Its decision time yet again. Our eldest daughter starts
primary school next year and the hunt for a suitable school has begun. This is
what I have learnt so far into my research.
There are 3 main types of schools in Penang, which are
Public (government) schools, Private schools and International schools. Public
school follow the Malaysian curriculum while private schools follow the
Malaysian curriculum in English and International schools follow recognized
International curriculum. Here is a list of International and Private schools I
came across while researching for schools for my daughter.
International Schools in Penang
The International School of Penang (Uplands)
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Location: Batu Ferrengi
Website: http://www.uplands.org/UPLANDS/
Dalat International School
Curriculum: American Curriculum
Location: Tanjung Bunga
Website: http://www.dalat.org/j2/
St. Christopher’s International School
Curriculum: British National Curriculum
Location: George Town
Website: http://www.scips.org.my/
Tenby International School
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
Location: George Town
Prince of Wales Island International School
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England and Wales
Location: Balik Palau
Website: http://www.powiis.edu.my/
Fairview International School
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Location: Bukit Jambul
Website: http://www.fairview.edu.my/
Straits International School – Bayan Lepas
Curriculum: British Curriculum
Location: Bayan Lepas
Website: http://www.straitsschool.edu.my
So far visited Fairview and Straits International schools (SIS). Both seem quite impressive. But Fairview seems to be lacking the open spaces giving it a slightly crammed look. SIS is a new school which will be starting its first semester in September this year school building is not ready yet though.Temporary building is in Bayan Lepas. Please feel free to share your feedback (good or bad) on the schools in Penang.
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