Assumption International Secondary School
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 3.7K
MYR 15K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Private international secondary school in Bukit Mertajam, Penang mainland, teaching the Cambridge curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 with small classes and a values-based approach.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 11–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2017
- School day
- 09:00-16:00
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 7 | MYR 15,000≈ USD 3.7K |
Show fee charts
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption International Secondary School (this school) | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) |
| Dalat International School | MYR 22,000 (about USD 5.42K) | MYR 59,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Prince of Wales Island International School | MYR 17,460 (about USD 4.3K) | MYR 64,230 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Sri KDU International School Penang | MYR 19,090 (about USD 4.7K) | MYR 55,130 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Straits International School Penang | MYR 18,300 (about USD 4.51K) | MYR 50,180 (about USD 12.4K) |
| Tenby Schools Penang | MYR 16,239 (about USD 4K) | MYR 90,561 (about USD 22.3K) |
Source: school website (assumption.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 300
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 1,500
- Deposit
- MYR 5,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Assessment test, Interview
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Outdoor education
- Average class size
- 25
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Malay, Chinese
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Soccer
- Karate
- Muay Thai
- Volleyball
- Pickle Ball
- Dodgeball
Arts
- Art Club
- Dance Club
- Media Club
- 24 Festive Drums
After-school activities
- 24 Festive Drums
- Scout
- Art Club
- Soccer
- Culinary
- Karate
- Sports Day
- Dance Club
- Media Club
- St. John Ambulance
- Dodgeball
- Muay Thai
- Volleyball
- Pickle Ball
- Outdoor
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Students who fall behind are identified through an intervention system and given small-group support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
School hours run from 9am to 4pm. Visits are by appointment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
There is no school bus at present; families drive their child in or arrange their own transport.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school began as a venture of Wing International.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Cambridge curriculum from Year 7 to 11, with Checkpoint exams and then IGCSE. Years 12 and 13 follow A-Level.
- Cambridge Lower Secondary
- Checkpoint
- IGCSE
- A-Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Upper secondary students can take English as a Second Language, with English as a First Language as an optional track.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Weekly Mind Therapy sessions and moral lessons are included alongside core subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Started in 2017 as Wing International's international secondary school venture.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Classrooms are designed for small groups so each child gets more time with the teacher.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Arts activities include Art Club, Dance Club, Media Club and 24 Festive Drums.
- Art Club
- Dance Club
- Media Club
- 24 Festive Drums
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service-oriented activities include Scouts and St. John Ambulance.
- Scout
- St. John Ambulance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Sport and outdoor activities include Soccer, Karate, Muay Thai, Volleyball, Pickle Ball and Outdoor.
- Soccer
- Karate
- Muay Thai
- Volleyball
- Pickle Ball
- Outdoor
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Besides English, Malay and Mandarin are taught as subjects.
- English
- Malay
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Six-step online application. Admission considers curiosity, learning approach and respectful attitude toward peers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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