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1. Attend a school visit or Open Day. The school offers scheduled visits to help families explore the campus and observe learning in action.
2. Complete the age-appropriate assessment.
Nursery–Year 1 (ages 3–6): A 30-minute session with the Principal.
Years 2–3 (ages 6–8): A 1-hour session with the Principal, including reading and writing.
Years 4–6 (ages 8–11): A CAT4 test (1.5–2 hours) with the Registrar, followed by a 30-minute Principal interview.
Years 7–12 (ages 11–17): A CAT4 test plus a 15-minute interview with the Principal.
3. Submit required documents. Parents should provide the completed assessment registration form, the student’s current English-language school report (if applicable), and a copy of their passport or national ID.
4. Receive the decision and enrolment details. If a place is offered, the school will send an official offer letter with details of deposits, tuition fees, and payment deadlines.
The school does not publicly mention a waitlist or pool system.
POWIIS Tanjung Bungah offers scholarships to both existing and new students entering Year 7 or Year 8. Each scholarship provides a 15% discount on annual tuition fees and is awarded in one of the following categories:
Academic Scholarship:
Awarded based on high CAT (Cognitive Aptitude Test) scores, a teacher or tutor recommendation, and demonstrated exceptional academic ability. Evidence of success in external academic competitions or subject-specific achievements is also considered.
Creative Arts Scholarship (Art or Design Technology):
Candidates must present a portfolio of work and/or show achievement in external examinations or competitions relevant to the discipline.
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music or Drama):
Assessed through a performance or portfolio, along with evidence of success in validated music/drama exams or competitions (e.g., ABRSM, drama festivals).
Sports Scholarship:
Candidates must show evidence of representation at state or national level, or participation in school sports teams at representative level or above. Certification of involvement in competitive events is required.
All scholarship recipients must maintain an exemplary attendance and behaviour record. Scholarships are performance-based, reviewed regularly, and may be withdrawn with one term’s notice if students do not continue to meet the expectations
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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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