Straits International School Penang

• Curriculum

  UK EYFS · British · IGCSE

• Ages

  Ages 3–16

• Language

  English

• Type

  International school

• Fee level

  Mid fees

2026-2027 school year

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 2026-10-29)

Entry process

Eal test, Numeracy, Interview

Sibling discount

7% on tuition for second child; 10% for third and each subsequent child

English support (EAL)

Intensive support

Mother-tongue programmes

Chinese, Malay

Nurse on site

Yes

School bus

Yes

• Additional learning support

  Offers intensive English lessons, EAL support from specialist teachers and personalised guidance, especially in kindergarten.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Country affiliation

  Follows the National Curriculum of England with Cambridge subjects and is part of the International Schools Partnership network.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• School day structure

  School runs 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and finishes at 2:30pm on Fridays; After School Club runs until 5pm.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Bus service

  Private operators provide door-to-door transport designed around each family's location, across Penang Island and selected mainland areas.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Uniform

  Pupils are required to wear school uniform; details are available on the website or from admissions.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Food options

  The on-campus canteen offers nutritious, balanced meals.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Governance and ownership

  The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) network.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Curriculum

  Combines the National Curriculum of England with Cambridge English, Mathematics and Science; kindergarten follows EYFS and students prepare for IGCSEs.

  • National Curriculum for England
  • Cambridge English
  • Cambridge Mathematics
  • Cambridge Science
  • EYFS
  • IGCSE

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Exam results

  The school states a 100% pass rate in IGCSEs.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Social and emotional learning (SEL)

  Builds interpersonal skills and self-leadership through a life competencies framework developed with Cambridge and Camtree.

  • Life competencies framework

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• English as an additional language (EAL)

  Provides intensive English lessons and EAL support for students who need extra help in English.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Safeguarding

  Has a Designated Safeguarding Lead, 24-hour on-site security, CCTV across the campus and key-card access control.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Community

  Emphasises a multicultural community and parent engagement through a parent café and community service activities.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Facilities overview

  Campus includes classrooms, science and technology labs, music, art and drama studios, a library, sports facilities and a canteen.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Sports facilities

  Has a swimming pool, futsal pitch and pickleball court.

  • Swimming pool
  • Futsal pitch
  • Pickleball court

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic facilities

  Has science laboratories, a STEM lab, a large technology suite, a library and instrumental rooms.

  • Science laboratories
  • STEM Lab
  • Technology suite
  • Library
  • Instrumental rooms

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Extra-curricular facilities

  Includes a multi-purpose hall, canteen, parent café, uniform shop and kindergarten play area.

  • Multi-purpose hall
  • Canteen
  • Parent café
  • Drama studio
  • Kindergarten play area

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Academic and intellectual

  Academic activities include ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters and ISP Model United Nations.

  • ISP Scientists
  • ISP Chess Masters
  • ISP Model United Nations

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Arts and creative

  Arts programmes include ISP Artists and ISP Filmmakers.

  • ISP Artists
  • ISP Filmmakers

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Cultural and language

  Cultural exchange activities include ISP Cultural Exchange and ISP Virtual Exchange.

  • ISP Cultural Exchange
  • ISP Virtual Exchange

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Community and service

  Service activities include ISP Changemakers and volunteering, plus community service during Challenge Week.

  • ISP Changemakers
  • Volunteering

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• Language provision

  English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin are core to the curriculum, with Mandarin taught fully in Mandarin from Key Stage 2.

  • English
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Mandarin

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Immersion programmes

  Offers immersive exchange experiences, including travelling and learning with ISP students from other countries.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

• Admissions

  Admissions are guided step by step; assessments may include language tests, numeracy checks and an interview.

  School website · Checked 2026-11-06

11900 Bayan Lepas Penang, MY