Stonyhurst International School Penang
- UK EYFS
- IPC
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 4.07K–14.7K
MYR 16.5K–59.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Coeducational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18 from all religious denominations and secular belief systems. Founded as part of the Stonyhurst tradition, with Stonyhurst College, UK as its founding institution, and follows the Jesuit tradition.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · IPC · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Nursery – Year 13
- Nationalities
- 33
- Religion
- other
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- School day
- 07:50-15:20
- English support (EAL)
- 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 | MYR 16,500≈ USD 4.07K |
| Reception | MYR 20,250≈ USD 4.99K |
| 1 | MYR 29,250≈ USD 7.21K |
| 2 | MYR 29,250≈ USD 7.21K |
| 3 | MYR 36,450≈ USD 8.98K |
| 4 | MYR 36,450≈ USD 8.98K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | MYR 16,500 (about USD 4.07K) |
| Reception | MYR 20,250 (about USD 4.99K) |
| 1 | MYR 29,250 (about USD 7.21K) |
| 2 | MYR 29,250 (about USD 7.21K) |
| 3 | MYR 36,450 (about USD 8.98K) |
| 4 | MYR 36,450 (about USD 8.98K) |
| 5 | MYR 43,650 (about USD 10.8K) |
| 6 | MYR 43,650 (about USD 10.8K) |
| 7 | MYR 56,400 (about USD 13.9K) |
| 8 | MYR 56,400 (about USD 13.9K) |
| 9 | MYR 56,400 (about USD 13.9K) |
| 10 | MYR 59,700 (about USD 14.7K) |
| 11 | MYR 59,700 (about USD 14.7K) |
| 12 | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
| 13 | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
Source: school website (stonyhurstpenang.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Stonyhurst International School Penang (this school) | MYR 16,500 (about USD 4.07K) | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
| Dalat International School | MYR 22,000 (about USD 5.42K) | MYR 59,000 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Ideas International Secondary School Penang | MYR 15,600 (about USD 3.84K) | MYR 16,800 (about USD 4.14K) |
| Assumption International Secondary School | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) | MYR 15,000 (about USD 3.7K) |
| The International School of Penang (Uplands) | MYR 13,000 (about USD 3.2K) | MYR 37,200 (about USD 9.16K) |
Source: school website (stonyhurstpenang.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 1,000
- Deposit
- MYR 6,500
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 2026-10-28)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedEYFS · IPC · 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.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
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
- Languages
- Service
- Sport
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Library
- Theatre
- Sports field
Sports
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Netball
- Pickleball
- Volleyball
- Multisports
- Yoga & Mindfulness
Arts
- Art
- Creative Design
- Stop Motion
- Media & Yearbook
- Origami
- Strings
- Choir
- Drama
- Orchestra
- Pop/Rock Band
- Music Productions
After-school activities
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Football
- Netball
- Pickleball
- Volleyball
- Yoga & Mindfulness
- Art
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Drama
- Mandarin
- Debate & Public Speaking
- STEM
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- Accreditations
- BSO
- Memberships
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More details
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The essentials
Country affiliation
Founded with Stonyhurst College in the UK as founding institution, following the Jesuit tradition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Lessons start at 08:00 and the formal day ends at 15:20, followed by optional co-curricular activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Food options
Provides three main meals and snacks daily, with a monthly menu published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Pupils belong to one of four Lines (Campion, St Omers, Shireburn, Weld) for tutor groups and competition.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
An unpaid volunteer Board of Governors sets the school's strategy and direction and oversees its development.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers IPC in the junior school, IGCSE in Years 10 to 11 and Cambridge A Level in the Higher Line sixth form.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Supports emotional growth through Examen reflection practices and the Sympatheia pastoral programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers EAL/ESL as a co-curricular activity and English as a second language at IGCSE level.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Pupil happiness and wellbeing are a stated priority, with counselling and advisory services available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
States a commitment to child protection and welfare, expected of all staff, volunteers and visitors.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Line names draw on the Jesuit tradition and the history of Stonyhurst College.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities include 48 classrooms, 9 science labs, libraries, a 500-seat auditorium and a swimming pool.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has a 25m 8-lane pool, a learners' pool, an astroturf field and playgrounds.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Purpose-built spaces include science labs, ICT rooms, art studios, music rooms and two libraries.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Includes a 500-seat auditorium, drama rooms, a dance studio, an art gallery, a dining hall and a prayer room.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
Offers academic clubs such as STEM, coding, mathematics, science, chess and study support.
- STEM
- Coding
- Mathematics
- Science
- Business & Economics
- Classics
- Chess & Board Games
- Study Support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts options include art, strings, choir, orchestra, drama, media and origami.
- Art
- Creative Design
- Stop Motion
- Media & Yearbook
- Origami
- Strings
- Choir
- Drama
- Orchestra
- Pop/Rock Band
- Music Productions
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Language and communication activities include Mandarin, Spanish, reading, writing and debate.
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Reading
- Writing
- Debate & Public Speaking
- EAL/ESL
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Service options include service learning, Interact, eco committees and Model United Nations.
- Service Learning
- Interact
- Eco Committees
- Model United Nations & Community Engagement
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Teaches French, Mandarin, Bahasa, Malay and Spanish, with Chinese options at IGCSE.
- French
- Mandarin
- Bahasa
- Malay
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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