Lodge International School vs Tunku Putra-HELP School
Lodge International School and Tunku Putra-HELP School are both in Sarawak, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer British and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Lodge International School also offers Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS Levels, and Tunku Putra-HELP School also offers Malaysian. Published annual fees are MYR 7,340 - 20,000 at Lodge International School and MYR 10,060 - 32,410 at Tunku Putra-HELP School, which puts Tunku Putra-HELP School roughly 55% higher. Lodge International School takes pupils from 7 to 18, and Tunku Putra-HELP School from 3 to 19. The two are similar in size, at around 700 and 800 pupils. Typical class sizes are 25 at Lodge International School and 30 at Tunku Putra-HELP School.
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Malaysian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
700
Pupils
800
Typical class size
Typical class size
25
Typical class size
30
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1953
Opened
1996
Bus service
Bus service
Yes
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Lodge International School is located in Tabuan Desa, a well-established suburban neighborhood in Kuching, Sarawak. The campus sits along Lorong Keranji 4E, just off Jalan Keranji, and is close to residential areas such as Tabuan Heights, BDC, and Taman Hui Sing. It is approximately 15 minutes from Kuching city centre and is easily accessed via Jalan Song and Jalan Tun Jugah. The school is near popular amenities including Giant Hypermarket, Vivacity Megamall, and public parks. Public buses and ride-sharing services operate in this area, and it’s a convenient commute for families living in southeast Kuching.
Location
Tunku Putra-HELP School is located at The NorthBank along the Kuching–Samarahan Expressway in Tabuan Jaya, Kuching, Sarawak. It sits in a rapidly developing residential and commercial area and is close to the planned Stutong station on the upcoming Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), which will improve accessibility in the future.
Stages
Stages
Lodge International School offers education for Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and A-Level.
Stages
The school is divided into Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form (A-Level) sections. It offers both Malaysian national and British international curricula from age 3 through Year 13 (A-Level).
School type
School type
The school is a co-educational day school and it does not offer boarding facilities.
School type
TPHS is a co-educational day school. Boarding facilities are not available.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school provides individualized attention where each student is well cared for under the guidance of disciplined, experienced, and dedicated teachers. This approach ensures that individual student needs are addressed effectively.
Lodge also integrates the latest ICT tools into its teaching and learning processes. The Lodge Information System allows for continuous monitoring and assessment of student performance, enabling timely interventions and support.
Additional learning support
TPHS provides a dedicated Learning Support programme to assist students with higher learning needs. Support is primarily delivered within the classroom setting, but there is also a designated Learning Support Room (B22.5) for more focused interventions. The school emphasizes stimulating various approaches to enhance brain function for learning.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school does not have a country affiliation.
Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Lodge International School is a secular institution without any religious affiliation.
Religious affiliation
TPHS is a secular institution with no religious affiliation.
School day structure
School day structure
Primary School 8.00am to 3.30 pm
Lower Secondary 8.00 am to 3.30 pm
Senior School 7.30 am to 4.00 pm
School day structure
The school does not have publicly available information on their day structure.
Bus service details
Bus service details
The school does offer a bus service.
Bus service details
The school does not offer a bus service.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Registration & Assessment Fees Registration Fee: RM 500 (non-refundable, unless school can't offer place by 31 Jan or student fails assessment)
Assessment Test Fee: RM 100 (non-refundable, for students required to sit an entrance test)
School Fees – Malaysian Students (Annual) Year 2–6: RM 6,140 Year 7–8: RM 7,660 Year 9: RM 9,160 Year 10–11 (O-Level): RM 14,000 Year 12–13 (A-Level): RM 16,000
School Fees – Non-Malaysian Students (Annual) Year 2–6: RM 7,340 Year 7–8: RM 9,180 Year 9: RM 10,960 Year 10–11 (O-Level): RM 16,500 Year 12–13 (A-Level): RM 20,000
Refund Policy 1 month's written notice required for withdrawal, else an extra full term's fee is charged
Withdraw before mid-term (50% term fee refund)
Withdraw after mid-term (no refund)
No refunds for students who don’t complete full O-Level (2 years/8 terms) or A-Level (1.5 years/6 terms)
Commitment fee forfeited for incomplete programme
Payment Methods Cheques only Cheques must be crossed and payable to: PERSATUAN SEKOLAH LODGE
Fee details
Kindergarten (Kindy 1 to 3) Annual Fee: RM 10,060 Per Instalment (3 terms): RM 3,353
International Primary School Malaysian Students: Primary 1–3 Published Rate: RM 20,530/year or RM 6,844 per term Bursary Rate: RM 17,450/year or RM 5,817 per term
Primary 4–6 Published Rate: RM 22,530/year or RM 7,510 per term Bursary Rate: RM 19,150/year or RM 6,384 per term
Non-Malaysian Students: Primary 1–3 Published Rate: RM 20,530/year or RM 6,844 per term Bursary Rate: RM 18,475/year or RM 6,159 per term
Primary 4–6 Published Rate: RM 22,530/year or RM 7,510 per term Bursary Rate: RM 20,275/year or RM 6,759 per term
International Secondary School (Year 7–11) Malaysian Students: Published Rate: RM 32,410/year or RM 10,804 per term Bursary Rate: RM 27,550/year or RM 9,184 per term
Non-Malaysian Students: Published Rate: RM 32,410/year or RM 10,804 per term Bursary Rate: RM 29,170/year or RM 9,724 per term
The school does not have publicly available information on their Refund Policy and Payment Methods.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Lodge International School follows the British National Curriculum from Year 2 through Year 13, offering students a progressive education aligned with the UK schooling model. In Years 2 to 9, students study core and foundation subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, and Art, based on the Key Stage frameworks. This stage emphasizes the development of literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and personal responsibility.
