Located in Johor Bahru, Crescendo-HELP International School (CHIS) is a co-educational, non-denominational school established through a partnership between Crescendo Corporation and the HELP Education Group. Catering to primary, middle, and senior school students, the institution offers a seamless British and international pathway that transitions learners from the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Levels, as well as the Cambridge AICE diploma. This comprehensive curriculum continuum provides families with a rigorous, globally recognised academic journey delivered in a purpose-built learning environment.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Affordable tuition and strong value compared to other international schools in Johor Bahru offering British and IPC curricula.
- Modern purpose-built campus and facilities, featuring well-equipped sports halls, swimming pools, and dedicated learning spaces.
- Supportive school community and language transition, especially praised for helping non-native English speakers adapt smoothly.
Negatives
- Teacher turnover and leadership instability, with staff forums highlighting increased bureaucracy, heavy workloads, and lower morale following management changes.
- School-as-a-business feel, with feedback noting a perceived focus on commercial interests and occasional lapses in administrative transparency.
- Address
- PTD204446, Lebuh Cemerlang Taman Desa Cemerlang Ulu Tiram, Johor, MalaysiaJohor Bahru, 81800Malaysia
- Website
- www.chis.edu.my
- [email protected]
- System
- British, International Curriculum
- Curriculum
- A Level, AICE, AS Level, GCSE, IGCSE, IPC
- Levels
- Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Faculty
- 127
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
