At Forest City International School Boarding House, we believe that a nurturing and supportive environment is essential for the holistic development of every student. Our philosophy centers on fostering a sense of community, promoting personal growth, and ensuring academic excellence. We aim to provide a home away from home, where students can thrieve socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Forest City International School boarding offers students a warm, structured, and supportive home away from home. Our boarding community is close-knit, allowing students to experience the care, diversity, and energy of school life while being encouraged to pursue their academic ambitions.
Located in Forest City, Johor, our campus offers a peaceful learning environment just around 30 minutes by car from Singapore. Boarding students benefit from both the calm of our campus setting and access to one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic international cities.
All students are encouraged to take part in a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities, including debating, swimming, music, golf, and more. Our aim is to help students grow into confident,
capable, and well-rounded young people with the skills they need for life beyond school.
As a NEASC-accredited school offering American-style education, FCIS supports students academically, socially, and personally within a caring international community. Many of our students continue their
studies at respected universities around the world.
We warmly invite families to visit Forest City International School, meet our community, and experience boarding life for themselves.
Meet our leaders from Boarding Council.
FCIS boarding experience is built around three powerful ideas.
Students form real friendships, learn to live with others, and become part of a caring, international family. They connect with mentors, cultures, and values that shape who they are.
Every day is a chance to grow academically, emotionally, and socially. From learning independence to trying new activities, students build confidence and character in a safe, structured environment.
With strong support and high expectations, students excel in school and in life. They discover their strengths, set goals, and prepare for a bright future, ready to lead, serve, and succeed.
Over half of our boarding students are full boarders, joining us from across the globe — including China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Russia, Singapore, Myanmar, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. Full boarders enjoy a true home away from home, building lasting friendships while learning structured independence. On weekends, they participate in exciting trips around Johor and Singapore and engage in a variety of enriching on‑campus activities.
Weekly boarding is especially popular among families based in Johor or Singapore. With a five‑day school week, students focus on academics and personal growth during weekdays. On Friday afternoons, they return home for family time, before coming back on Sunday by 6pm for study hall and preparation for the week ahead. This option fosters independence and confidence while reducing the daily travel burden. Students save up to 20 hours per week compared to long commutes, allowing more time for learning, rest, and relaxation.
Our boarding house is a welcoming home where every student is valued, respected, and celebrated.
Through teamwork and shared experiences, students build friendships and a strong sense of community.
Active participation in events and activities fosters connection, belonging, and unforgettable memories.
We empower students to make decisions, solve problems, and grow into confident, self-reliant individuals.
Opportunities to lead within the boarding community help develop communication, organization and empathy.
We provide leadership roles in boarding to build communication, organization and empathy skills.
PTD 5093 (PLOT 62)
JALAN FOREST CITY 9
FOREST CITY
81550 GELANG PATAH
JOHOR, MALAYSIA.
Don’t miss out on this rare chance, enroll now and give your child an advantage that lasts a lifetime at Forest City International School! We inspire, we empower and we achieve together!
Forest City International School Welcomes A New Head of School
We are thrilled to announce that Matthew will be joining FCIS as Head of School this April!
With over 30 years of international education experience, Matthew brings leadership, vision, and passion to our community.
A bestselling author and Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and the Royal Society of Arts, he is ready to inspire, empower, and guide our students toward excellence.
Join us in welcoming Matthew and get ready for an exciting new chapter at FCIS!
