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Stonyhurst International School Penang

International School in Penang

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Stonyhurst International School Penang is a British-curriculum school in Penang, Malaysia. Annual tuition runs $3,511-$12,234; total annual cost reaches roughly $8,973 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 860 students from 30 nationalities.

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.
BritishAges 3 to 18English$3,511–$12,234/yr(RM16500-RM57498)
Est. all-in: $8,973/yr(+14%, modeled)Above average in PenangModerate admissions78% data coverage
Students

860

Nationalities

30 (Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, British, USA, Hong Kong, Russian, Australian, Taiwanese)

Class Size

Not published

Admissions

Rolling

Qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

british-curriculummid-range-costdiverse-community

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)

Special educational needs (SEN)Not published
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

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

  1. 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?
  2. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  3. 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.
  4. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  5. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Stonyhurst International School Penang
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$3,511–$12,234
Annual tuition (MYR)RM16500-RM57498
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$8,973(+14%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$10,473
Cost position in Penang67th percentile(above average)
Curriculum

British

Leaving qualifications

IGCSE and A-Levels

External examinations

Cambridge International Education IGCSE, A-levels

Additional languages

English as Additional Language – outside of school hours

Learning support

unknown

ESL / EAL support

Yes

School hours

8:00 am but pupils should be dropped off by 7:45am – 3:15 pm

School busNo
Lunch

Yes

Uniform requiredYes
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

Yes

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: mediumData completeness: 78%Sources: none yet — confirm with the 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-range
Median
$2,317$3,511–$12,234$15,064

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeDiversity
Stonyhurst International School Penang

Class size: Not published

Student Diversity

30nationalities860 students

Highly diverse

Common: Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, British, USA, Hong Kong, Russian, Australian, Taiwanese

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