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Summer Camp 2026 in Penang
Prince of Wales Island International School- Country
- Penang
- Ages 4–12
- Day camp
- English · Sports
MYR 1.59K (about USD 392) (as of 2026)
ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
Prince of Wales Island International School
Tanjung Bungah; Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 4.3K–15.8K
MYR 17.5K–64.2K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
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About
Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) offers a British-style curriculum for students aged 3 to 19 across two campuses in Penang: Tanjung Bungah (ages 3-13) and Balik Pulau (ages 11-19, with boarding).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 3–19
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Term dates
- 2026/2027 academic and boarding term dates published as documents
- Boarding
- Yes
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursery (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 17,460≈ USD 4.3K |
| Reception (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 22,380≈ USD 5.51K |
| Year 1 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 26,220≈ USD 6.46K |
| Year 2 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 26,220≈ USD 6.46K |
| Year 3 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 32,760≈ USD 8.07K |
| Year 4 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 32,760≈ USD 8.07K |
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 17,460 (about USD 4.3K) |
| Reception (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 22,380 (about USD 5.51K) |
| Year 1 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 26,220 (about USD 6.46K) |
| Year 2 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 26,220 (about USD 6.46K) |
| Year 3 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 32,760 (about USD 8.07K) |
| Year 4 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 32,760 (about USD 8.07K) |
| Year 5 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 38,760 (about USD 9.55K) |
| Year 6 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 38,760 (about USD 9.55K) |
| Year 7 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 49,500 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 8 (Tanjung Bungah) | MYR 49,500 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Year 7 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 56,370 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 8 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 56,370 (about USD 13.9K) |
| Year 9 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 58,890 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Year 10 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 60,300 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Year 11 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 60,300 (about USD 14.9K) |
| Year 12 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 64,230 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Year 13 (Balik Pulau) | MYR 64,230 (about USD 15.8K) |
Source: school website (powiis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Island International School (this school) | MYR 17,460 (about USD 4.3K) | MYR 64,230 (about USD 15.8K) |
| Dalat International School | MYR 22,000 (about USD 5.42K) | MYR 59,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | MYR 16,500 (about USD 4.07K) | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Ideas International Secondary School Penang | MYR 15,600 (about USD 3.84K) | MYR 16,800 (about USD 4.14K) |
Source: school website (powiis.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,000
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 5,000
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 (2026-11-09). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Cat4, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
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Strengths
- Academics
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Boarding
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, COBIS
- Memberships
- fobisia
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
The Balik Pulau campus has boarding facilities for students aged 11 to 19.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is established and operated by MTT Learning Academy Sdn Bhd, with a Board of Governors setting strategy and policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Runs a British-style curriculum for ages 3 to 19. Secondary students study IGCSE and A Level.
- IGCSE
- A Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
States that safeguarding is paramount, and CIS accreditation includes a safeguarding and child protection review.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Emphasises parent involvement through events such as International Day and Summer Fair, a parent supporters club, and local business partnerships.
- International Day
- Summer Fair
- POWIIS Supporters Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Community and service
Students can take part in service and youth programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Leo Club and Model United Nations.
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- Leo Club
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Holds full CIS and COBIS international accreditation, is a FOBISIA member, and is an approved Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel exam centre.
- CIS
- COBIS
- FOBISIA
- AIMS
- Pearson Edexcel
- Cambridge
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission uses age-based assessments such as CAT4 and principal interviews, designed to need no special preparation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Existing and new students can apply for scholarships at any time of year, with separate application forms per campus.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Balik Pulau: 1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Tanjung Bungah: 88 Jalan Loh Poh Heng, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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