City Harbour International School vs EdQuest International School

	C City Harbour International School Ipoh, Malaysia	E EdQuest International School Ipoh, Malaysia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MYR 7,920 - 26,400	Fees / year MYR 10,200 - 21,666
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 300
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 2019
Bus service	Bus service —	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located at PT 15010, Jalan PMB 1, Pusat Manjung Bestari, 32040 Seri Manjung, Perak, Malaysia, the school is nestled in the Manjung coastal district near Lumut and Pangkor, adjacent to a naval base.	Location EdQuest International School is situated at B‑G‑7, Kompleks Falim, Laluan Falim Indah 3, Taman Falim Indah, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Located in a suburban neighbourhood approximately 10 km south of Ipoh city centre, with easy access via local roads.
Stages	Stages City Harbour offers Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, and Sixth Form (pre-university A‑Level).	Stages The school offers Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form education, following the British curriculum from Year 1 (age 6) up to Sixth Form (Year 12–13).
School type	School type The school is a co‑educational day and boarding school, serving ages 2–18 with boarding available alongside day student options.	School type EdQuest is a co‑educational day school and it does not offer any boarding facilities.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school does not have publicly available information on their additional learning support.	Additional learning support EdQuest emphasizes adaptive teaching and learning, using technology-driven and mastery-based approaches tailored to each student’s individual learning needs. Their "School of Accelerated Learning" model helps bridge understanding gaps by allowing students to progress at their own pace without the constraints of rigid timeframes. This is further reinforced through one-to-one coaching support, where educators serve as mentors, identifying each student’s strengths and challenges and designing personalized strategies to help them excel. This level of individualization provides targeted support for students who may not thrive in conventional classrooms.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliation.	Country affiliation The school does not have any country affiliation.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation The school is not religiously affiliated and is secular in its operations.	Religious affiliation EdQuest is a secular school and welcomes students from all backgrounds.
School day structure	School day structure The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.	School day structure The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school does not publicly provide information about offering a school bus service.	Bus service details The school does not publicly provide information about offering a school bus service.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Day student tuition: RM 7,920 (Nursery) to RM 26,000 (Grade 10–11 and A‑Levels). Boarding (weekly/annual) ranges RM 22,380–26,400 per year. One-time fees include: Application RM 500 Registration RM 2,800 International Admin RM 5,000 Facilities fee RM 1,500 Security deposit varying by grade (RM 2,640–10,200) Refund Policy & Payment Methods The school does not have publicly available information on their refund policy and payment methods.	Fee details The school does not have their fee structure publicly available.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details City Harbour International School follows the British National Curriculum from Early Years through to A Levels. In the Early Years, the school uses the EYFS framework, focusing on areas like communication, literacy, numeracy, and personal development. The Primary stage (Years 1–6) includes core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science, alongside Art, ICT, History, Geography, Music, PE, and PSHE. In Secondary (Years 7–9), students continue with a broad range of subjects, leading into the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Years 10 and 11. For Sixth Form (Years 12–13), the school offers Cambridge A Levels, with subjects including Maths, Sciences, Business, Law, Sociology, and Literature. The curriculum is complemented by compulsory sports, arts, and hands-on learning activities, including outdoor education through a partnership with Outward Bound Malaysia.	Curriculum details EdQuest International School follows the British Curriculum and prepares students for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The school emphasizes mastery-based learning with a personalized and technology-integrated approach, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application Submission. Parents must complete and submit an official Application Form along with a non-refundable application fee of RM 500. 2. Document Requirements: For Malaysian students: 4 passport-size photographs of the student Student’s birth certificate (1 copy) Student’s MyKid or Identity Card (1 copy) Copies of academic records from the past year and previous 3 years Father's and mother's identity cards (1 copy each) Father's and mother's passport-size photographs (2 copies each) For International students: 4 passport-size photographs of the student Translated and endorsed copy of student’s birth certificate Passport and valid visa page (1 copy) Past 3 years’ academic records Father's and mother's passport and photographs (1 copy each) Parent's marriage/divorce certificate 3. Assessment. All applicants sit for a written entrance examination in English and Mathematics. These are age-appropriate tests. The school also reviews recent school reports and may request a confidential reference from the previous school. An informal interview is conducted as part of the evaluation. 4. Offer. Assessment results are issued within 3 working days. Offers depend on academic readiness and available spaces. Class placement decisions are made based on the assessment outcome. 5. Acceptance. Parents must respond to the offer within 7 days by completing the Admission Agreement and Insurance Form. At this point, a deposit equivalent to one term’s course fee is required, along with copies of the student’s birth certificate, passport, or ID card as applicable.	Admissions 1. Submit Online Form. Fill out the online Enroll form available on the school’s website. 2. School Assessment & Interview. School arranges assessments to evaluate the student’s readiness. 3. Receive Offer & Make Payment. Tuition and any initial fees are discussed. Offer is confirmed upon payment and acceptance.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not have publicly available information on their scholarships.	Scholarships Academic Excellence Scholarship For students who have demonstrated strong academic performance in their previous school years. Recognizes high achievers with a track record of academic success and potential for continued excellence. Financial Need Scholarship For students whose families face financial challenges in affording school fees. Assesses financial background and supports students committed to making the most of the opportunity. Leadership Scholarship For students who have shown leadership in school, community projects, clubs, or initiatives. Rewards initiative, responsibility, and impact in leadership roles inside or outside of school. EdQuest Alumni Scholarship For children or grandchildren of EdQuest alumni. Supports legacy families and promotes continued connection to the EdQuest community. EdQuest Diversity Scholarship For students who enhance the school’s cultural, ethnic, or socio-economic diversity. Encourages a more inclusive and representative student body.
Waitlist	Waitlist The school does not have a waitlist.	Waitlist The school does not have a wait list.
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