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The campus is fully enclosed with 24/7 security and a single point of entry. It includes a 25-meter competition-standard swimming pool, basketball, netball and tennis courts, and a full-size football field, with smaller youth and instructional spaces. Pedestrian boulevards connect the schools to the administration block, which houses the student cafeteria, nurse's office, school shop, and library, and the performing arts block with music practice rooms, a drama studio and an auditorium. The campus is located at Lot 10700, Block 5, Jalan Desa Senadin, Kuala Baram Land District, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
A 25-meter competition-standard swimming pool is on site. Basketball, netball and tennis courts are available for sport and recreation. A full-size football field supports football and related activities. There are smaller youth and instructional spaces designed for physical education and training.
The administration block houses a library for study and research. The campus connects the different school sections (Hornbills Pre-School, International School, and Private National School) via pedestrian boulevards, enabling integrated learning. The performing arts block includes music practice rooms, a drama studio and an auditorium. Hornbills Pre-School follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Framework; International School follows the English National Curriculum; Private National School follows the Malaysian KSSR Semakan 2017 and KSSM.
Co-curricular activities include Student Council, House Captains and Prefects. Students participate in volunteering projects and local and global community engagement, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Programme.
Knewton Global Schools, located in Miri, caters to students from early years to secondary levels. The school offers two main academic pathways: the British international curriculum and the Malaysian national curriculum. This dual-track system enables students to follow either an internationally recognized route or a curriculum aligned with national education standards. The school’s campus includes a science lab, computer facilities, outdoor sports courts, and multipurpose halls. It also has areas designated for early childhood education, including classrooms suited for younger learners and play-based environments. A key feature of Knewton Global Schools is its history. Originally known as Piasau Primary School, it has been part of the local educational landscape for several decades. Today, students engage in a mix of academic learning, extracurricular clubs, and cultural events. Community involvement is also encouraged, with events that bring together students, staff, and families, such as fun runs and themed celebration days.
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