
Knewton Global Schools Ipoh
- British
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 2.2K–5.34K
MYR 8.93K–21.7K · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Knewton Global School Ipoh is an international school in Ipoh, Perak, offering the British National Curriculum and Cambridge International Programmes for students aged 5 to 16. It is located in the Bonanza Educare learning hub.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 5–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Lower fees
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 8,925≈ USD 2.2K |
| Year 2 | MYR 10,200≈ USD 2.51K |
| Year 3 | MYR 11,475≈ USD 2.83K |
| Year 4 | MYR 12,750≈ USD 3.14K |
| Year 5 | MYR 14,025≈ USD 3.46K |
| Year 6 | MYR 15,300≈ USD 3.77K |
| Year 7 | MYR 16,575≈ USD 4.08K |
| Year 8 | MYR 17,850≈ USD 4.4K |
| Year 9 | MYR 19,125≈ USD 4.71K |
| Year 10 | MYR 20,400≈ USD 5.03K |
| Year 11 | MYR 21,675≈ USD 5.34K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 8,925 (about USD 2.2K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 10,200 (about USD 2.51K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 11,475 (about USD 2.83K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 12,750 (about USD 3.14K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 14,025 (about USD 3.46K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 15,300 (about USD 3.77K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 16,575 (about USD 4.08K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 17,850 (about USD 4.4K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 19,125 (about USD 4.71K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 20,400 (about USD 5.03K) |
| Year 11 | MYR 21,675 (about USD 5.34K) |
Source: school website (ipoh.knewton.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Knewton Global Schools Ipoh (this school) | MYR 8,925 (about USD 2.2K) | MYR 21,675 (about USD 5.34K) |
| Seri Botani International School | MYR 4,900 (about USD 1.21K) | MYR 8,200 (about USD 2.02K) |
| Tenby School Ipoh | MYR 10,935 (about USD 2.69K) | MYR 55,899 (about USD 13.8K) |
| Westlake International School | MYR 9,750 (about USD 2.4K) | MYR 29,700 (about USD 7.32K) |
| EdQuest International School | MYR 13,600 (about USD 3.35K) | MYR 19,600 (about USD 4.83K) |
| Imperial International School | MYR 7,800 (about USD 1.92K) | MYR 22,500 (about USD 5.54K) |
Source: school website (ipoh.knewton.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 200
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 1,250
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 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Sport
- Languages
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Gym
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
- Dining
Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Handball
- Volleyball
Arts
- Art and craft
- Performing arts
- Photography
After-school activities
- Adventure Club
- Art & Craft Club
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Handball
- Indoor Games Clubs
- Performing Arts
- Math & Science Society
- Nature Club
- Photography Club
- Telematch
- Volleyball
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Additional learning support
Runs Individual Education Plans for selected learners and shares them with parents. There is no dedicated SEN unit, but staff receive training to support varied needs.
- Individual Education Plan (IEP)
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
House system
Students belong to one of four houses, earn house points through the year, and the winning house receives a trophy at year end.
- Sharks
- Cobras
- Lions
- Dragons
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The campus is led by a Campus Principal and a Head of International Secondary.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers the British National Curriculum for primary and secondary, and follows Cambridge International Programmes for the international school, preparing for IGCSE in Key Stage 4.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Special educational needs (SEN)
Inclusive policy aims to meet learning needs of students who can cope with mainstream classes. No SEN unit or specially trained SEN teachers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The campus has relocated to the Bonanza Educare central learning hub on Jalan Woodward.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Volunteering projects give students chances to contribute to local and global communities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Located in the Bonanza Educare hub, sharing a library, gymnasium, playground, dining area and wading pool with sister institutions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Gymnasium, playground, expansive field and a wading pool are available.
- Gymnasium
- Playground
- Field
- Wading pool
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Classrooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with a well-stocked library available.
- Library
- Air-conditioned classrooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include a Math & Science Society.
- Math & Science Society
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Drama, art, music and performing arts activities are offered.
- Performing Arts
- Art & Craft Club
- Photography Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs include adventure, nature and indoor games.
- Adventure Club
- Nature Club
- Indoor Games Clubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students can volunteer in local and global community projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership roles include Student Council, House Captains and Prefects.
- Student Council
- House Captains
- Prefects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Primary students learn Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin as foreign languages during school hours.
- Bahasa Malaysia
- Mandarin
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Process runs from an initial call and school tour through assessment and offer to acceptance and enrolment, with documents submitted with the application.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Admissions advises whether a place or waiting list exists for each year group, and parents can apply to join the waiting list.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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