St Christopher's International Primary School
- British
About
Primary-focused international school for children aged 3 to 11 in Penang, Malaysia, following the British education system.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 3–11
Students
580
Language
English
Type
International school
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Foundation / Nursery | MYR 5,000 |
| Reception | MYR 5,900 |
| Year 1 & 2 | MYR 7,100 |
| Year 3 & 4 | MYR 9,400 |
| Year 5 & 6 | MYR 11,000 |
| Year 7 & 8 | MYR 12,400 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 300
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 3,500
- Capital levy
- MYR 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Sibling discount
- 25% off tuition for each additional child when a family has more than 2 children in the school
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
- fobisia
More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Assessment during admission checks whether a child needs extra learning or language support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Run as a not-for-profit company with a Board of Governors that sets aims and policies and oversees the budget. Parents and community representatives also serve.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Year groups follow the British system. Years 3 to 6 take part in short residential trips within Malaysia that link to classroom learning.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Inspectors rated students' personal, social and emotional development as a school strength.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
The school runs OPAL outdoor playtimes to support play, creativity and resilience, according to the inspection report.
- OPAL outdoor play
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Social and hobbies
After-school activities run roughly 3pm to 4pm. Students from Year 1 can sign up, and they are optional.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
In June 2024 the school had its third voluntary inspection under the British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Families register interest, visit the school, submit an application and attend an assessment if needed before an offer.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
If no place is available, a child can be placed on a waiting list and contacted when a place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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