Contact admissions: 07-386 4562, jsj@jsj.edu.my.
Sekolah Jepun Johor in Johor
The school is in Bandar Sri Alam, Masai, about 20 minutes east of Johor Bahru city centre. Masai has 8 registered private schools. The school draws families from across the JB metropolitan area, including the industrial estates of Pasir Gudang where many Japanese manufacturing companies operate.
Contact: 07-386 4562, jsj@jsj.edu.my, jsj.edu.my.
Questions about Sekolah Jepun Johor
What curriculum does Sekolah Jepun Johor follow?
The Japanese School of Johor follows the official Japanese national curriculum prescribed by MEXT. All core instruction is in Japanese, covering the same subjects and standards as schools in Japan.
Who can enrol at Sekolah Jepun Johor?
The school primarily serves children of Japanese nationals residing in southern Johor. Contact the school at 07-386 4562 for eligibility and enrolment details.
Where is Sekolah Jepun Johor located?
The school is at No. 3, Jalan Persisiran Seri Alam, Bandar Sri Alam, 81750 Masai, Johor. This is in the Pasir Gudang area, east of Johor Bahru city centre.
Does Sekolah Jepun Johor offer elementary and junior high school?
Yes. The school covers shogakko (elementary, 6 years) and chugakko (junior high school, 3 years), following the standard Japanese 6-3 school structure.
What academic calendar does Sekolah Jepun Johor follow?
The school follows the Japanese academic calendar, with the school year starting in April and ending in March, divided into three terms.