As HiParents was invited as a Media Partner at the ECEE 2025 Early-Education Expo in Johor Bahru, we visited the event on-site, observed expo-trend cues, and combined parent inquiry data to select the 10 preschools that attracted the highest interest. Even if you couldn’t attend the expo, this guide allows you to quickly identify these high-interest institutions.
📌 Note: The schools listed below all appeared at or were listed in the ECEE 2025 exhibition materials. Please verify final fees, admission details and availability with each preschool directly.
Address: Taman Ponderosa, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Trilingual instruction (Malay/English/Chinese) + thematic skill-based curriculum + strong parent-school communication platform.
Ideal for families who: want their child to start early in a multilingual, interactive environment with strong parent-school connection.
Address: 236, 238 & 240 Jalan Adda 7, Taman Adda Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Uses the renowned S.M.I.L.E.S™ pedagogy, emphasizes structured curriculum and language integration.
Ideal for families who: value an international curriculum, English-rich environment, and strong primary-school preparation.
Address: Multiple campuses in Johor Bahru region (please refer to the official website for the nearest location).
Highlights: “5E Edutainment” model (Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate, Enhance), focused on creativity & thinking skills.
Ideal for families who: want their child to learn in a fun, creative-driven environment with emphasis on thinking skills.
Address: No. 63, Jalan Padi Mahsuri 7, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Blends Islamic values + Montessori pedagogy + bilingual classes + parent-school app tracking.
Ideal for families who: want their child to grow in an environment combining faith, character building, and strong language development.
Address: No. B1-01-06,07,08 Pangsapuri Molek Pulai, Jalan Persiaran Molek, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Trilingual instruction (English/Malay/Chinese) + blends S.T.E.A.M with Montessori methods, over 30 years in the field.
Ideal for families who: want their child to build strong multilingual foundations, holistic development and social awareness from early years.
Address: Example: 41-01, Jalan Austin Heights 8/3, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Award-winning preschool brand + international curriculum + life-skills + inquiry-based learning.
Ideal for families who: want their child to develop language, thinking and social capability in a structured, international setting.
Address: No. 18A, Jalan Suria 19, Taman Suria, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Well-known chain brand + bilingual provision + structured curriculum + strong brand reputation.
Ideal for families who: value brand backing, structured reading-and-language programs and clear curriculum progression.
Address: (Please check the website for current campus details.)
Highlights: Designed specifically for early learners with a play-based, inquiry-inspired Learning Playgroup model.
Ideal for families who: want their child to engage in inquiry & play-based learning from an early age.
Address: (Please check the website for current campus details.)
Highlights: Brand that covers preschool through primary school, offering a “start early – grow together” education pathway.
Ideal for families who: plan a continuous K-12 education path and want the child to stay within one educational network.
Address: 97-01, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Highlights: Inquiry-based learning programme for children aged 4-10, global education experience with strong emphasis on critical thinking and story-book driven pedagogy.
Ideal for families who: want their child to engage in curiosity-led, global-minded early-education in Johor Bahru.
Q1: Do all these preschools publish their 2025 fees?
A: Not all of them list full 2025 fee schedules publicly. We recommend scheduling a visit or direct inquiry with the preschool to get the latest fees, what’s included (books, activities, uniform) and any hidden costs.
Q2: I missed the expo—are there still deals or information I can access?
A: Absolutely. As Media Partner of ECEE 2025, HiParents has access to expo-related institutional information. Many schools continue to offer enrolment incentives and open-house opportunities post-expo. Check the HiParents platform, each preschool’s website and social channels.
Q3: How can I use HiParents to filter and select?
A: On HiParents.com.my you can filter by region (e.g., Johor Bahru, Mount Austin, Taman Molek), view up-to-date preschool listings and parent reviews, and use the “Contact via WhatsApp” link to initiate enquiries directly.
Even if you missed the ECEE 2025 Early-Education Expo in Johor Bahru, you can still take advantage of this curated list of 10 high-interest preschools and their key highlights—thanks to HiParents. Next steps:
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