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Malaysia, Penang
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Packed lunches may be brought to school and kept in the air-conditioned classroom. Lunches can be dropped off at the class basket outside the coffee shop. Lunches can be ordered through catering providers.
The school has a House system. Students in Years 3 to 6 earn House Points.
The school is a non-profit making association governed by a board of governors representing expatriates and Malaysian communities. Parents are members of the association.
St. Christopher’s International Primary School in Penang welcomes children aged 3–13 with a British-based curriculum adapted from EYFS and the UK National Curriculum up to Year 8. Located in the leafy Pulau Tikus residential district (served by Rapid Penang buses 10, 304 & 306), the campus blends older and newer facilities like a library, AV room, EAL/SEN support, a modern languages centre, and science labs. The school is particularly known for its “OPAL” (Outside Play and Learning) programme and annual residential trips, which are valued for building resilience and independence. With around 620 co‑educational students representing over 38 nationalities, SCIPS is a non-profit institution governed by parents and staff.
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