Private School Fees in Penang 2026

20 registered private schools across 4 categories in Penang.

Fee Comparison in Penang

Fee data notice: 56 of 418 schools have detailed fee schedules sourced from official school websites. Remaining fee ranges are estimated by school type. Contact schools directly for current tuition schedules.

Schools with Published Fees in Penang

5 schools in Penang with detailed fee breakdowns from official websites.

Year LevelAnnual Fee (RM)
Reception24,800
Year 130,200
Year 237,200
Years 3-444,200
Years 5-653,000
+2 more levels
  • Annual fees: RM24,800 (Reception) - RM70,800 (IBDP)
  • Application: RM800, Entrance: RM7,000, Deposit: RM5,000
  • Sibling discounts: 10% (2nd child), 20% (3rd+ children)
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Year GroupTermly Fee (RM)Annual Fee (RM)
Foundation / Nursery5,00015,000
Reception5,90017,700
Year 1-2 (Infants)7,10021,300
Year 3-4 (Juniors)9,40028,200
Year 5-6 (Juniors)11,00033,000
+1 more levels
  • Annual tuition: RM15,000 (Nursery) - RM37,200 (Year 7-8)
  • Fees include books, materials, trips & residentials
  • 4% discount for annual payment
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Dalat International School

Tanjung Bungah, Penang
School DivisionAnnual Fee Range (RM)
Preschool 3-4 & Kindergarten12,850 - 18,200
Elementary (Grades 1-4)22,400 - 31,850
Middle School (Grades 5-8)35,780 - 42,680
High School (Grades 9-12)45,620 - 49,780
  • Annual fees: RM12,850 - RM49,780 (by division)
  • Application fee: RM800 (non-refundable)
  • Registration: RM2,000 (PreK-K) or RM5,000 (Grades 1-12)
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Year LevelBritish International (RM)Malaysian National (RM)
Reception8,7404,630
Year 19,2405,020
Year 29,2405,020
Year 39,7505,420
Year 49,7505,420
+7 more levels
  • Annual fees: RM4,630 - RM14,340 (2026-2027)
  • Dual pathway pricing (British International & Malaysian National)
  • Books, uniforms, transport, activities not included
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Year LevelAnnual Fee (RM)
Preschool17,940
Reception22,140
Year 124,900
Year 226,280
Year 327,660
+8 more levels
  • Annual fees: RM17,940 (Preschool) - RM48,640 (Year 11)
  • Registration fee: RM7,000 (one-time)
  • Application fee: RM1,600
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Schools in Penang by Type

Private Primary Schools3 schools

RM 8K – RM 24K per year

Butterworth, Penang

Sekolah Rendah Brooksfield

KSSR

Typical fees RM 8,000 – RM 15,000
Simpang Ampat, Penang

Sekolah Rendah Northern Lights

C.A.S.S. framework · Est. 2016

Typical fees RM 8,000 – RM 15,000
Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Sekolah Rendah SRI Tenby

IEYC, IPC

Typical fees RM 8,000 – RM 15,000

Private Secondary Schools2 schools

RM 10K – RM 35K per year

Simpang Ampat, Penang

Sekolah Menengah Northern Lights

C.A.S.S. framework · Est. 2016

Typical fees RM 10,000 – RM 20,000
Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Sekolah Menengah SRI Tenby

Cambridge IGCSE, KSSM

Typical fees RM 10,000 – RM 20,000

International Schools14 schools

RM 20K – RM 100K per year

Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Assumption International Secondary School

IGCSE Cambridge, A-Levels

Typical fees RM 30,000 – RM 60,000
Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Dalat International School

Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels

Typical fees RM 30,000 – RM 60,000
Bayan Lepas, Penang

Fairview International School

Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels · Est. 1978

Typical fees RM 30,000 – RM 60,000
Gelugor, Penang

Ideas International Secondary School

Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels

Typical fees RM 30,000 – RM 60,000
Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Pelita International School

International

Typical fees RM 30,000 – RM 60,000
Balik Pulau, Penang

Prince of Wales Island International School

British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE

Fees Year 7-8 RM55,260 to Year 12-13 RM62,970/yr; boarding RM39,600/yr extra

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Expatriate Schools1 schools

RM 20K – RM 100K per year

Georgetown, Penang

Penang Japanese School

National (home country)

Typical fees RM 40,000 – RM 80,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do private schools cost in Penang?

Private school fees in Penang range from RM 8K to RM 100K per year depending on school type. There are 20 registered private schools across 4 categories.

How many private schools are there in Penang?

Penang has 20 registered private schools: 3 private primary schools, 2 private secondary schools, 14 international schools, 1 expatriate schools.

Are school fees in Penang accurate?

Most fees shown are estimated ranges based on school type. Contact individual schools in Penang directly for exact current tuition fees and payment schedules.