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Straits International School Penang follows the National Curriculum for England (NCE), integrated with the Cambridge curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science. In Early Years (ages 3–5), students follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on play-based learning. In Primary (Years 1–6), the curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Art, Physical Education, Music, and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE). Malaysian students also study Bahasa Malaysia, Malaysian History, and Moral Studies. In Secondary (Years 7–9), students continue with a broad range of subjects, preparing for the IGCSE program. In Years 10 and 11, students study for Cambridge IGCSE examinations, selecting core and elective subjects from areas such as Business Studies, Additional Mathematics, ICT, and Global Perspectives.
Straits International School Penang, located in Bayan Lepas, offers education for students aged 3 to 16, following the National Curriculum for England and Cambridge curriculum for English, Mathematics, and Science . The campus includes facilities such as science laboratories, technology suites, a swimming pool, and a library . The school emphasizes language learning, with English as the medium of instruction and additional instruction in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin . A distinctive feature is the school's integration of local subjects like Malaysian History and Moral Studies for Malaysian students, reflecting a commitment to both international and local educational standards .
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