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Malaysia, Penang
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The school is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. The school day runs from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Pupils are required to wear a school uniform.
A canteen lunch service provides meals daily.
The school has a house system; a Head of Houses oversees house activities and leadership opportunities.
The school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of international schools.
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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