Stonyhurst International School Penang
International School in Penang
Quick answer
Stonyhurst International School Penang follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $3,511–$12,234/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: $3,511–$12,234/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- 30 nationalities top: Malaysian, Chinese, Korean.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am but pupils should be dropped off by 7:45am.
860
30 (Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, British, USA, Hong Kong, Russian, Australian, Taiwanese)
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Stonyhurst International School Penang
Stonyhurst International School Penang is a modern coeducational day school founded on the 430-year legacy of Stonyhurst College in the UK. Guided by modern Ignatian pedagogy, we nurture intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, and social responsibility in our pupils through "cura personalis", a philosophy which focuses on the care for and development of the whole person.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,511 – $12,234 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM16500-RM57498 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $8,973(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,473 |
| Cost position in Penang | 56th percentile(above average) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Cambridge International Education IGCSE, A-levels
English as Additional Language – outside of school hours
unknown
Yes
8:00 am but pupils should be dropped off by 7:45am – 3:15 pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, British, USA, Hong Kong, Russian, Australian, Taiwanese
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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