Dalat International School
- American
- AP
Per yearabout USD 5.42K–14.5K
MYR 22K–59K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Education for life founded on a biblical worldview. American college preparatory curriculum on a beachfront campus in Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia. Founded in 1929 and serves P3 to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
725
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 26
- Founded
- 1929
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Foundation
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-School 3-4 | MYR 22,000≈ USD 5.42K |
| Kindergarten | MYR 27,000≈ USD 6.65K |
| Grade 1-2 | MYR 31,800≈ USD 7.83K |
| Grade 3-4 | MYR 42,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| Grade 5-6 | MYR 51,500≈ USD 12.7K |
| Grade 7-8 | MYR 57,200≈ USD 14.1K |
| Grade 9-12 | MYR 59,000≈ USD 14.5K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-School 3-4 | MYR 22,000 (about USD 5.42K) |
| Kindergarten | MYR 27,000 (about USD 6.65K) |
| Grade 1-2 | MYR 31,800 (about USD 7.83K) |
| Grade 3-4 | MYR 42,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Grade 5-6 | MYR 51,500 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Grade 7-8 | MYR 57,200 (about USD 14.1K) |
| Grade 9-12 | MYR 59,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
Source: school website (dalat.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dalat International School (this school) | MYR 22,000 (about USD 5.42K) | MYR 59,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Assumption International Secondary School | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) |
| Ideas International Secondary School Penang | MYR 15,600 (about USD 3.84K) | MYR 16,800 (about USD 4.14K) |
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | MYR 16,500 (about USD 4.07K) | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | MYR 13,000 (about USD 3.2K) | MYR 37,200 (about USD 9.16K) |
Source: school website (dalat.org) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 800
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 5,000
- Deposit
- MYR 1,500
- Lunch
- MYR 1,980
- EAL support
- MYR 3,000
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 8
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- Semester 1 window closes March 1; Semester 2 window closes October 1
- Entry process
- Placement test
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- Teachers
- 71
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
Sports
- Athletics
Arts
- The arts
After-school activities
- KICs
- X-Block clubs
- Study halls
- Sports practices
- Violin
- Fencing
- Chess
- Lego
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- Accreditations
- ACSI
- Memberships
- EARCOS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Learning Support department offers targeted help for students with unique learning challenges.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
An open-air cafeteria, The Galley, serves multicultural meal options each school day.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Founded by the Christian Missionary Alliance and guided by a biblical worldview.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American college preparatory curriculum using standards-based teaching; report cards show standards progress while transcripts show letter grades and GPA.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports a median GPA of 3.79 across students.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Student Outcome Statements emphasise communication, innovative thinking, citizenship, relationships and discipleship.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
An EAL program builds English skills so students can move into mainstream classes after reaching proficiency.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
The Counseling Department provides personalised emotional support and academic guidance.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
A Child Safety programme is in place, with student safety described as a top priority.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1929 in Dalat, Vietnam as a mission boarding school, later relocating to Bangkok, Cameron Highlands and then Penang.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Emphasises a warm, caring community including alumni, parent involvement and a scout troop open to Penang.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
A Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) supports school life and staff.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A beachfront campus in Penang with an auditorium, gyms, library, sports field and chapel.
- Harbor Hall auditorium
- Steinkamp Court
- Center Field
- CASTLE library
- Heritage Chapel
- The Marina
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include a main gym, auxiliary gym, dedicated sports field and a CrossFit training space.
- Steinkamp Court
- Sandycroft gym
- Center Field
- The Wreck
- Marina Deck
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include the library, labs and classrooms in the CASTLE building and divisional classroom buildings.
- Library
- CASTLE labs
- The Reef elementary classrooms
- Harbor HS Classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Multi-purpose spaces include a large auditorium, a beachfront chapel and an elementary play area.
- Harbor Hall
- Heritage Chapel
- Eagle Island
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
After-school options include X-Block enrichment, study halls and extra time for AP courses.
- X-Block enrichment
- Supervised study halls
- AP course time
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
After-school clubs include music, percussion, improv and drama.
- Beginner violin
- Percussion
- Improv
- Drama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include chess, Lego, craft and games.
- Chess
- Lego
- Craft
- Sudoku
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Leadership and professional
Protected after-school time is set aside for student government and club meetings.
- Student government
- Club meetings
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Holds exemplary accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Campus tours are by appointment Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm; September and February are generally unavailable.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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