International Schools in PenangCost, Quality & Market Intelligence — 2026 Data
Based on 12 schools · 9 with published fee data · Updated April 2026
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$8,973
per year
+19%
above published tuition
60/100
Penang, Malaysia has 12 international schools. The median true annual cost (including hidden fees) is $8,973. Published tuition typically understates the real cost by 19%. Admissions are mostly open (rolling). The most common curricula are British, American, IB.
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Key facts
- 12 international schools 9 with verified published fees · WhereNext-curated DB.
- Median true cost: $8,973/yr tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, activities).
- Hidden-fee markup: +19% published tuition typically understates real annual cost by this amount.
- Top curricula British (11) · American (2) · IB (2).
- Admissions mix 8 open · 2 moderate · 2 competitive · 0 highly selective.
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Curriculum Breakdown
Admissions Difficulty
8
Open / Rolling
2
Moderate
2
Competitive
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Data source: WhereNext International School Database. 12 schools in Penang, 9 with published fee data. Last updated April 2026.
True cost: Published tuition + estimated hidden fees (registration, transport, uniform, exams, activities) based on city-specific norms.
Value score: 0-100 composite measuring class size, diversity, accreditations, and learning support relative to cost percentile.
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