Penang Japanese School
Primary and Secondary school in Georgetown, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Penang Japanese School is a Japanese expatriate school at 140 Jalan Sungai Pinang, Georgetown, Penang. Founded in 1974, it serves children of Japanese nationals with the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) curriculum across primary and middle school divisions. Instruction is in Japanese. Registered with MOE Malaysia under SMIPS code PVSB001.
Penang Japanese School Fees 2026
Penang Japanese School fees are estimated at RM 40,000 – RM 80,000 per year (Mid-Range tier market estimate).
School Information
- Registration Code
- PVSB001
- School Type
- Expatriate Schools
- Curriculum
- Home country national curriculum
- Level
- Varies by school (ages 3-18)
- Medium of Instruction
- Japanese
- Website
- mypjs.edu.my
- Annual Fees
- Mid-Range range (RM 40,000 – RM 80,000) (Estimated)
- Languages
- Japanese
- Gender
- Co-educational
- Boarding
- No
- Address
- 93 Lebuh Muntri Georgetown Pulau Pinang 10200 Pulau Pinang
- Postcode
- 10200
- Phone
- 04-2280494
- pjs@mypjs.edu.my
- Registered With
- Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)
About Penang Japanese School
Penang Japanese School was founded in 1974 to serve the Japanese expatriate community on Penang Island. For over 50 years, the school has provided continuity of education for children of Japanese nationals working in Penang’s manufacturing, electronics, and technology sectors. The campus is at 140 Jalan Sungai Pinang in Georgetown.
All instruction follows the Japanese national curriculum issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Teaching is conducted entirely in Japanese, and the academic calendar and subject structure mirror those of public schools in Japan.
Curriculum at Penang Japanese School
The school operates two divisions following the standard Japanese 6-3 structure. The primary division (Shogakko, Grades 1 to 6) covers Japanese language (kokugo), arithmetic (sansu), science (rika), social studies (shakai), music, art, physical education, and moral education. The middle school division (Chugakko, Grades 7 to 9) continues with mathematics, Japanese, English, science, social studies, technology and home economics, and physical education.
Students sit for the same assessments as their peers in Japan, which allows them to re-enter the Japanese school system without academic disruption when their families return home. This curriculum continuity is the primary purpose of the school.
Fees at Penang Japanese School
Annual fees at Penang Japanese School are approximately USD 3,000 to USD 6,000, depending on grade level. As an expatriate school, fees are typically set in a combination of local and foreign currency. Contact the school directly for the current fee schedule and payment terms.
Japanese expatriate schools in Malaysia generally charge lower fees than international schools following British or American curricula, reflecting their role as community-supported institutions rather than commercial operations.
Admissions at Penang Japanese School
Enrolment is open primarily to children of Japanese nationals. Families apply through the school office with proof of Japanese citizenship or residency documentation. Students must demonstrate Japanese-language proficiency sufficient to follow classroom instruction, as there is no English-medium or bilingual track.
The academic year follows the Japanese calendar, starting in April and ending in March. Mid-year transfers are possible for families relocating to Penang from Japan or other Japanese schools overseas.
Penang Japanese School in Penang
Penang Japanese School is in Georgetown, the capital of Penang. Penang hosts a large Japanese business community centred around the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and the northern corridor.
The school draws students from across Penang Island and the mainland (Seberang Perai), with most families living in the Georgetown, Tanjung Tokong, and Batu Ferringhi residential areas popular with Japanese expatriates.
Contact: 04-2280494, pjs@mypjs.edu.my, mypjs.edu.my.
Questions about Penang Japanese School
What curriculum does Penang Japanese School follow?
The school follows the Japanese national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Instruction is entirely in Japanese, covering the same subjects and standards as public schools in Japan.
How much are the fees at Penang Japanese School?
Annual fees are approximately USD 3,000 to USD 6,000, varying by grade level. Contact the school directly at 04-2280494 or pjs@mypjs.edu.my for the current fee schedule in Ringgit terms.
Who can enrol at Penang Japanese School?
The school primarily serves children of Japanese nationals and families with strong Japanese-language backgrounds. Students follow the MEXT curriculum and are expected to be proficient in Japanese as the sole medium of instruction.
What grade levels does Penang Japanese School cover?
Penang Japanese School covers primary school (Grades 1 to 6, ages 6 to 12) and middle school (Grades 7 to 9, ages 12 to 15), following the standard Japanese 6-3 school structure.
Where is Penang Japanese School located?
The school is at 140 Jalan Sungai Pinang, 10150 Georgetown, Penang. Phone: 04-2280494. Email: pjs@mypjs.edu.my.