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Private & International Schools in Georgetown

Penang · Schools near you in Georgetown

6 Schools
4 School Types
RM 15K – RM 37K Fee Range/Year
Penang State

What private and international schools are near me in Georgetown?

6 private and international schools are registered in Georgetown, Penang for 2026. The cluster spans 4 school categories (international schools, private primary, private secondary, and expatriate schools where applicable), with annual fees from RM 15K to RM 37K per year. All schools are registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia / KPM) in the SMIPS directory. Find each school's curriculum, fees, and admissions detail below.

Georgetown has six registered private schools in the SMIPS directory—a dense mix for Penang island’s urban core. The list includes St Christopher’s International Primary School (published fees RM 15,000–RM 37,200/year for 2025/2026), Wesley Methodist School Penang (International), the Penang Japanese School, two Chinese independent high schools (Han Chiang and the Chinese Girls’ School), and a special-education campus.

Private school curricula in Georgetown

International options lean Cambridge primary and Methodist international pathways. Chinese independent schools follow the Dong Zong UEC track—see the Chinese independent high schools hub. For island-wide Cambridge secondary density, also check Tanjung Bungah, where Tenby, Dalat, and Prince of Wales Island International School sit.

Private school fees in Georgetown

St Christopher’s publishes the clearest Georgetown schedule in our directory. Wesley Methodist and Japanese School fees remain estimated—confirm with each school. Chinese independent high schools typically sit far below international tuition. Compare across types on the fees hub.

Choosing a private school in Georgetown

Most campuses sit inside or near the island’s northern and central corridors. Families who want full IGCSE secondary often pair Georgetown primary with Tanjung Bungah secondary, or shortlist island campuses together. Verify SMIPS registration via how private schools are registered before paying a deposit.

Chinese Independent High Schools in Georgetown (2)

Georgetown, Penang

Sekolah Menengah Han Chiang(Persendirian)

UEC

Georgetown, Penang

Sekolah Menengah Perempuan Cina(Persendirian)

UEC

International Schools in Georgetown (2)

Georgetown, Penang

St. Christopher's International School

International Curriculum

Fees RM 15,000 - RM 37,200/year (2025/2026)
Georgetown, Penang

Wesley Methodist School Penang(International)

Cambridge International, IGCSE · Est. 1891

Expatriate Schools in Georgetown (1)

Georgetown, Penang

Penang Japanese School

Japanese MEXT curriculum, Japanese National Curriculum

Typical fees RM 40,000 – RM 80,000

Special Education Schools in Georgetown (1)

Georgetown, Penang

Sekolah Pendidikan Khas Celebral Palsy Pulau Pinang

Special education

Frequently Asked Questions: Schools in Georgetown

What private schools are near me in Georgetown?

6 private and international schools are registered in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia for 2026. The schools span 4 categories including international schools (Cambridge IGCSE, IB, American, Australian curricula), private primary schools (KSSR Year 1-6), private secondary schools (KSSM PT3 and SPM), and expatriate schools where applicable. All schools are registered with the Ministry of Education Malaysia (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia / KPM). Annual fees range from RM 15K to RM 37K per year. See the full list below sorted by school type.

Which international schools are near me in Georgetown?

2 international schools operate in Georgetown for 2026. International schools in Georgetown typically deliver English-medium global curricula such as Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma, A-Levels, American AP, or Australian AUSMAT, with both Malaysian and expatriate student cohorts. Find the full named-school list in the International Schools section below, each linked to a detailed school profile with fees, curriculum, and admissions information.

Berapakah bilangan sekolah swasta di Georgetown?

Terdapat 6 sekolah swasta berdaftar di Georgetown, Penang, untuk 2026. Senarai ini termasuk 4 kategori sekolah dari sekolah antarabangsa, sekolah rendah swasta, sekolah menengah swasta, hingga sekolah ekspatriat. Semua sekolah berdaftar dengan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM).

Apakah jenis sekolah swasta yang ada di Georgetown?

Sekolah swasta di Georgetown terdiri daripada empat kategori utama: Sekolah Antarabangsa (kurikulum Cambridge IGCSE, IB, American, Australian), Sekolah Rendah Swasta (KSSR untuk Tahun 1-6), Sekolah Menengah Swasta (KSSM untuk PT3 dan SPM), dan Sekolah Ekspatriat (untuk pelajar warganegara asing). Yuran tahunan biasanya antara RM 15K hingga RM 37K.