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Located at No. 10 Jalan Nunn, SCIPS sits in the leafy Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town, Penang. It is close to Burmah and Macalister Roads—major thoroughfares lined with shops, eateries, and residential streets—and is served by several Rapid Penang bus routes (101, 102, 103, 104, 304, 306) within a 10–20 minute walk.
The school serves children aged 3–12, structured into Early Years (Nursery/Foundation/Reception), Primary School (Years 1–6), and an early Secondary extension (Years 7–8)—all following the British National Curriculum.
SCIPS is a co-educational, non-profit day school overseen by a board comprising expatriate and Malaysian representatives. It does not offer boarding facilities.
The school runs a dedicated Learning Support department, led by a qualified Head of Learning Support, which provides tailored interventions in literacy, numeracy, and general learning strategies. Additionally, the school offers EAL (English as an Additional Language) support within classrooms and small groups.
SCIPS is registered under Malaysian law but delivers a British-style curriculum, reflecting its international governing structure.
The school has no religious affiliation.
Drop-off begins at 7:15 am, with lessons starting at 8:00 am. Students have a morning break (10:15–10:45 am) and lunch/play (12:45–1:45 pm), before finishing early for Early Years at 2:25 pm, Primary Years at 2:50 pm, and Years 5–7 at 3:00 pm. After-School Activities typically run until 4:00 pm
SCIPS does not run its own bus service.
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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