International Schools in Penang, Malaysia
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About international schools in Penang, Malaysia
International schools in Penang operate across the island (George Town and coastal suburbs) and on the mainland (Seberang Perai), serving a mix of expatriate and local families and offering both day and some longer-term boarding options. The most common curricula you will find are British-based programmes (Cambridge IGCSE and A levels) and the International Baccalaureate at some schools, with a few schools blending international and Malaysian national elements; English is the usual language of instruction while Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin are frequently taught or offered as additional languages. Annual tuition fees vary widely by school and year group, typically spanning roughly from the mid-five figures in ringgit to around the high-five or low-six figures for senior years, so expect a broad range across providers. Admissions are often handled year-round with online applications, entrance assessments or taster days, and schools normally sponsor the student pass for foreign pupils - factor in extra weeks for immigration processing when you plan your move.
Compare 11 international schools in Penang, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 33,937), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 11 schools · avg fee MYR 33,937
- Schools listed
- 11
- Curricula
- 14
- Average annual fee
- MYR 33,937
- Fee range
- MYR 5,000 – 84,636
- Most common curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE (6 schools)
- Average school size
- 557 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Straits International School Penang
- Oldest
- The International School of Penang (Uplands) (1955)
- With boarding
- 2
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