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 education city as these international universities and share its campus infrastructure — sports, libraries and more.
📍 Level 2, Block A, University of Reading Malaysia · EduCity Iskandar, Nusajaya, Johor
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 (3–8).
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 have free use of the EduCity Sports Complex.
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 — Korean restaurants, Korean marts and malls within walking distance, and Singapore close by.
EduCity is a safe, self-contained education city — yet a short step outside opens up lively amenities. Neighbouring Eco Botanic in particular gathers the Korean restaurants, marts and cafés that Korean students love, so homesickness is rarely a problem.
Korean restaurants & marts
Korean restaurants, marts and malls within walking distance at Eco Botanic.
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.
AEON Bukit Indah (10-min drive) · Johor Premium Outlets · KSL City Mall · Paradigm Mall · Legoland Malaysia · Danga Bay · Desaru Beach
Accommodation
Hostels — EduCity & Forest City
The currently-operating EduCity Hostel + the new Forest City hostel opening July 2026 — two campus options.
Both hostels have 24-hour security and an on-site manager. Choose EduCity Hostel for value and a university-town vibe, or the new Forest City (opening July 2026) for a beachside, resort-style setting.
EduCity Hostel
Currently operatingNext to Eco Botanic · university-town vibe · practical basic type. Monthly electricity RM 50 included.
| Room type | per month / person |
|---|---|
| Twin · 2 sharing | RM 900 |
| Twin Ensuite · 2 + bath | RM 1,200 |
| Single · 1 sharing | RM 1,500 |
| Single Ensuite · 1 + bath | RM 1,800 |
+ Bed setting one-time RM 500
Forest City Apt Hostel
Opening July 2026Fully-furnished residence · 20 m to the beach · duty-free zone · free shuttle. Monthly electricity RM 200 included.
| Room type | per month / person |
|---|---|
| Twin · 2 sharing | RM 1,000 |
| Twin Ensuite · 2 + bath | RM 1,300 |
| Single · 1 sharing | RM 1,600 |
| Single Ensuite · 1 + bath | RM 1,900 |
+ Bed setting one-time RM 500
- · 24-hour security & CCTV
- · Free Wi-Fi
- · Bed, desk, wardrobe & air-con · on-site manager
Rates shown are for guidance; the final rate and availability are confirmed during application.
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.