Dalat International School
International School in Penang
Quick answer
Dalat International School provides an American curriculum with AP course options. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $4,766–$12,638/year is in line with Penang averages. Graduates leave with ACT.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American leaving qualifications include ACT.
- Tuition: $4,766–$12,638/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 22) Penang international school · 720 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: USA.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: WASC verified.
720
25 (USA)
20 avg / 22 max
Available
WASC
ACT
About Dalat International School
A vibrant, energetic, multicultural environment, Dalat International School offers a challenging college-preparatory, American education curriculum. With high standards, rich traditions, and highly-qualified staff, Dalat serves missionary families, international expatriate families, and local students from every background.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,766 – $12,638 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM22400-RM59400 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,802(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,302 |
| Cost position in Penang | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
American
ACT
SAT, ACT
Bahasa Malayu, Mandarin, Spanish
A range of services, icluding educational and behavioral assessments, classroom observations, individual education plans, individual or small group instruction, class-based support, and homework assistance. Consultative advice and support to classroom teachers and parents is also available.
The Special Services program provides educational assistance to students with mild to moderate learning needs. The goal of the program is to provide supports and consultative services in grades K-12 to help students develop independence in their classrooms and achieve success in their learning.
English as a Second Language Program
A cafeteria provides students with a healthy lunch each school day available for purchase.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: USA
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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