Tenby Schools Penang

Full English name

Tenby Schools Penang

Official name

Tenby Penang

Group

• International Schools Partnership (ISP), joined in 2018 Tenby Schools Group

Year of establishment

• History: Tenby Schools started as a kindergarten for British expatriates in 1960 Sekolah Sri Pinang was founded in 1981 (the first private school in Penang, later renamed Sekolah Sri Tenby) Acquired Sekolah Sri Inai and opened Tenby International School in 2005 Moved to the current campus in Tanjung Bungah in 2011 Joined ISP in 2018 Become a STEAM-specific school in 2023 STEAM Engine launch in 2024

Curriculum system

• International Department: Early Years (3–5 years old, International Early Years Curriculum IEYC)/Primary (5–11 years old, English National Curriculum + International Primary Curriculum IPC)/Middle School (11–16 years old, to IGCSE) National Private School (Sekolah Sri Tenby): Primary school (7–12 years old, KSSR national curriculum) / Secondary school (12–17 years old, KSSM national curriculum, preparation for SPM)

Certification / Membership

• Council of International Schools (CIS) accredited school Cambridge Assessment International School International Primary Curriculum (IPC) International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
• Members/Affiliates: British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce, AIMS, MyDigitalMaker HUB, International Schools Partnership (ISP)
• Awards: ASEAN School Awards Innovative Teaching Award (Champion), STEAM Award (Finalist), Life at Work Awards (Finalist)

Enrollment age group

3–17 years

Language of instruction

• The International Department teaches in English The Early Childhood Department is a trilingual environment (English, Chinese, Malay). The National Studies Department teaches in Malay

Number of students on campus

"over 800 students"

Student nationality

"more than 30 countries"

FOOD

See above;

dormitory

None (day school)

Medical configuration

"School nurse available throughout the day"

school bus

• The school connects with 5 private school bus operators (parents contact them directly, and the school does not charge any fees).
• Areas covered: Tanjung Bungah, Tanjung Tokong, Batu Feringghi, Greenlane, Gurney, Pulau Tikus, Dato' Keramat, Straits Quay, Bayan Baru, Bayan Lepas.

Disclosure of Academic Scores

• IGCSE 2025：A*/A 51% A*/B 75% A*/C 89%

Regular academic year tuition (not related to camp rates)

• International Department 2026/27 academic year (3 semesters per year, the following is the amount per semester): Nursery RM5,413 Reception RM5,800 Y1 RM7,627 Y2 RM8,614 Y3 RM10,480 Y4 RM11,421 Y5 RM13,149 Y6 RM13,774 Y7 RM15,639 Y8 RM17,123 Y9 RM18,128 Y10 RM19,654 Y11 RM30,187 → The annual quota range is approximately RM16,239 (Nursery) – RM90,561 (Year 11) (converted based on 3 semesters Examination fees excluded. The reason is unknown and needs to be verified with the school) The International Department charges an additional application fee of RM2,000 Registration fee RM5,000–7,000 Technology and learning support fee RM1,500/semester The deposit is approximately half semester tuition fee National Department 2026/27 (per semester): Standard 1–6 RM5,863–6,572 Form 1–5 RM6,848–8,201. There is also an application fee of RM1,200, a registration fee of RM1,600, and a technology and learning support fee of RM1,400/semester. Fees do not include taxes, books, uniforms, transportation, meals and activity fees

Disclaimer: This information is taken from the school’s published materials and is for reference only. Courses, fees, places and admission terms follow the school’s current written notice and invoice.