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Sekolah Menengah Paragon

Secondary school in Masai, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

Sekolah Menengah Paragon is a private secondary school in Plentong, Masai, Johor, operated by the Joland Group. The school follows the KSSM national curriculum with Cambridge components and DLP certification, meaning Mathematics and Science are taught in English. Annual fees range from RM 21,280 to RM 28,450. The purpose-built campus opened in 2017. Registered under SMIPS code JGAJ003.

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School Information

Registration Code JGAJ003
School Type Private Secondary Schools
Curriculum National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Level Form 1-5 (ages Form 1-5)
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Website paragon.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 10,000 – RM 20,000)Estimated
Languages English, Malay
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 Sekolah Menengah Paragon

Sekolah Menengah Paragon is a private secondary school on a purpose-built campus in Plentong, Masai, in the eastern corridor of Johor Bahru. The school is part of Paragon Private and International School, founded by the Joland Group and Kuopacific Group in 2014. The campus began operations in 2017.

SM Paragon serves students from Form 1 to Form 5. The school operates alongside Sekolah Rendah Paragon (KSSR primary) and a Cambridge International division on the same campus. Instruction is in English and Malay, and the school is co-educational.

Curriculum at Sekolah Menengah Paragon

SM Paragon follows the KSSM national curriculum and holds DLP (Dual Language Programme) certification from MOE Malaysia. Under DLP, Mathematics and Science subjects are taught in English rather than Bahasa Melayu, giving students stronger English-medium academic preparation while still completing the standard Malaysian SPM pathway.

The school also integrates Cambridge assessment elements alongside the KSSM framework. English language proficiency is assessed using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), providing students with an internationally recognised measure of their language ability.

Core subjects include Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Science, History, Islamic Studies or Moral Education, and various KSSM electives. The purpose-built campus supports practical subjects with a design and technology room, science laboratories, and a culinary studio.

Fees at Sekolah Menengah Paragon

Annual fees at SM Paragon range from RM 21,280 to RM 28,450 depending on form level. The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures across schools.

At this price point, SM Paragon sits in the upper-mid range for private secondary schools in Johor. The fee includes access to the campus’s full range of facilities. Contact the school for details on any available sibling discounts or payment plans.

Admissions at Sekolah Menengah Paragon

SM Paragon admits students into Form 1 through Form 5. The school follows the Malaysian academic calendar with the main intake in January. Families can enquire about mid-year transfers subject to availability.

The campus facilities include a covered swimming pool, auditorium, rooftop garden, media room, computer lab, multi-purpose hall, music room, cafeteria, and culinary studio.

Contact admissions: 07-361 9696, info@paragon.edu.my.

Sekolah Menengah Paragon in Johor

SM Paragon is in Plentong, Masai, in the eastern corridor of Johor Bahru. Masai has 8 registered private schools. Johor has 9 registered private secondary schools and 50 private schools total. The Johor private secondary schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 07-361 9696, info@paragon.edu.my, paragon.edu.my.

Questions about Sekolah Menengah Paragon

What curriculum does Sekolah Menengah Paragon follow?

SM Paragon follows the KSSM national curriculum with DLP (Dual Language Programme) certification. Mathematics and Science are taught in English. The school also integrates Cambridge assessment components, and uses the CEFR framework for English language proficiency assessment.

How much are the fees at Sekolah Menengah Paragon?

Annual fees range from RM 21,280 to RM 28,450 depending on the form level. Contact the school at 07-361 9696 for the current detailed fee schedule.

Who operates Sekolah Menengah Paragon?

SM Paragon is operated by Paragon Education, founded by the Joland Group and Kuopacific Group. Paragon Education was established in 2014, and the purpose-built campus in Plentong began operations in 2017.

What facilities does SM Paragon have?

The purpose-built campus includes a covered swimming pool, auditorium, rooftop garden, media room, computer lab, multi-purpose hall, design and technology room, sewing room, dancing room, music room, cafeteria, culinary studio, and science lab.

Does SM Paragon also offer primary education?

Yes. Paragon Private and International School operates both primary and secondary divisions on the same campus, covering the national curriculum (KSSR/KSSM) and a Cambridge IGCSE international pathway.

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