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Malaysia, Penang
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The school operates as an international day school and does not offer boarding.
Uniform is compulsory and the correct school uniform must be worn every day. Pupils in EYFS wear their PE kit on PE days (and on swimming days); pupils in Pre-Prep and above wear full uniform on swimming and non‑PE days, and from Pre-Prep 1 upwards all pupils must wear full uniform on Fridays for the weekly assembly. Uniform items are labelled, and there are detailed requirements for footwear, hijab alignment with the uniform, and rules around makeup, hair and jewellery.
The Dining Hall provides meals with a varied and nutritious menu; a dedicated catering team accommodates dietary needs and the dining environment focuses on social dining with peers.
The school is governed by a Board of Governors, whose role is to set strategy and direction for Stonyhurst Penang. The school is affiliated with Stonyhurst College in the United Kingdom.
Stonyhurst International School Penang is a coeducational day school for students aged 3 to 18, situated in Tanjung Tokong on Penang Island. The school offers a British-based curriculum, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), International Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE, and A-Level programs. Facilities include an Astroturf field, a 25-meter swimming pool, a learner's pool, a multipurpose hall, a dance studio, junior and senior school libraries, an art gallery, and a 500-seat auditorium . A distinctive feature is the school's emphasis on 'cura personalis'—care for the entire person—manifested through personalized learning, coaching, advisory, and counselling programs . Each student is assigned an individual learning coach and mentor to support their educational journey.
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