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Tenby Schools Ipoh is located in Bandar Meru Raya, a growing township in the northwestern part of Ipoh. The school is nestled near residential neighbourhoods, offering a quiet learning environment. It is easily accessible via the Ipoh–Lumut Expressway and public routes.
The school offers Toddler & Preschool, Primary (IPC), Secondary (IGCSE), and Sixth Form (A Levels).
Tenby is a co-educational school offering both day and boarding (ages 12+).
Tenby offers targeted support via its Learning Centre, which provides customised support for EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners, extra help for academic needs, and interventions for emotional and learning support. The Learning Centre’s focus is on ensuring students are happy, healthy, and safe.
The school is affiliated with the United Kingdom through its use of the British-based international curriculum.
Tenby is not affiliated with any religion and it welcomes a global student body.
Day School Students:
7:45am – 3:00pm
Boarding Students:
Morning Routine
6:15am – 6:45am
Students begin their day with personal hygiene and tidying their living space
6:45am – 7:15am
The first group boards the shuttle to school
7:00am – 7:35am
Students arriving early have breakfast before lessons begin
8:30am (A Level students)
A Level students travel later to school
8:30am – 9:00am (A Level students)
Breakfast is served upon arrival for A Level students
Academic Hours
7:45am
Academic sessions commence for most students
7:45am – 3:00pm
School hours
Afternoon Return & Rest
3:30pm
Students head back unless involved in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Students engage in light personal activities or relaxation
Evening Activities
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Physical activities and fitness sessions
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Shower & Dinner
7:30pm – 8:00pm
Tidying dining areas and preparing for study time
Study & Wind-Down
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Revision / Homework
9:30pm – 10:30pm
Family calls or organizing school items
10:30pm
Hand in mobile phone to House Parents
Bedtime
11:00pm
The school offers a bus service.
Early Years School (Ages 2–5)
For the Early Years programme, which includes Toddler, Nursery, and Reception levels:
Children aged 2+ in Toddler, 3–4 in Nursery, and 4–5 in Reception are charged RM 3,470 per term, with 3 terms a year.
A refundable deposit equal to half a term’s fee, i.e., RM 1,735, is required.
Additional one-time fees include a non-refundable application fee of RM 1,000, a non-refundable registration fee of RM 1,500, and an annual resource fee of RM 1,455.
International Primary School (Ages 5–11)
The school uses a blend of the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
Year 1 (ages 5–6) costs RM 5,160 per term, with a deposit of RM 2,580.
Year 2 (ages 6–7) costs RM 5,500 per term, deposit RM 2,750.
Year 3 and 4 (ages 7–9) are charged RM 7,030 per term, deposit RM 3,515.
Year 5 and 6 (ages 9–11) are priced at RM 8,540 per term, with a deposit of RM 4,270.
Additional fees include a non-refundable application fee of RM 1,000, a non-refundable registration fee of RM 4,000, and an annual resource fee of RM 1,455.
International Secondary School (Ages 11–16)
This programme prepares students for IGCSE examinations and supports character and life skill development.
Years 7 to 9 (ages 11–14) cost RM 10,300 per term, with a refundable deposit of RM 5,150.
Year 10 (ages 14–15) is RM 11,830 per term, deposit RM 5,915.
Year 11 (ages 15–16) is RM 17,745 per term, deposit RM 5,915.
These fees are exclusive of taxes and add-on charges like uniforms, books, food, transportation, co-curriculars, and exam fees.
Sixth Form (Ages 16–18)
For pre-university levels (Years 12–13), the fee is RM 9,830 per term, with a refundable deposit of RM 4,915.
Refund Policy
Tenby Schools Ipoh requires a deposit equal to one term’s tuition, which is refundable upon withdrawal if proper notice is given.
All application and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, regardless of student progression or withdrawal.
Payment Methods
The school does not have publicly available information on their payment methods.
Founded in 1960, this well-established institution offers both the Malaysian national curriculum and a British/international pathway (IGCSE, Sixth Form) for students aged 2–18. The campus nestled against forest hills supports over 1,000 students and features modern classrooms, science labs, libraries, music and sports facilities, and a full sports complex Tatler Asia.
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