Malaysia, Penang
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POWIIS Tanjung Bungah follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through to Key Stage 3. In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), learning is play-based and focuses on personal, social, and emotional development alongside early literacy and numeracy.
Key Stage 1 and 2 (Years 1–6) continue with core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, supplemented by History, Geography, Computing, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Languages (including Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia).
In Key Stage 3 (Years 7–8), students study a broader subject range in preparation for the IGCSE pathway, which is offered at the Balik Pulau campus from Year 10 onwards. The curriculum is designed to provide continuity, with specialist teachers introduced from early primary years in subjects such as Music, Art, and PE.
Students are also offered opportunities in co-curricular learning and community engagement as part of their holistic development.
Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) – Tanjung Bungah, also known as POWIIS Primary, is a private international day school located on the scenic northern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia. Opened in September 2019, this campus serves children aged 3 to 13, covering Early Years to Key Stage 3. Designed to reflect a nurturing, inquiry-led philosophy, POWIIS Primary offers the English National Curriculum enriched with local and international perspectives. It promotes a student-centered approach where academic development, creativity, and personal well-being are deeply integrated.
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