WhereNext Value Score · Penang
Best value international schools in Penang
Updated 2026-04-26 · 9 schools scored · 12 schools indexed
Schools scored
9
Median value
60/100
Top score
75/100
Median tuition
$7.9k
Curriculum mix
Schools ranked by Value Score (highest first)
| # | School | Tuition USD | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Christopher's International School | $3,191-$7,915 | 75/100 |
| 2 | Tenby Schools Penang | $3,304-$12,168 | 69/100 |
| 3 | Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary | $3,715-$13,666 | 65/100 |
| 4 | BXCL International School Penang | $4,021-$10,638 | 63/100 |
| 5 | Straits International School Penang | $4,094-$10,349 | 60/100 |
| 6 | Dalat International School | $4,766-$12,638 | 60/100 |
| 7 | Stonyhurst International School Penang | $3,511-$12,234 | 56/100 |
| 8 | The International School of Penang (Uplands) | $5,277-$15,064 | 51/100 |
| 9 | Pelita International School | $9,360-$33,810 | 45/100 |
How the Value Score works
The WhereNext Value Score starts at 50 (neutral) and adjusts across six dimensions: class size (−10 to +15), diversity (+0 to +10), accreditations (+0 to +10), learning support (+0 to +8), activities richness (+0 to +5), and a cost-tier adjustment that boosts cheaper schools and discounts premium-tier schools that don't justify their pricing through other dimensions.
Important: the Value Score is NOT a quality ranking. A school with strong educational outcomes can have a moderate Value Score if it sits in the premium tier; a smaller, cheaper school with good fundamentals can score higher on Value while still being a different fit for your family.
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