Raffles American School, Johor: quick facts

Fees
RM40,500 (Pre-K3) to RM106,500 (Grades 9–12) a year in tuition, 2026–27, meals included; all fees subject to 6% SST. Official fee pageNew pupils also pay a RM1,000 application fee, RM10,000 placement fee and RM15,000 one-time family registration fee. Boarding RM47,000 (double) or RM62,000 (single) a year.
Entry
Pre-K3 (age 3 by September 1) to Grade 12, with grade placement by age on September 1 and academic background.
Location
Jalan Raffles, 79050 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Also known as
RAS

Checked against the school’s official website on October 8, 2026.

Curriculum
American

Common Core/AERO/NGSS → AP in Grades 10-12; US diploma

Ages
3–18

Pre-K to Grade 12, ~500 students reported

Campus
46 acres

Jalan Raffles, Iskandar Puteri; boarding from Grade 5

What the school is

Ownership, school size and dated financial reporting

RAS belongs to Raffles Education Limited, a for-profit group whose shares are listed in Singapore. The 1H FY2025 results announcement names Malaysian school entities Raffles K12 Sdn Bhd and Raffles Iskandar Sdn Bhd and records repayments of borrowings to Affin Bank. These filings document ownership and the reporting period; they do not by themselves establish current school finances.

A January 2022 governance analysis discussed losses in Raffles K12’s FY2018–2020 accounts and a going-concern note relying on support from its parent company. These are historical findings, not a description of current solvency. Families interested in continuity can request the current ownership and funding arrangements and the terms protecting prepaid fees.

A relocation operator reports about 500 pupils from 20 nationalities, with class limits of around 18 in Preschool and Kindergarten and 22 in Grades 1–12. These are secondary figures to confirm for the relevant grade. Nationality says little about a child’s English proficiency.

Academics in practice

American curriculum, AP courses and English support

The American standards-based curriculum leads to the school’s high-school diploma, with AP courses available in the upper grades. Directories also list SAT and TOEFL testing-centre status. Accreditation does not guarantee admission to a particular university or course.

Relocation operators describe an English Immersion Programme followed by English-language learning support in mainstream classes. They report provision without an additional charge and assessments or interviews available remotely.

One directory mentions an IB Diploma option, but the operator and other published sources describe AP and an American diploma.

Admissions and cost

Tuition and boarding fees for 2026–27

The school’s own 2026–27 fee structure lists annual tuition of RM40,500 or RM66,500 for Pre-K3 (two rates are shown), RM66,500 for Pre-K4, RM74,500 for Kindergarten–Grade 4, RM98,500 for Grades 5–8 and RM106,500 for Grades 9–12, with snacks and lunch included. New pupils also pay a RM1,000 application fee, a RM10,000 placement fee and a one-time per-family registration fee of RM15,000 (paid as two RM7,500 instalments by families starting in Pre-K3). All fees are subject to 6% SST.

Boarding is listed at RM47,000 a year for a double room or RM62,000 for a single room, each with a RM3,000 deposit, and includes food, laundry and transfers to and from Senai airport. Grades 5–12 must own a MacBook, and field trips, Explore Week and examinations are charged separately. Returning pupils pay a RM3,000 annual re-enrolment fee.

Secondary sources describe an English assessment and interview, with remote arrangements available. Boarding is reported from Grade 5 through Grade 12, with study periods and weekend activities. The school generally follows an August-to-June year across two terms.

The family experience

Cross-border travel, facilities and payment terms

Cross-border guides report a door-to-door van service from several Singapore locations. Include immigration procedures, delays and the return after activities when deciding whether daily travel is workable.

Directories describe a swimming pool, performing-arts centre and science laboratories on the 46-acre campus. A relocation operator also reports a planetarium. On a visit, check which facilities your child would use and how they fit the timetable. Transport, uniforms, devices and trips are priced separately rather than as a percentage of tuition.

Before paying, read the contract for payment dates, withdrawal notice and refund terms. Ask which entity receives fees and what arrangements apply if ownership or operations change. The dated financial analysis provides context for those questions, but it cannot determine the school’s current position or the best payment option for every family.

Related reading

Sources and reporting notes

Document-based research profile. We did not visit the campus or interview staff for this edition. Sources are linked in the text and listed below. Fees are taken from the school’s own 2026–27 fee structure.

Access dates show when sources were checked. Consult the linked pages for current admissions rules, fees and programme details.