Tenby Schools Penang

Tenby Schools Penang is located in Tanjung Bungah, a residential suburb on Penang Island, approximately 10 km from George Town. The area is popular with local and expatriate families and offers access to beaches, apartments, and local amenities.

Public transport options, including Rapid Penang bus services, are available nearby, though most families rely on private vehicles or the school transport service.

The International School follows the British curriculum, structured into Early Years (ages 3–5), Primary (ages 5–11), and Secondary (ages 11–18). Students progress through Key Stages 1 to 5, culminating in IGCSE and A Level examinations.

Tenby International School is a co-educational, non-boarding day school. Students from diverse nationalities attend, with English as the medium of instruction throughout all year levels.

Support is available for students with mild to moderate learning needs through the Learning Centre. Provision includes English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) support, coordinated in collaboration with classroom teachers.

The school offers the British curriculum but is not formally affiliated with the UK government.

Tenby International School has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular school.

The school day typically begins at 8:00 AM and ends around 3:00 PM, with slight variations by year group. Students have scheduled morning and lunch breaks, and optional after-school activities several days a week.

The school facilitates access to private bus services managed by third-party providers. Routes generally cover areas such as Tanjung Tokong, Batu Ferringhi, and George Town. Parents contract directly with providers, and the service is widely used given limited on-site parking and traffic congestion during peak hours.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee: MYR 1,600 (non-refundable)
Registration Fee: MYR 5,000 (one-time, non-refundable)
Refundable Deposit: Equivalent to half a term’s tuition fee, payable upon enrolment. The deposit is refundable upon withdrawal if all fees are settled, school property is returned, and the required notice period is given.

Annual Tuition Fees (International School)
Tuition is billed termly. The following fees are calculated by multiplying the termly rate by three:

Nursery: MYR 14,763 per year (MYR 4,921 per term)
Reception: MYR 15,000 per year (MYR 5,000 per term)
Year 1: MYR 20,430 per year (MYR 6,810 per term)
Year 2: MYR 24,609 per year (MYR 8,203 per term)
Year 3: MYR 29,661 per year (MYR 9,887 per term)
Year 4: MYR 33,009 per year (MYR 11,003 per term)
Year 5: MYR 38,001 per year (MYR 12,667 per term)
Year 6: MYR 39,810 per year (MYR 13,270 per term)
Year 7: MYR 43,848 per year (MYR 14,616 per term)
Year 8: MYR 47,562 per year (MYR 15,854 per term)
Year 9: MYR 50,355 per year (MYR 16,785 per term)
Year 10: MYR 54,594 per year (MYR 18,198 per term)
Year 11: MYR 84,636 per year (MYR 28,212 per term)

Other Fees

Technology and Learning Support Fee: MYR 1400
Additional costs for uniforms, books, transport, meals, co-curricular activities, school trips, and examination fees apply and are billed separately.
Deposit Fee (Refundable, amount is calculated based on year group)

Payment Terms and Options

Fees are billed before the start of each term. There's three terms per year.
The first term’s tuition, along with the registration fee and deposit, is payable upon acceptance.
Payments can be made via bank transfer.