St Christopher's International School
International School in Penang
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Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at St Christopher's International School.
- Tuition: $3,191–$7,915/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 25 Penang international school · 620 students total.
- 36 nationalities top: Indian, Australian, Malaysian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 13 school day starts at 8:00.
- Accreditations: FOBISIA listed accreditations.
620
36 (Indian, Australian, Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, British, Japan, German, Austria, Polish, Swiss)
25 avg
Rolling
1963
FOBISIA
About St Christopher's International School
St Christopher’s International School, established in 1963, is a fully International Primary School that delivers a broad, balanced Curriculum, adapted to meet the needs of the school’s international community.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,191–$7,915 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM15000-RM37200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,053(+27%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,553 |
| Cost position in Penang | 22th percentile(budget-friendly) |
British
English-level understanding assessments for students whose main language is not English for admissions purposes. GL assessments for Maths and English when enrolled in school.
Mandarin, German and Malay
The Learning Support Teachers provide assistance to children in all phases during the normal school hours. Support is provided either in the LS classroom in a small focus group, or within the mainstream classroom. All children included in the programme have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) which is agreed as a result of consultation with teachers and parents. The IEP contains Educational Targets which are assessed termly at a review meeting.
SCIPS has a Learning Support Programme to help children with their specific learning needs.
English as an Additional Language
8:00 – 14:45
For breaktime, children are asked to bring a healthy snack that can be consumed without adult assistance (although help is provided for the younger children). For lunch, the children should bring a packed lunch to school or have their lunch delivered to school by 12.30pm.
Orders for lunch are made directly with our outsourced lunch providers by the student's parents.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Indian, Australian, Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, British, Japan, German, Austria, Polish, Swiss
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