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Assumption International Secondary School

Primary and Secondary school in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

Assumption International Secondary School in Bukit Mertajam serves students on mainland Penang with Cambridge IGCSE for Years 7 to 11. Fees range from RM 21,600 to RM 28,800 per year. Full boarding is RM 35,000 per year with two students per room and a meal plan at RM 2,700 per year. The school follows a 3-term billing cycle.

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School Information

Registration Code PUB0001
School Type International Schools
Curriculum IGCSE Cambridge, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English
Website assumption.edu.my
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Address No. 2077 Jalan Kulim, No. 1682 Jalan Kulim, Gereja Jalan Kulim Bukit Mertajam 14000 Pulau Pinang
Postcode 14000
State Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 0125006830
Email enquiry@assumption.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Assumption International Secondary School

Assumption International Secondary School is located in Bukit Mertajam, on the mainland side of Penang state (Seberang Perai). For families in mainland Penang and southern Kedah, the school provides a Cambridge IGCSE pathway without the need to commute across the Penang Bridge to island-based international schools. This geographic convenience is a significant factor for Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, and Nibong Tebal families.

The school traces its roots to 1933 as part of the Lasallian tradition, with values of Growth, Grit, Gratitude, and Giving guiding its pastoral approach. Boarding extends the school’s reach to students from further afield in northern Peninsular Malaysia. Boarding rooms accommodate two students each, and the school provides a separate meal plan for boarders.

Curriculum at Assumption International Secondary School

Assumption follows the Cambridge IGCSE programme for its entire secondary cohort.

Years 7 to 9 (Lower Secondary): Students take a broad range of subjects building toward IGCSE, including English, mathematics, sciences, and humanities. This stage establishes the academic foundations and English-language fluency needed for IGCSE coursework and examinations.

Years 10 to 11 (IGCSE): Students select their IGCSE subjects and prepare for external Cambridge examinations at the end of Year 11. The school structures its timetable to balance core subjects with electives.

Co-curricular activities (CCA) are part of the school programme, with fees ranging from RM 600 to RM 1,728 per year depending on the activities chosen.

Fees at Assumption International Secondary School

Assumption’s fees are moderate compared to island Penang international schools. The school fees guide covers typical ancillary costs.

LevelAnnual Fees
Year 7-8RM 21,600
Year 9RM 24,000
Year 10-11RM 28,800
Boarding (per year)RM 35,000
Meal plan (per year)RM 2,700
CCA fees (per year)RM 600 - RM 1,728

Fees are billed on a 3-term cycle, splitting the annual amount into three instalments.

Facilities at Assumption International Secondary School

The Bukit Mertajam campus on Jalan Kulim includes boarding facilities with rooms for two students each, classrooms, and spaces for co-curricular activities. The boarding provision makes the school practical for students from Kedah, Perak, and wider mainland Penang.

Admissions at Assumption International Secondary School

Assumption admits students from Year 7 through Year 11. The school accepts both day students and boarders. Families should contact the school directly for intake dates and assessment requirements.

Assumption International Secondary School in Penang

Assumption is in Bukit Mertajam, the largest town in the Seberang Perai district of Penang. While most of Penang’s international schools cluster on the island around Georgetown and Tanjung Bungah, Assumption serves the mainland population corridor. The Penang international schools directory lists all registered options across both island and mainland.

Contact: 012-500 6830, enquiry@assumption.edu.my, assumption.edu.my.

Questions about Assumption International Secondary School

What are the fees at Assumption International School?

Tuition ranges from RM 21,600 per year (Year 7) to RM 28,800 per year (Year 11). Boarding costs RM 35,000 per year with two students per room. The meal plan is RM 2,700 per year. Co-curricular activity (CCA) fees range from RM 600 to RM 1,728 per year depending on the activities selected.

Does Assumption offer boarding?

Yes. Boarding accommodation costs RM 35,000 per year with two students per room. The boarding package includes accommodation and supervision, with meals billed separately at RM 2,700 per year. This makes the total boarding cost approximately RM 37,700 per year on top of tuition.

What curriculum does Assumption follow?

Assumption offers the Cambridge IGCSE programme for Years 7 to 11. Students sit Cambridge examinations at the end of Year 11. The school is registered as an international school with MOE Malaysia.

Where is Assumption International School located?

The school is in Bukit Mertajam, on mainland Penang (Seberang Perai). It serves families from Bukit Mertajam, Butterworth, Nibong Tebal, and parts of southern Kedah who want international education without crossing to Penang island.

How does the fee billing work at Assumption?

Fees are billed on a 3-term basis, meaning annual tuition is split into three instalments per year rather than monthly or annual lump-sum payments. This spreads the cost but requires families to plan around three billing dates.

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