EduCity Campus
EduCity Campus Location
Johor Bahru's EduCity Iskandar — a language academy inside Asia's first multi-campus education city.
EduCity is more than a cluster of schools. It's a 305-acre, purpose-built education city integrating 7 international universities and schools, a sports complex, dormitories and 24-hour amenities. Students share the same campus as university students, living naturally in an international, academic atmosphere.
Strategic location
Directly on the Coastal Highway — instant access to Johor Bahru city.
25 min to Singapore
Via the Second Link — optimal international access.
Inside University of Reading Malaysia
Block A · Level 2 · MEC Academy campus.
7 international universities
Integrated infrastructure in a 305-acre education city.
Universities at EduCity
MEC students live in the same 305-acre education city as these institutions and share its campus infrastructure — the EduCity Sports Complex and the 24-hour EduCity Hub. University of Southampton Malaysia and Marlborough College are nearby, elsewhere in Iskandar Puteri.
📍 Level 2, Block A, Kota Ilmu, Persiaran Graduan, EduCity, 79200 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia
MEC Facilities
MEC's Own Facilities
Group classrooms · 1:1 rooms · library · lounge · study rooms — spaces optimised for learning, on Level 2 of the University of Reading Malaysia campus.
Group classrooms
Classrooms capped at small groups (3–10).
1:1 private rooms
Multiple rooms dedicated to one-on-one lessons.
Library · self-study
Multimedia resource room · language lab.
Foyer · outdoor lounge
Outdoor lounge for rest and interaction.
Study rooms
Individual and group self-study space.
Café · dining · lounge
Ground-floor cafeteria and lounge.
EduCity Sports Complex
Olympic-Class Sports Infrastructure
MEC students use the shared EduCity Sports Complex at low cost.
A balanced life matters as much as language skills. Beyond regular classes, MEC students join a daily English Plus activity and use the Olympic-class EduCity Sports Complex at low cost. Every activity runs in English, connecting naturally to learning.
English Plus Sports Activities
- Soccer · Absolute Soccer Kids Academy · Age 16+
- Fitness · Zumba·Strong Nation·Aqua Fitness · Age 13+
- Kick Boxing · Beginner·Intermediate·Advanced
- Badminton · Coach Eric · Age 16+
- Taekwondo · Strike Taekwondo Club · Age 5+
- Swimming · EZY Swimming Academy · Age 4+
EduCity Hub · 24h
EduCity Hub
A 24-hour, 2-storey convenience and dining hub — great access and varied food.
The EduCity Hub is a two-storey complex a short walk from campus. Open 24 hours, it lets students grab a meal or run errands even after late-night study — and it's a social hub where the multinational student body mixes.
MEC students may freely use all of the EduCity Hub amenities.
Life Beyond Campus
Life Beyond Campus
Next to Eco Botanic & Mall of Medini — restaurants, cafés and shopping within walking distance, with Legoland and other Johor attractions and Singapore close by.
EduCity is a safe, self-contained education city — yet a short step outside opens up lively amenities. Neighbouring Eco Botanic and Mall of Medini gather a wide range of restaurants, cafés and shopping, and Johor attractions like Legoland, Puteri Harbour and the water parks are close by for weekend outings.
Legoland & theme parks
Legoland, water parks and SEA LIFE aquarium near Medini.
Hypermarkets & fresh markets
Large supermarkets and markets popular with locals.
Quick bites & cafés
Familiar options like Pizza Hut and Subway.
Close to Singapore
25–30 min via the Second Link — weekend trips.
Things to do
From campus to Singapore
The best of Johor sits within a short drive — and Singapore is a day trip away over the Second Link.
Iskandar Puteri & Medini · 5–15 min
- Legoland Malaysia & Water Park — theme park + SEA LIFE aquarium
- Mall of Medini — open-air mall & SnowLand indoor snow
- Puteri Harbour — marina walk, cafés & ferry terminal
- Sunway Big Box & Citrine Hub — retail park & lakeside dining
- Gleneagles Hospital Medini — private hospital, ~5 min
Greater Johor · 20–40 min
- Johor Premium Outlets — designer outlet mall
- KSL City Mall — mega mall & hotel complex
- Paradigm Mall JB — one of JB's largest malls
- AEON Bukit Indah — family shopping & dining
- Desaru Coast — east-coast beaches & adventure water park
Singapore day trips · ~20 min to the Second Link
- Universal Studios & Resorts World Sentosa
- Gardens by the Bay
- Singapore Zoo · Night Safari · River Wonders
- S.E.A. Aquarium
Passport & visa required; allow time for immigration queues.
Getting around
Campus shuttle
Included for the representative residences; a paid shuttle can be added for individual bookings.
Grab & taxi
Ride-hailing is easy and reliable; short hops are inexpensive.
Public buses
Causeway Link (incl. CW7) serves Mall of Medini, Legoland and the Second Link.
To Singapore
Cross-border buses run via the Second Link (Tuas) and the Causeway, connecting to the MRT.
Accommodation
Accommodation — partner residences near both campuses
MEC arranges accommodation through partner properties: Carnelian Tower studios and the Forest City student dormitory (check-in from October 2026) for adults, and Fraser Place Puteri Harbour, Dao by Dorsett Puteri Cove and Carnelian Tower apartments for families.
All options are managed properties. Room types, current rates and what is included are listed in the accommodation guide, and the fee calculator adds your stay to the quote.
See the full accommodation guide →Student Care · Safety
Door-to-Door Care & Parent Peace-of-Mind
Four-stage care from before departure through study, plus 24-hour monitoring, medical support and regular reports.
For students going abroad for the first time and their parents, the biggest worries are safety and settling in. MEC accompanies the whole journey — from pre-departure preparation to return — with 24-hour monitoring and regular reports so parents can feel at ease from afar.
- 1
Before departure
Admission & packing guide · Oxford online test
- 2
Arrival
Airport pickup · accommodation · settling in
- 3
First day
Orientation · class placement · interview
- 4
While studying
Shuttle · pathway counselling · clubs · daily life
Parent Peace-of-Mind System
24-hour CCTV · security
Constant monitoring of dormitory and campus.
On-site manager
Korean & multinational managers, 24-hour response.
Medical support
Hospital handover · interpretation · emergency response.
Regular parent reports
Monthly learning-progress and wellbeing reports.
EduCity FAQ
What is EduCity in Johor Bahru?
EduCity is a 305-acre, purpose-built education city in Iskandar, Johor Bahru, integrating 7 international universities and schools alongside a sports complex, dormitories and 24-hour amenities.
Is MEC Academy the only language school in EduCity?
Yes. MEC is the only language academy in EduCity — every other institution there is an international university or school. MEC's campus is inside University of Reading Malaysia (Block A, Level 2).
How far is EduCity from Singapore?
About 25 minutes via the Second Link, with direct access to Johor Bahru city along the Coastal Highway.
Is EduCity a safe place for students?
Students share the same master-planned campus as university students, with integrated dormitories, sports facilities and 24-hour amenities in a secure, focused academic environment.