Tenby Schools Penang
International School in Penang
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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 listed accreditations.
750
30 (Malaysian, Korean, Chinese from China, Japanese and Hong Kong.)
20 avg / 25 max
Rolling
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.
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.
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $3,304–$12,168 |
| Annual tuition (MYR) | RM15528-RM57189 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $9,236(+19%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $10,736 |
| Cost position in Penang | 56th percentile(above average) |
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.
unknown
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.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
At a Glance
Fee Position in Penang
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Malaysian, Korean, Chinese from China, Japanese and Hong Kong.
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