Prince of Wales Island International School - Balik Pulau

Malaysia, Penang

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees MYR 55,260 - 62,970

Ages 11 - 19 years

Pupil numbers 500

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 2011

Bus Service Yes

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Prince of Wales Island International School’s Balik Pulau campus opened in 2011 and offers British-based education from Year 7 to Sixth Form (age 11–19). Located in the quieter, agricultural western side of Penang, it combines rural surroundings with access to quality boarding and day education. The school follows the English National Curriculum, leading students through IGCSE to Cambridge A Levels. Academic achievements are strong. Facilities include science labs for hands-on STEM learning, sports fields used for FOBISIA events, and a creative arts programme offering choir, orchestra, and other drama productions. Boarding options include full, weekday or flexible plans, with transport services available.

Academic offering

Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages English, Malay, Mandarin, Spanish

Typical class size 24

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form

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