From Year 10 to Year 11, students transition into the Cambridge IGCSE programme, where they take a range of compulsory and elective subjects, and sit for externally assessed examinations. At the pre-university level (Years 12 and 13), the school offers the Cambridge International A-Level programme, allowing students to specialize in three or four subjects depending on their academic goals and university requirements. Lodge is a registered Cambridge International Examination Centre, which means all assessments are conducted on-site in line with Cambridge guidelines.
Curriculum details
Tunku Putra-HELP School offers a dual-track curriculum comprising the Malaysian National Curriculum and the British-based International Curriculum. At the Kindergarten level, the school blends the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with elements from the Malaysian curriculum, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social development through play-based learning.
In the National Primary section (Standard 1–6), students follow the Malaysian KSSR syllabus, enhanced by British and Singaporean resources in Mathematics and Science. Subjects include Bahasa Malaysia, English, Science, Mathematics, Mandarin, History, ICT, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Moral Studies, and Islamic Studies where applicable.
The International Primary stream (Years 1–6) follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a theme-based program designed to foster global perspectives, creativity, and inquiry-based learning. This curriculum is complemented by the English National Curriculum for literacy and numeracy.
At the secondary level, students in the National stream (Form 1–5) follow the KSSM syllabus, leading up to the national SPM examination. The curriculum is supported by additional content from Singaporean and British syllabi for Mathematics and Science.
For the International Secondary stream (Years 7–11), students pursue the Cambridge curriculum, leading to the IGCSE examinations. TPHS also offers Cambridge International A-Levels (Years 12–13) for students in pre-university, enabling them to specialize in their preferred academic disciplines and preparing them for higher education globally.
1. Download and complete the application form from the school's website. Submit the form along with the required documents, which include: A copy of the student's birth certificate A copy of the student's MyKad or passport Two recent passport-sized photographs A copy of the parent's MyKad or passport
2. An assessment may be conducted to determine the student's academic level and appropriate class placement.
3. Successful applicants will receive an offer letter. Acceptance of the offer requires payment of the necessary fees, including a refundable membership fee to the Lodge School Association.
4. Upon acceptance, the student will be officially enrolled, and further details regarding orientation and class placement will be provided.
Admissions
1. Submit Application Form and Documents Complete the application form and submit it along with the following documents:
Medical and Health Record form Two recent passport-sized photographs of the child, parents, and guardian (if applicable) Copies of the child's birth certificate, passport, identity card (Malaysian), and visa (non-Malaysian) Copies of both parents' passports, identity cards (Malaysian), and visas (non-Malaysian) Most recent school report and a testimonial regarding character and ability from the principal or class teacher If the child is staying with a guardian, provide the guardian's recent photo, passport, identity card (Malaysian), visa (non-Malaysian), and a letter confirming the appointment as a guardian
2. Assessment Once the complete application is received, the applicant will be scheduled for an assessment. The assessment varies depending on the year group and includes a meeting with the coordinator of the relevant section.
3. Application Review The school reviews the assessed applications, considering factors such as assessment results, school reports, subject options at IGCSE, English language ability, the child's behavior, and availability of places.
4. Offer of Place If the application is successful, an offer of place will be made. Placement is at the school's discretion, considering the student's age, academic ability, and level of achievement. Acceptance of the offer requires payment of the applicable fees by the stipulated date. If fees are paid by an employer, a Letter of Financial Guarantee must be provided.
5. Admission Upon receiving payment or a Letter of Financial Guarantee, the school will communicate the child's start date and provide support with purchasing the school uniform and textbooks. The Admissions Officer or Coordinator will provide details for the first day at school.
Scholarships
Scholarships
The school does not have publicly available information on scholarships.
Scholarships
TPHS offers bursaries and special rebates on tuition fees. For instance, the 2025 fee structure indicates that Malaysian students in Years 7 to 11 can receive a bursary. Non-Malaysian students may also be eligible for bursaries.
