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School comparison · Penang
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Penang
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Both schools offer British.
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Lighthouse Academy | The International School of Penang (Uplands) |
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| Curriculum | British, American | IB, British |
| Qualifications | IGCSE and US Diploma | IGCSE and IB Diploma |
| Ages served | Ages 6 to 18 | Ages 4 to 18 |
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| Language of instruction | English | English |
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| True annual cost? | — | $11,671 |
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| Hidden fee %? | — | +15% |
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| First-year cost? | — | $13,171 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | — | 51/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | — | 89th |
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| Students | — | 640 |
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| Nationalities | — | 39 |
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| Avg class size | — | 24 |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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| Founded | — | 1955 |
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| Accreditations | — | IBO, CIS, FOBISIA, CIE |
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