Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary
International School in Penang
Quick answer
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
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,715–$13,666 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM17460-RM64230 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,191(+17%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,691 |
| Cost position in Penang | 78th percentile(premium tier) |
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
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Malaysian
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