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Sekolah Menengah SRI Ara

Secondary school in Johor Bahru, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia

Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara is a private secondary school in Johor Bahru, Johor, offering the Malaysian national curriculum delivered in English. The school is licensed to administer Cambridge IGCSE examinations alongside SPM preparation. Annual fees range from RM 12,450 (Form 1) to RM 16,395 (Form 5). Located at Jalan Straits View, near the JB waterfront. Registered under SMIPS code JGAB002.

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School Information

Registration Code JGAB002
School Type Private Secondary Schools
Curriculum Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A-Levels
Level Form 1-5 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English
Website araschools.edu.my/
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 10,000 – RM 20,000)Estimated
Accreditation CAIE, Cambridge International
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding No
Address NO.13 Jalan Straits View 80200 Johor
Postcode 80200
State Johor, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 07-2222089
Email sriaraschools@yahoo.com
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara

Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara is a private secondary school at the Sri Ara Schools campus on Jalan Straits View, Johor Bahru. The school’s distinguishing feature is its use of English as the main medium of instruction for the Malaysian national curriculum, a model that appeals to families who want the SPM qualification pathway delivered in an English-medium environment.

Sri Ara Schools operates two streams on the same campus: SM Sri Ara (national curriculum in English) and Sri Ara International School (Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A-Levels). Both are accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The campus is near the JB city centre and waterfront area.

Curriculum at Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara

SM Sri Ara follows the Malaysian national curriculum, with the key difference being that English is the primary language of instruction across most subjects. The school holds a Cambridge International accreditation and is licensed to administer IGCSE examinations. Students can therefore work toward both SPM and Cambridge IGCSE qualifications during their secondary years.

Core subjects include Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Science, History, and electives from the KSSM framework. Mandarin is offered as an additional language. The English-medium delivery means students develop strong English academic writing and communication skills while still covering the full national curriculum content.

This dual-qualification approach is particularly useful for students who plan to apply to international universities or English-medium tertiary programmes after Form 5.

Fees at Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara

Annual tuition at SM Sri Ara ranges from RM 12,450 (Form 1) to RM 16,395 (Form 5). The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures.

Fee ComponentAmount
Registration feeRM 1,100 (one-time)
Form 1 tuitionRM 12,450/year
Form 5 tuitionRM 16,395/year
International school (Years 1-11)RM 18,450 - RM 29,520/year

The national curriculum track is priced well below the international school division, making SM Sri Ara an affordable route to an English-medium secondary education with the added option of IGCSE qualifications.

Admissions at Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara

SM Sri Ara admits students from Form 1 to Form 5. The school follows the Malaysian academic calendar. Prospective families should contact admissions for entry requirements, placement assessment details, and current availability.

Contact admissions: 07-222 2089, sriaraschools@yahoo.com.

Sekolah Menengah Sri Ara in Johor

SM Sri Ara is in Johor Bahru, which has 10 registered private schools. Johor has 9 registered private secondary schools and 50 private schools total. The Johor private secondary schools directory lists all options.

The Jalan Straits View location is central to JB, within easy reach of the CIQ immigration complex and the Johor Bahru city centre.

Contact: 07-222 2089, sriaraschools@yahoo.com, araschools.edu.my.

Questions about Sekolah Menengah SRI Ara

What curriculum does SM Sri Ara follow?

SM Sri Ara follows the Malaysian national curriculum delivered primarily in English. The school is also licensed to administer Cambridge IGCSE examinations, allowing students to pursue both SPM and IGCSE qualifications.

How much are the fees at SM Sri Ara?

Annual tuition ranges from RM 12,450 (Form 1) to RM 16,395 (Form 5). Registration fee is RM 1,100 (one-time). Contact the school for the full fee breakdown.

What language is used for instruction at SM Sri Ara?

English is the main medium of instruction throughout the school. This applies to both the national curriculum and the Cambridge IGCSE subjects. Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin are also offered.

Is SM Sri Ara the same as Sri Ara International School?

Both are part of Sri Ara Schools and share the Jalan Straits View campus. SM Sri Ara offers the Malaysian national curriculum in English, while Sri Ara International School offers the full Cambridge pathway from primary through A-Levels.

Where is SM Sri Ara located?

SM Sri Ara is at No.13 Jalan Straits View, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor. The campus is near the Johor Bahru waterfront and city centre.

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