Tenby Schools Penang
International School in Penang
Quick answer
Tenby Schools Penang follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to budget-conscious families. Tuition of $3,304–$12,168/year is in line with Penang averages. The student body draws from 30 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Tenby Schools Penang.
- Tuition: $3,304–$12,168/yr published in MYR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Penang international school · 750 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Malaysian, Korean, Chinese from China.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 16 school day starts at 7.55am.
- Accreditations: CIE verified.
750
30 (Malaysian, Korean, Chinese from China, Japanese and Hong Kong.)
20 avg / 25 max
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CIE
About Tenby Schools Penang
Learning is about getting better - academically, socially, emotionally and more. Amazing learning happens when student surprise themselves by getting better to a level beyond that which they thought possible.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $3,304 – $12,168 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM15528-RM57189 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $9,236(+19%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $10,736 |
| Cost position in Penang | 44th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE in Tenby International School. For Sri Tenby School are UPSR, PT3 and SPM.
Please contact Admissions for the most recent public examination results.
We do offer two types of English Support Lessons - Intensive English Support and English as Additional Language depends on what their level of English is. The school shall assess the verbal and written English upon entrance assessment. Students who require Intensive English Support will spend most of their time in improving English while at the same time, attending other subjects such as Physical Education, Music, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia...etc. Students who required English as Additional Language will attend some additional English lessons, about 2-3 hours a week to strengthen English. The requirements of these supports to be reviewed on a termly basis.
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We do have SEN teacher who can cope with special learning needs. However, this depends on the severity and shall be assessed upon entrance assessment.
Yes.
7.55am – Depends on which year group it is. From 1pm to 5.20pm after finishing co-curricular activities.
Yes. Breakfast and lunch at our Canteen.
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Fee Position in Penang
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Malaysian, Korean, Chinese from China, Japanese and Hong Kong.
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