Pelita International School
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 2.54K–9.16K
MYR 10.3K–37.2K · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Pelita International School in Penang, Malaysia, aims for holistic education that combines practical, physical learning with academic study. It serves children from preschool to Year 11.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE
Ages
Ages 4–17
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Year 11
- Entry process
- Interview, Written test, Literacy numeracy
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | MYR 10,320≈ USD 2.54K |
| Reception | MYR 14,400≈ USD 3.55K |
| Year 1 | MYR 17,040≈ USD 4.2K |
| Year 2 | MYR 17,040≈ USD 4.2K |
| Year 3 | MYR 21,390≈ USD 5.27K |
| Year 4 | MYR 21,390≈ USD 5.27K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | MYR 10,320 (about USD 2.54K) |
| Reception | MYR 14,400 (about USD 3.55K) |
| Year 1 | MYR 17,040 (about USD 4.2K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 17,040 (about USD 4.2K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 21,390 (about USD 5.27K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 21,390 (about USD 5.27K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 23,370 (about USD 5.76K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 23,370 (about USD 5.76K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 27,720 (about USD 6.83K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 30,000 (about USD 7.39K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 33,000 (about USD 8.13K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 34,155 (about USD 8.41K) |
| Year 11 | MYR 37,200 (about USD 9.16K) |
Source: school website (pelitaschool.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Pelita International School (this school) | MYR 10,320 (about USD 2.54K) | MYR 37,200 (about USD 9.16K) |
| Dalat International 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) |
Source: school website (pelitaschool.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE
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
Campus and school life
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Sports
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Academics
Curriculum
The school runs a Cambridge programme, with students sitting IGCSE exams.
- Cambridge programme
- IGCSE
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
New English learners are strongly advised to take one term of English as a Second Language before joining the Cambridge programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
The school holds cultural celebrations such as Mid-Autumn Festival and Malaysia Day.
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Malaysia Day celebrations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school held an Awards Night where students from each year showed their achievements and talents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission runs in three stages: application, a virtual interview and written assessment, then an offer letter valid for six months.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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