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Tunku Putra-HELP School

Malaysia, Sarawak

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 10,060 - 32,410
Ages 3 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Malaysian Curriculum
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin
Typical class size 30
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Tunku Putra-HELP School (TPHS), located in Kuching, Sarawak, was originally established in 1996 and moved to a purpose-built campus at The NorthBank in 2020. It offers both international and national streams, catering to a diverse student body. The international stream follows the British curriculum, including the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), Cambridge IGCSE, and A-Levels. The national stream aligns with the Malaysian curriculum. Facilities at TPHS features air-conditioned classrooms with Apple TVs, science labs, ICT suites, art and music rooms, a performing arts theatre, dance studio, swimming pool, library, and dedicated spaces for sports and student well-being.

The NorthBank, Kuching–Samarahan Expressway, Tabuan Jaya, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia .

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The Essentials

Tunku Putra-HELP School has 800 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location
Tunku Putra-HELP School is located at The NorthBank along the Kuching–Samarahan Expressway in Tabuan Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak. It sits in a rapidly developing residential and commercial area and is close to the planned Stutong station on the upcoming Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), which will improve accessibility in the future.

Stages
The school is divided into Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form (A-Level) sections. It offers both Malaysian national and British international curricula from age 3 through Year 13 (A-Level).

Type
TPHS is a co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not available.

Additional learning support
TPHS provides a dedicated Learning Support programme to assist students with higher learning needs. Support is primarily delivered within the classroom setting, but there is also a designated Learning Support Room (B22.5) for more focused interventions. The school emphasizes stimulating various approaches to enhance brain function for learning.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
TPHS is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.

Bus service
The school does not offer a bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Tunku Putra-HELP School ranges from MYR 10,060 to MYR 32,410 for 2026/27.

Kindergarten (Kindy 1 to 3)
Annual Fee: RM 10,060
Per Instalment (3 terms): RM 3,353

International Primary School
Malaysian Students:
Primary 1–3
Published Rate: RM 20,530/year or RM 6,844 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 17,450/year or RM 5,817 per term

Primary 4–6
Published Rate: RM 22,530/year or RM 7,510 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 19,150/year or RM 6,384 per term

Non-Malaysian Students:
Primary 1–3
Published Rate: RM 20,530/year or RM 6,844 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 18,475/year or RM 6,159 per term

Primary 4–6
Published Rate: RM 22,530/year or RM 7,510 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 20,275/year or RM 6,759 per term

International Secondary School (Year 7–11)
Malaysian Students:
Published Rate: RM 32,410/year or RM 10,804 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 27,550/year or RM 9,184 per term

Non-Malaysian Students:
Published Rate: RM 32,410/year or RM 10,804 per term
Bursary Rate: RM 29,170/year or RM 9,724 per term

The school does not have publicly available information on their Refund Policy and Payment Methods.

Academics

Tunku Putra-HELP School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Malaysian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 19.

Curriculum
Tunku Putra-HELP School offers a dual-track curriculum comprising the Malaysian National Curriculum and the British-based International Curriculum. At the Kindergarten level, the school blends the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with elements from the Malaysian curriculum, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social development through play-based learning.

In the National Primary section (Standard 1–6), students follow the Malaysian KSSR syllabus, enhanced by British and Singaporean resources in Mathematics and Science. Subjects include Bahasa Malaysia, English, Science, Mathematics, Mandarin, History, ICT, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Moral Studies, and Islamic Studies where applicable.

The International Primary stream (Years 1–6) follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a theme-based program designed to foster global perspectives, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. This curriculum is complemented by the English National Curriculum for literacy and numeracy.

At the secondary level, students in the National stream (Form 1–5) follow the KSSM syllabus, leading up to the national SPM examination. The curriculum is supported by additional content from Singaporean and British syllabi for Mathematics and Science.

For the International Secondary stream (Years 7–11), students pursue the Cambridge curriculum, leading to the IGCSE examinations. TPHS also offers Cambridge International A-Levels (Years 12–13) for students in pre-university, enabling them to specialize in their preferred academic disciplines and preparing them for higher education globally.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit Application Form and Documents
Complete the application form and submit it along with the following documents:

Medical and Health Record form
Two recent passport-sized photographs of the child, parents, and guardian (if applicable)
Copies of the child's birth certificate, passport, identity card (Malaysian), and visa (non-Malaysian)
Copies of both parents' passports, identity cards (Malaysian), and visas (non-Malaysian)
Most recent school report and a testimonial regarding character and ability from the principal or class teacher
If the child is staying with a guardian, provide the guardian's recent photo, passport, identity card (Malaysian), visa (non-Malaysian), and a letter confirming the appointment as a guardian

2. Assessment
Once the complete application is received, the applicant will be scheduled for an assessment. The assessment varies depending on the year group and includes a meeting with the coordinator of the relevant section.

3. Application Review
The school reviews the assessed applications, considering factors such as assessment results, school reports, subject options at IGCSE, English language ability, the child's behavior, and availability of places.

4. Offer of Place
If the application is successful, an offer of place will be made. Placement is at the school's discretion, considering the student's age, academic ability, and level of achievement. Acceptance of the offer requires payment of the applicable fees by the stipulated date. If fees are paid by an employer, a Letter of Financial Guarantee must be provided.

5. Admission
Upon receiving payment or a Letter of Financial Guarantee, the school will communicate the child's start date and provide support with purchasing the school uniform and textbooks. The Admissions Officer or Coordinator will provide details for the first day at school.

Scholarships
TPHS offers bursaries and special rebates on tuition fees. For instance, the 2025 fee structure indicates that Malaysian students in Years 7 to 11 can receive a bursary. Non-Malaysian students may also be eligible for bursaries.

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