Fairview International School

About Fairview International School Penang

Fairview International School Penang is the Penang campus of the Fairview group, one of Malaysia’s longest-established international school networks. The group was founded in 1978 and now operates five campuses nationwide: Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Ipoh, Pasir Gudang, and Bayan Lepas. All campuses are authorised IB World Schools.

The Penang campus sits in Bukit Jambul Indah, Bayan Lepas, on the southern side of Penang Island. It serves families on the island and mainland who want an IB education without relocating to Kuala Lumpur. The campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), the two foundational stages of the IB continuum.

Curriculum at Fairview International School Penang

Fairview Penang follows the International Baccalaureate framework across two programmes. The PYP (Primary Years Programme) uses a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based model for younger students, organising learning around six themes: Who We Are, Where We Are in Place and Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organise Ourselves, and Sharing the Planet.

The MYP (Middle Years Programme) extends this inquiry approach into secondary education, covering eight subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Physical and Health Education, and Design. MYP assessments are criterion-referenced, preparing students for the structured demands of the IB Diploma Programme.

The medium of instruction is English. Fairview’s IB network has been recognised among the top 100 IB schools globally, and the group’s experience since 1978 gives the Penang campus access to established teaching resources and professional development.

Fees at Fairview International School Penang

Fairview Penang bills fees per semester rather than annually. Semester fees range from RM 7,500 to RM 17,500 depending on year group, translating to RM 15,000 to RM 35,000 per year.

Fee Type	Amount
Semester fees (by year group)	RM 7,500 - RM 17,500
Annual equivalent	RM 15,000 - RM 35,000
Application fee (one-time)	RM 1,000

The two-semester billing structure spreads costs more evenly across the year. The school fees guide explains how semester-based billing compares to annual and termly models used by other international schools in Malaysia.

For context, international schools in Penang with published fees range from RM 15,000 to over RM 80,000 per year. Fairview Penang falls in the lower-to-mid range, making the IB programme more accessible than at premium-tier schools.

Admissions at Fairview International School Penang

Fairview Penang accepts applications for the PYP and MYP programmes. The application process requires a RM 1,000 fee. The school is co-educational and serves families on Penang Island and the mainland.

Students completing MYP at Fairview Penang who wish to continue to the IB Diploma Programme can explore pathway options through the wider Fairview network.

Contact admissions: 04-640 6633, enquiries@fairview.edu.my.

Fairview International School Penang in Penang

Fairview International School is in Bayan Lepas, on the southern coast of Penang Island. The Bukit Jambul Indah campus is near Penang International Airport and the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, making it convenient for expatriate families working in the island’s tech and manufacturing corridor.

Penang has 14 registered international schools and 20 private schools total. The Penang international schools directory lists every registered option.

Contact: 04-640 6633, enquiries@fairview.edu.my, fairview.edu.my.