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Prince of Wales Island International School

Primary and Secondary school in Balik Pulau, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

Prince of Wales Island International School is a registered international school in Balik Pulau, Penang, offering the British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, with annual fees from RM 55K to RM 63K. Registered with the Ministry of Education Malaysia under code PUBD002.

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School Information

Registration Code PUBD002
School Type International Schools
Curriculum British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-19)
Medium of Instruction English
Website powiis.edu.my
Annual Fees Year 7-8 RM55,260 to Year 12-13 RM62,970/yr; boarding RM39,600/yr extraPublished fees
Languages English
Gender Co-educational
Boarding Yes
Address NO.1, Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6 Bandar Baru Air Putih Balik Pulau 11000 Pulau Pinang
Postcode 11000
State Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 04-868 9999
Email s.kunjiraman@powiis.edu.my
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About Prince of Wales Island International School

The Ministry of Education Malaysia registers Prince of Wales Island International School as an international school in Balik Pulau, Penang. Registration code: PUBD002.

Prince of Wales Island International School delivers British curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels for students aged 3-19. Instruction is in English.

Prince of Wales Island International School operates as a boarding school with residential facilities.

Academic Profile of Prince of Wales Island International School

British curriculum: IGCSE + A-Levels. Prince of Wales Island International School: Two Penang campuses (Balik Pulau + Tanjung Bungah). The school reports Boarding school option (Balik Pulau). Notable: Ages 3-19 across both campuses.

Admissions: Two campus admissions pathways. Boarding available at Balik Pulau. Balik Pulau: +604 868 9999.

Fees at Prince of Wales Island International School

Annual tuition at Prince of Wales Island International School ranges from Year 7-8 RM55,260 to Year 12-13 RM62,970/yr; boarding RM39,600/yr extra (above the median for international schools). See the international schools fee comparison for context.

Prince of Wales Island International School in Penang

Prince of Wales Island International School is based in Balik Pulau, Penang, at NO.1, Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6 Bandar Baru Air Putih Balik Pulau 11000 Pulau Pinang 11000.

There are 14 international schools in Penang, out of 20 private schools overall. The Penang international schools directory covers all of them.

Contact: 04-868 9999, s.kunjiraman@powiis.edu.my, powiis.edu.my.

Fee Comparison for Prince of Wales Island International School in Penang| School | Curriculum | Annual Fees | Accreditation |

|--------|-----------|-------------|---------------| | Prince of Wales Island International School | British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE | Year 7-8 RM55,260 to Year 12-13 RM62,970/yr; boarding RM39,600/yr extra | - | | Prince of Wales Island International School(Kampus Tanjung Bungah) | British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE | Nursery RM17,040 to Year 7-8 RM49,500/yr | - | | St Christopher’s International Primary School | International Curriculum | RM 15,000 - RM 37,200/year (2025/2026) | AIMS, FOBISIA, BSO | | The International School of Penang(Uplands) | IB PYP, IB MYP | Reception RM24,800 to Year 13 (IB) RM70,800/yr; 10% sibling discount; Dev Fund RM2,500/yr | IB World School |

Questions about Prince of Wales Island International School

What curriculum does POWIIS offer?

POWIIS offers a British-style curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International A-Levels, providing an academic pathway from Early Years (age 3) through to university entrance (age 19).

Does POWIIS offer boarding?

Yes, the Balik Pulau campus serves as a boarding school for secondary students aged 11-19. The Tanjung Bungah campus is a day school for younger students aged 3-13.

Where are the POWIIS campuses?

POWIIS has two campuses on Penang island: Balik Pulau (1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, 11000 Balik Pulau, +604 868 9999) and Tanjung Bungah (88 Jalan Loh Poh Heng, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, +604 893 9999).

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