St Christopher's International School
International School in Penang
Quick answer
St Christopher's International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a 63-year track record in Penang. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. At $3,191–$7,915/year, it sits below the Penang average — offering strong value. The student body draws from 36 nationalities.
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 verified.
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,191 – $7,915 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM15000-RM37200 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $7,053(+27%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $8,553 |
| Cost position in Penang | 11th 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.
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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
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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