
Knewton Global Schools, Miri
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 6.13K–10K
MYR 24.9K–40.6K · 2025-2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-01)
About
Knewton Global Schools Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia, runs a British international school and a Malaysian private national school on one campus, serving about 630 students aged 3 to 17.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–17
Students
630
Language
English, Malay
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
Lower fees
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Memberships
- COIS
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-2026 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 24,870≈ USD 6.13K |
| Year 2 | MYR 24,870≈ USD 6.13K |
| Year 3 | MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K |
| Year 4 | MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K |
| Year 5 | MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K |
| Year 6 | MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K |
| Year 7 | MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K |
| Year 8 | MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K |
| Year 9 | MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K |
| Year 10 | MYR 40,590≈ USD 10K |
| Year 11 | MYR 40,590≈ USD 10K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 24,870 (about USD 6.13K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 24,870 (about USD 6.13K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 40,590 (about USD 10K) |
| Year 11 | MYR 40,590 (about USD 10K) |
Source: school website (mir.knewton.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-01 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Year 1 → Year 11
| Knewton Global Schools, Miri · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8,290 |
| Year 2 | 8,290 |
| Year 3 | 9,660 |
| Year 4 | 9,660 |
| Year 5 | 9,660 |
| Year 6 | 9,660 |
| Year 7 | 12,405 |
| Year 8 | 12,405 |
| Year 9 | 12,405 |
| Year 10 | 13,530 |
| Year 11 | 13,530 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | MYR 8,290 |
| Year 2 | MYR 8,290 |
| Year 3 | MYR 9,660 |
| Year 4 | MYR 9,660 |
| Year 5 | MYR 9,660 |
| Year 6 | MYR 9,660 |
| Year 7 | MYR 12,405 |
| Year 8 | MYR 12,405 |
| Year 9 | MYR 12,405 |
| Year 10 | MYR 13,530 |
| Year 11 | MYR 13,530 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 3,500
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 2026-11-01)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Theatre
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Netball
- Tennis
- Football
Arts
- Art club
- Drawing techniques
- Drama
- Music
After-school activities
- Agama
- Art Club
- Karate
- Baking & Cooking
- Boys & Girls Scouts
- Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia
- Chinese
- Culture Club
- Drawing Techniques
- Eco Awareness Club
- Engineering for Kids
- Fitness Core reactor
- Football for Kids
- Fun Phonics
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Source: Read from the school's website
House system
Students belong to one of four houses (Sharks, Cobras, Lions, Dragons) and compete for house points and an annual trophy.
- Sharks
- Cobras
- Lions
- Dragons
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A campus principal leads the school, with a management team covering the International and Private National Schools.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Runs a British international course and the Malaysian national curriculum, following EYFS, the English National Curriculum, KSSR and KSSM.
- EYFS
- English National Curriculum
- KSSR
- KSSM
- IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Safeguarding
Commits to child welfare; applicants undergo child protection screening and reference checks with past employers.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The campus began as Piasau Primary School, became Tenby Schools Miri in 2011, and was renamed Knewton Global Schools in 2020.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Encourages community participation through the Student Council and local and global volunteering projects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Fully enclosed campus with 24/7 security and a single entrance. Buildings are linked by pedestrian walkways.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a 25m swimming pool, basketball, netball and tennis courts, and a full-size football field.
- 25m swimming pool
- basketball courts
- netball courts
- tennis courts
- football field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has science laboratories, an ICT suite, a design and technology room, a library, music practice rooms and a drama studio.
- Science laboratories
- ICT suite
- Design and technology room
- Library
- Music practice rooms
- Drama studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Includes an auditorium, a student cafeteria and a school shop.
- Auditorium
- Student cafeteria
- School shop
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Learning-focused activities include Engineering for Kids, Eco Awareness Club and Fun Phonics.
- Engineering for Kids
- Eco Awareness Club
- Fun Phonics
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include an Art Club and drawing techniques classes.
- Art Club
- Drawing Techniques
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural and language activities include Chinese, Culture Club and Agama.
- Chinese
- Culture Club
- Agama
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Community and service
Service activities include Boys & Girls Scouts, Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and volunteering projects.
- Boys & Girls Scouts
- Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership roles include the Student Council, House Captains and Prefects.
- Student Council
- House Captains
- Prefects
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Physical activities include Karate, Fitness (Core reactor) and Football for Kids.
- Karate
- Fitness Core reactor
- Football for Kids
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Gives graduation awards plus annual subject achievement awards in academics, sport, arts and leadership.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Steps run from an admissions call and school tour to application, documents and assessment, offer, then acceptance and enrolment. Application fees are paid on assessment day and are non-refundable.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If there is a waiting list, families can submit an application to have the child added to it.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Lot 10700, Block 5, Jalan Desa Senadin, Kuala Baram Land District, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Updated 2026-11-06
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