Malaysia, Penang
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Assumption International Secondary School is located at 2077, Jalan Kulim, in the town of Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia. The area is residential with local amenities and is accessible via main roads connecting to Butterworth and George Town.
The school offers education from Year 7 to Year 13, covering Key Stages 3 to 5 of the Cambridge international curriculum. Students typically begin around age 11 and complete their A-Levels by age 18 or 19.
Assumption International Secondary School is a co-educational day and boarding school.
The school offers academic interventions through its Quick Response and Intervention System (QRIS), supporting students who are not meeting curriculum benchmarks. Assistance is delivered in small groups, but the school is not a specialist SEN provider. It accommodates students with mild to moderate learning needs.
The school is a Malaysian institution and is not affiliated with any foreign country.
The school operates as an inclusive institution and welcomes students from all religious backgrounds.
Exact school hours are not published.
The school's official sources do not provide details about a school bus service.
Fees Overview (Malaysian Students)
Application Fee: RM300 (one-time, non-refundable).
Registration Fee: RM1,500 (one-time, non-refundable).
Resource Fee: RM3,500 per academic year (covers miscellaneous, experiment, and ICT fees; non-refundable).
Security Deposit: RM5,000 (refundable upon graduation or with one full term’s written notice before withdrawal, subject to policy).
Tuition Fees (per year/per term):
The academic year is divided into three terms.
Year 7: RM15,000 annually (RM5,000 per term)
Year 8: RM16,200 annually (RM5,400 per term)
Year 9: RM17,640 annually (RM5,880 per term)
Year 10: RM20,400 annually (RM6,800 per term)
Year 11: RM21,120 annually (RM7,040 per term)
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms:
Tuition fees are billed annually or on a term basis. A 6% early payment discount is available for full academic year tuition paid upfront. If a student withdraws mid-year, a refund for remaining terms is provided, but the 6% discount will be deducted from the refund.
Additional Costs:
Fees do not include uniform, learning support, materials, meal plans, accommodation, co-curricular activities, or transport.
Payment Methods:
Accepted via cash, cheque, or online bank transfer
Refunds:
Only the security deposit and eligible tuition refunds under specified conditions are refundable.
School Fees Overview (International Students)
Application Fee: RM500 (one-time, non-refundable).
Registration Fee: RM6,500 (one-time, non-refundable).
Resource Fee: RM3,500 per academic year (covers miscellaneous, experiment, and ICT fees; non-refundable).
Uniform Fee: RM742 (includes three school uniforms and two sports T-shirts).
Materials Fee: RM1,137 (Years 7–9) / RM2,500 (Years 10–11).
Security Deposit: RM5,000 (refundable upon graduation or with one full term’s written notice before withdrawal, subject to policy).
Tuition Fees (per year/per term):
The academic year is divided into three semesters
Year 7: RM21,600 annually (RM7,200 per term)
Year 8: RM22,800 annually (RM7,600 per term)
Year 9: RM24,000 annually (RM8,000 per term)
Year 10: RM28,800 annually (RM9,600 per term)
Year 11: RM28,800 annually (RM9,600 per term)
Additional Costs:
Co-curricular Activities (CCA): RM600-RM1728 annually (RM200–RM576 per term)
Meal Plan: RM2700 annually
Boarding Fee (two students per room): RM35000 (RM9,000–RM14,000 per term (refundable))
Billing Schedule & Payment Terms:
Fees are billed by term. Payment accepted via cash, cheque, or online bank transfer.
Refunds:
Only the security deposit, boarding fees, and applicable tuition refunds (with advance notice) are refundable. All other costs are non-refundable.
Assumption International Secondary School (AISS), located in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia, offers the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for students aged 11–19. The school emphasizes small class sizes to provide individualized attention and a stress-free learning environment. Students progress through Key Stages 3 to 5, culminating in A-Level qualifications. The campus spans 2.7 acres along Jalan Kulim and includes a classroom block, administrative offices, and a multi-purpose hall repurposed from the historic St. Joachim Church. AISS is notable for its commitment to affordability, aiming to make international education accessible.
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