Tenby Schools Penang
- British
- IGCSE
- IPC
Per yearabout USD 4K–22.3K
MYR 16.2K–90.6K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Tenby Schools Penang runs a British-based international track and a Malaysian national track, from early years to age 17, with a STEAM specialism, on a campus in Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by International Schools Partnership (ISP). See all 121 schools of International Schools Partnership (ISP)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027
Curriculum
British · IGCSE · IPC
Ages
Ages 3–17
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- School day
- 08:00-14:30
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery (ages 3-4) | MYR 16,239≈ USD 4K |
| Reception (ages 4-5) | MYR 17,400≈ USD 4.29K |
| Year 1 | MYR 22,881≈ USD 5.64K |
| Year 2 | MYR 25,842≈ USD 6.37K |
| Year 3 | MYR 31,440≈ USD 7.75K |
| Year 4 | MYR 34,263≈ USD 8.44K |
| Year 5 | MYR 39,447≈ USD 9.72K |
| Year 6 | MYR 41,322≈ USD 10.2K |
| Year 7 | MYR 46,917≈ USD 11.6K |
| Year 8 | MYR 51,369≈ USD 12.7K |
| Year 9 | MYR 54,384≈ USD 13.4K |
| Year 10 | MYR 58,962≈ USD 14.5K |
| Year 11 (billed for 2 terms as exams beg | MYR 90,561≈ USD 22.3K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (ages 3-4) | MYR 16,239 (about USD 4K) |
| Reception (ages 4-5) | MYR 17,400 (about USD 4.29K) |
| Year 1 | MYR 22,881 (about USD 5.64K) |
| Year 2 | MYR 25,842 (about USD 6.37K) |
| Year 3 | MYR 31,440 (about USD 7.75K) |
| Year 4 | MYR 34,263 (about USD 8.44K) |
| Year 5 | MYR 39,447 (about USD 9.72K) |
| Year 6 | MYR 41,322 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Year 7 | MYR 46,917 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Year 8 | MYR 51,369 (about USD 12.7K) |
| Year 9 | MYR 54,384 (about USD 13.4K) |
| Year 10 | MYR 58,962 (about USD 14.5K) |
| Year 11 (billed for 2 terms as exams beg | MYR 90,561 (about USD 22.3K) |
Source: school website (tenby.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenby Schools Penang (this school) | MYR 16,239 (about USD 4K) | MYR 90,561 (about USD 22.3K) |
| 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) |
| Stonyhurst International School Penang | MYR 16,500 (about USD 4.07K) | MYR 59,850 (about USD 14.7K) |
Source: school website (tenby.edu.my) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Nursery (ages 3-4) → Year 11 (billed for 2 terms as exams beg
| Tenby Schools Penang · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Nursery (ages 3-4) | 5,413 |
| Reception (ages 4-5) | 5,800 |
| Year 1 | 7,627 |
| Year 2 | 8,614 |
| Year 3 | 10,480 |
| Year 4 | 11,421 |
| Year 5 | 13,149 |
| Year 6 | 13,774 |
| Year 7 | 15,639 |
| Year 8 | 17,123 |
| Year 9 | 18,128 |
| Year 10 | 19,654 |
| Year 11 (billed for 2 terms as exams beg | 30,187 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Nursery (ages 3-4) | MYR 5,413 |
| Reception (ages 4-5) | MYR 5,800 |
| Year 1 | MYR 7,627 |
| Year 2 | MYR 8,614 |
| Year 3 | MYR 10,480 |
| Year 4 | MYR 11,421 |
| Year 5 | MYR 13,149 |
| Year 6 | MYR 13,774 |
| Year 7 | MYR 15,639 |
| Year 8 | MYR 17,123 |
| Year 9 | MYR 18,128 |
| Year 10 | MYR 19,654 |
| Year 11 (billed for 2 terms as exams beg | MYR 30,187 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- MYR 2,000
- Enrolment fee
- MYR 7,000
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 (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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.
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese, Malay
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Device policy
- iPad programme
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
- Library
- Makerspace
- Theatre
Sports
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Visual art
- Ballet
After-school activities
- VEX Robotics
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Ballet
- Climbing
- Model United Nations
- Tenby Tigers sports
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Country affiliation
Runs the Malaysian national curriculum, with Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (national history) as core subjects.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
International primary days run about 08:00 to 14:30; national secondary lessons run 08:00 to 15:00 on most days.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
The canteen offers Asian and Western options with pre-ordering and cashless payment, or students can bring packed lunches.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Part of the International Schools Partnership network and described as a private national school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Offers an international track using the English National Curriculum, IPC and IGCSE, alongside a Malaysian national track following KSSR and KSSM.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Reports 2026 IGCSE results of 42% A*/A and 88% A*-C, and 2024 SPM results of 74% A*-C with a 100% pass rate.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
PSHE lessons cover emotional management, relationships and social skills, with a life competencies framework built into the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
A dedicated English Language Centre fast-tracks students with different English levels into the full curriculum while honouring home languages.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
PSHE lessons address mental and physical wellbeing as part of the primary programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Supervised single-entry points, CCTV, an interaction tracking system and safer recruitment checks support student safety.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Community
A weekly celebration recognises students' cultures and achievements, and parents receive daily updates through Class Dojo.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
A 10-acre campus with a new STEAM Engine building, plus a swimming pool, sports courts, and specialist studios.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Swimming pool, regulation football field, basketball court and multi-purpose hall for sport and assemblies.
- Swimming pool
- Football field
- Basketball court
- Multi-purpose hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Science laboratories, a design and technology suite, computer science lab, XR lab, robotics zone and music rooms.
- Science laboratories
- Design & technology suite
- Computer science lab
- XR lab
- Robotics and coding zone
- Music rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Makerspace, library, drama rooms, recording studio and a black box theatre.
- Makerspace
- Library
- Drama rooms
- Recording studio
- Black box theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include VEX robotics competitions and Model United Nations.
- VEX Robotics
- Model United Nations
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include music, drama, art and ballet.
- Music
- Drama
- Art
- Ballet
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Leadership opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh, with over 75 co-curricular activities offered.
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Leadership opportunities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Students learn English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia, and national-track students can earn HSK Mandarin certification.
- English
- Mandarin
- Bahasa Malaysia
- HSK certification
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Early Years lessons are trilingual in English, Mandarin and Malay, and national primary maths and science are taught in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications are accepted year-round subject to places, through seven steps from enquiry to securing a place, with multilingual support.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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