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British Curriculum International Schools in Penang, Malaysia

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About international schools in Penang, Malaysia

British curriculum schools on Penang island offer the Cambridge pathway in a more intimate, community-oriented setting than KL. Schools like Dalat International and Prince of Wales Island International School have strong reputations among the island's expat community. The smaller scale means children are known by name and families are closely connected.

Compare 12 British Curriculum international schools in Penang, Malaysia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average MYR 35,482), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 12 schools · avg fee MYR 35,482
Schools listed
12
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
MYR 35,482
Fee range
MYR 5,000 – 84,636
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (8 schools)
Average school size
582 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Straits International School Penang
Oldest
The International School of Penang (Uplands) (1955)
With boarding
2

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FAQs for Malaysia

How many British schools are in Penang?
Around 6 schools in Penang offer British or Cambridge curriculum pathways.
What is school life like in Penang?
Smaller and more community-focused than KL, with close parent-school relationships.

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