International School Fees in Penang
Penang has 5 verified international schools in this collection on Schoozy, with annual tuition from MYR 17K–MYR 22K (International day schools) (median MYR 18.3K). The table compares every school by tuition, curriculum, ages and boarding.
At a Glance
5
Verified schools
MYR 18.3K
Median annual tuition
MYR 17K–MYR 22K
International day schools
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
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| Location | Curriculum | Boarding | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenby Schools Penang | Penang | 3–18 | IGCSE, A-Level | MYR 16.2K–MYR 90.6K | No |
| Prince of Wales Island International School | Penang | 3–18 | IGCSE, A-Level | MYR 17K–MYR 63K | No |
| Straits International School | Penang | 4–18 | IGCSE, A-Level | MYR 18.3K–MYR 50.2K | No |
| Dalat International School | Penang | 4–18 | US Curriculum, AP | MYR 22K–MYR 59K | No |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | Penang | 3–18 | IB Diploma, IB MYP, IB PYP | MYR 26K–MYR 78.9K | No |
| Tuition band | Schools |
|---|---|
| Under MYR 17.5K | 2 schools |
| MYR 17.5K – MYR 20.8K | 1 school |
| MYR 20.8K and above | 2 schools |
Featured international schools
Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 3–18 · MYR 16.2K–MYR 90.6K
Tenby Schools Penang is a STEAM-specialist day school in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, serving 800+ learners aged 3–17 through co-located international and Malaysian-national schools. The international route uses an enhanced English National Curriculum and IPC progression leading to IGCSE, while the national route follows KSSR/KSSM leading to SPM. The school operates a 10-acre purpose-built campus with a 75,000 sq ft STEAM Engine opened in 2024, featuring robotics, XR, computer science and performance spaces. English is the principal instructional language, with Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and strong EAL provision also offered. With more than 30 nationalities represented, it combines British-international academic rigour with multilingualism, life competencies and pastoral care under the International Schools Partnership network.
Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 3–18 · MYR 17K–MYR 63K
Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) is a privately operated British-curriculum international school on Penang Island, Malaysia. It operates a primary-to-middle campus in Tanjung Bungah for ages 3–13 and a secondary/Sixth Form campus in Balik Pulau for ages 11–19, where boarding is available from Year 7. Students progress through an English National Curriculum-derived programme toward IGCSE and International A Levels, with CAIE and Pearson Edexcel examination-centre approval. The school publicly emphasises arts, sport, outdoor learning, leadership, pastoral support and university guidance alongside academic study, with leavers receiving offers to top universities worldwide.
Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 4–18 · MYR 18.3K–MYR 50.2K
Straits International School Penang is a private, co-educational day school in Bayan Lepas for ages 3–16, from Nursery through Year 11. Founded in 2012, it follows EYFS and the National Curriculum for England, with Cambridge pathways leading to IGCSE. The school offers English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin instruction, tiered EAL support, a broad co-curricular programme of over 130 activities, and is part of International Schools Partnership. It does not currently offer sixth form or A-Level study on this campus.
Overview: US Curriculum, AP · 4–18 · MYR 22K–MYR 59K
Dalat International School is a private Christian international school on a beachfront campus in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Founded in Da Lat, Vietnam in 1929, it now serves Preschool/P3 through Grade 12 with an English-language American college-preparatory programme and Advanced Placement options. The school reports 728 students and 75 teaching faculty for 2025–26, alongside EAL, mild-to-moderate Learning Support, extracurricular programmes, and limited boarding for older students. Its mission integrates academic preparation with a biblical worldview, service, leadership, arts, sport, and character formation.
Overview: IB Diploma, IB MYP · 3–18 · MYR 26K–MYR 78.9K
Founded in 1955, The International School of Penang (Uplands) is a private, English-medium international school set in Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia. It offers the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme—alongside IGCSE/International GCSE and a CIS-accredited High School Diploma pathway for approximately 660 students from more than 40 nationalities. The school is known for strong IBDP results (2025 average of 34.4 vs global 30.58), a multilingual curriculum spanning six modern languages, and robust EAL and learning-support provision. Its purpose-built beachside campus opened in September 2006 and features a swimming pool, sports hall, climbing wall, and specialist technology facilities.
How this list is compiled
This directory lists every published international schools in scope, drawn from official school websites, structured research and editorial verification.
Data sources: official school websites, Schoozy deep research and editorial review.
Last verified Aug 31, 2026.
Editorial review of this collection is in progress.
Understanding the full cost
Beyond annual tuition, most schools charge one-off and recurring extras. Typical additional fees among the schools listed here:
- Registration fee
- MYR 2K–MYR 7K
FAQ: International School Fees
How many international schools are listed here?
There are currently 5 international schools in this collection on Schoozy. Every entry is a verified, published listing.
Which schools have the lowest fees?
Annual tuition across the schools listed here ranges MYR 17K–MYR 22K (International day schools). Sort the comparison table by annual tuition to see the most affordable options first. Fees vary by grade level and whether boarding is offered.
Can my child enrol without speaking the local language?
Many international schools teach in English and accept students with limited local-language ability, often through EAL (English as an Additional Language) support. Entry requirements differ by school and grade — check each school's admissions page for its language policy and any assessment.
How is the school year and grade level counted?
International schools usually follow their home system's grade names (for example US grades, UK years or the IB programme structure), which may not map one-to-one to the local system. Each school listing shows the age range it serves so you can match your child's stage.
When can students transfer in?
Most schools accept applications year-round and admit mid-year subject to availability, though the main intake aligns with the start of the academic year. Places in popular grades can be waitlisted — apply early and confirm transfer timing with the school directly.
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