Knewton Global Schools, Miri

Kuala Baram Land District, Miri, Malaysia
  • 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)

Image from the school website · mir.knewton.edu.my

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

Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2025-2026

  • Curriculum

    UK EYFS · British · IGCSE

  • Ages

    Ages 3–17

  • Students

    630

  • Language

    English, Malay

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

  • Fee level

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.

GradePer year
Year 1MYR 24,870≈ USD 6.13K
Year 2MYR 24,870≈ USD 6.13K
Year 3MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K
Year 4MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K
Year 5MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K
Year 6MYR 28,980≈ USD 7.14K
Year 7MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K
Year 8MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K
Year 9MYR 37,215≈ USD 9.17K
Year 10MYR 40,590≈ USD 10K
Year 11MYR 40,590≈ USD 10K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2025-2026
Knewton Global Schools, Miri · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Year 1MYR 24,870 (about USD 6.13K)
Year 2MYR 24,870 (about USD 6.13K)
Year 3MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K)
Year 4MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K)
Year 5MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K)
Year 6MYR 28,980 (about USD 7.14K)
Year 7MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K)
Year 8MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K)
Year 9MYR 37,215 (about USD 9.17K)
Year 10MYR 40,590 (about USD 10K)
Year 11MYR 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
Knewton Global Schools, Miri · Per term
Year 18,290
Year 28,290
Year 39,660
Year 49,660
Year 59,660
Year 69,660
Year 712,405
Year 812,405
Year 912,405
Year 1013,530
Year 1113,530
MYR 13,530
GradePer term
Year 1MYR 8,290
Year 2MYR 8,290
Year 3MYR 9,660
Year 4MYR 9,660
Year 5MYR 9,660
Year 6MYR 9,660
Year 7MYR 12,405
Year 8MYR 12,405
Year 9MYR 12,405
Year 10MYR 13,530
Year 11MYR 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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Diving deeper

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

    Offers a baking and cooking activity.

    • Baking & Cooking

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • 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

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Updated 2026-11-06

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