Fairview International School Penang
International School in Penang
Quick answer
Fairview International School Penang offers a multi-track IB and British programme, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. The student body draws from 20 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British taught at Fairview International School Penang.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 25) Penang international school · 250 students total.
- 20 nationalities top: Malaysian.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 16 school day starts at 7.20am (Primary and Middle Years Students) or 8am (Early Years students).
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
250
20 (Malaysian)
15 avg / 25 max
Available
1978
IBO
About Fairview International School Penang
Fairview Penang is part of the Fairview International School's network. Dedicated to providing premier yet affordable education, Fairview International School was established in 1978 for parents seeking a more enriching and comprehensive form of learning. From its humble beginnings and only a handful of students, Fairview International School is now home to over 3,000 students in four IB World Schools across Malaysia, representing over 55 different nations. Fairview has inspired the minds of thousands of students over the years; students who not only achieve outstanding academic results but are nurtured socially, emotionally and physically. Our students leave the halls of Fairview as internationally minded global citizens, equipped with essential skills for the many challenges of the 21st century. Fairview Penang is the third campus and well-known for its closed knitted school community.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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?
IB, British
IB MYP eAssessment
English, Mandarin
unknown
No but we do a lot of differentiation learning in our classes.
Yes
7.20am (Primary and Middle Years Students) or 8am (Early Years students) – 1.20pm or 3.30pm (depending on student's grade level and timetable)
Yes. Food is available for purchase at the school canteen.
We serve halal food in the school canteen. Sometimes, we serve vegetarian food.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysian
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