Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary
International School in Penang
Quick answer
Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $3,715–$13,666/year is in line with Penang averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $3,715–$13,666/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Penang international school · 920 students total.
- 25 nationalities top: Malaysian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8.00am.
920
25 (Malaysian)
20 avg
Available
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary
Truth, Wisdom, Integrity underpinned by Kindness Connections and relationships Courage, aspiration, resilience and effort
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,715 – $13,666 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM17460-RM64230 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,191(+17%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $11,691 |
| Cost position in Penang | 67th percentile(above average) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE and IAL
School Fees : https://www.powiis.edu.my/balik-pulau/student-achievement/
Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Spanish
English as an additional language support Additional educational needs teacher and support Some students are supported by a parent-funded support teacher
Yes, to a certain degree ( we have SEN support in Secondary school)
Yes, EAL classes are provided from Year 2 onwards
8.00am – 3.00pm If attending the extra curricular activities, the school day finishes at 4.00pm
Yes. Parents deliver food for their children or have a choice of 6 food companies for food delivery in the Primary and Middle School. There is a canteen with a kitchen in the Secondary School
We are a no nut school
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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