Sri KDU International School Penang
- UK EYFS
- British
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 4.7K–13.6K
MYR 19.1K–55.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-05)
About
British-style international school in Penang offering Early Years to Sixth Form, combining the English National Curriculum with a values-based approach.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · British · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Term dates
- Term 1: August-December; Term 2: January-March; Term 3: April-June
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 |
|---|---|
| FS1 | MYR 19,090≈ USD 4.7K |
| FS2 | MYR 19,090≈ USD 4.7K |
| Y1 | MYR 30,050≈ USD 7.4K |
| Y2 | MYR 31,670≈ USD 7.8K |
| Y3 | MYR 33,880≈ USD 8.35K |
| Y4 | MYR 38,220≈ USD 9.42K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS1 | MYR 19,090 (about USD 4.7K) |
| FS2 | MYR 19,090 (about USD 4.7K) |
| Y1 | MYR 30,050 (about USD 7.4K) |
| Y2 | MYR 31,670 (about USD 7.8K) |
| Y3 | MYR 33,880 (about USD 8.35K) |
| Y4 | MYR 38,220 (about USD 9.42K) |
| Y5 | MYR 40,960 (about USD 10.1K) |
| Y6 | MYR 43,150 (about USD 10.6K) |
| Y7 | MYR 47,120 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Y8 | MYR 48,780 (about USD 12K) |
| Y9 | MYR 49,870 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Y10 | MYR 52,660 (about USD 13K) |
| Y11 | MYR 52,660 (about USD 13K) |
| Y12 | MYR 55,130 (about USD 13.6K) |
| Y13 | MYR 52,500 (about USD 12.9K) |
Source: school website (srikdu.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-05 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Sri KDU International School Penang (this school) | MYR 19,090 (about USD 4.7K) | MYR 55,130 (about USD 13.6K) |
| 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 (srikdu.edu.my) · checked 2026-11-05 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,500
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 10,000
- Deposit
- MYR 10,000
- EAL support
- MYR 27,500
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 2026-11-05)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Cat4
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% for 2nd child; 15% for 3rd and subsequent (tuition only, not combinable with other discounts)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · British curriculum · IGCSE · A Level
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
After-school activities
- Chess
- Fencing
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- COBIS, CIE
- Memberships
- fobisia
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Has a Board of Governors and an academic board; the school is presented as part of the XCL Education group.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Built on the English National Curriculum, running from Early Years to Sixth Form. The school says it also blends elements of the Malaysian curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers graded English language support, from targeted help to full-time intervention for students new to English.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Provides a counselling room and a health clinic on campus to support student wellbeing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States that child safety and wellbeing are the top priority, with all staff, governors and volunteers expected to share this commitment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes two football fields, a multi-purpose hall, two swimming pools, science labs, a dance studio and a black box theatre.
- Science labs
- Libraries
- Swimming pools
- Football fields
- Black box theatre
- Dance studio
- Music rooms
- ICT spaces
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Sports facilities include swimming pools, football pitches, basketball courts, a futsal court and a netball court.
- Swimming pools
- Football pitch
- Basketball courts
- Futsal court
- Netball court
- Indoor court
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Learning spaces include science labs, libraries, music rooms, a design technology workshop and ICT spaces, with interactive screens in classrooms.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Offers a range of enrichment activities including performing arts, culture, science and technology, from chess to fencing.
- Performing arts
- Chess
- Fencing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Runs MYLeader, a school-wide leadership pathway from Primary to Secondary built on ten core domains, with student-led opportunities.
- MYLeader
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Lists accreditations and affiliations with COBIS, FOBISIA, Cambridge Assessment (CAIE), Edexcel and AIMS.
- COBIS
- FOBISIA
- Cambridge Assessment (CAIE)
- Edexcel
- AIMS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
No. 2, Persiaran Mutiara 5, Pusat Komersial Bandar Tasek Mutiara, 14120 Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang
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