Sekolah Menengah Tunku Putra - HELP

About SM Tunku Putra-HELP

SM Tunku Putra-HELP has operated in Kuching since 1997, making it one of the longer-established private secondary schools in Sarawak. The school is a partnership between the Tunku Putra foundation and HELP Education, the group that also runs HELP University in Kuala Lumpur. This partnership connects the school to a broader education network with resources beyond what a standalone campus in East Malaysia would typically access.

The Northbank campus along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway houses three school divisions: SR Tunku Putra-HELP (private primary), SM Tunku Putra-HELP (private secondary), and an international school division. Students can move between the primary and secondary divisions without changing campuses.

Curriculum at SM Tunku Putra-HELP

SM Tunku Putra-HELP follows the Cambridge secondary curriculum, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The medium of instruction is English, with Bahasa Melayu taught as a subject as required by MOE for Malaysian students.

The upper secondary programme includes the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a structured personal development framework recognised in over 130 countries. The award requires students to set and achieve goals across four areas: Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, and an Adventurous Journey. This component gives graduating students an additional credential alongside their IGCSE results, which is valued by universities both in Malaysia and internationally.

The school’s 27-year track record in Kuching means it has an established network of alumni and university placement data that newer schools in the state cannot yet match.

Fees at SM Tunku Putra-HELP

Annual fees at SM Tunku Putra-HELP range from RM 19,500 to RM 30,870 depending on the year group. The school fees guide explains common ancillary costs beyond base tuition.

Year Group	Annual Fees
Lower secondary	From RM 19,500/yr
Upper secondary	Up to RM 30,870/yr

Among private secondary schools in Sarawak, this places SM Tunku Putra-HELP in the mid-to-upper range. The fees reflect the Cambridge curriculum, HELP partnership resources, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme.

Admissions at SM Tunku Putra-HELP

SM Tunku Putra-HELP admits secondary students through an assessment and interview process. Students from SR Tunku Putra-HELP on the same campus have a direct pathway into the secondary division. External applicants from other primary schools are assessed for appropriate placement.

The school follows a January intake aligned with the Malaysian academic calendar. Mid-year transfers are considered subject to availability. Contact admissions at 082-539800 or enquiry@tphs.edu.my for current intake information and assessment dates.

SM Tunku Putra-HELP in Sarawak

SM Tunku Putra-HELP is at The Northbank, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, Tabuan Jaya, 93350 Kuching. Kuching has 14 registered private schools, the highest concentration in Sarawak.

Sarawak has 5 registered private secondary schools and 24 private schools total. The Sarawak private secondary schools directory lists every registered option.

The Northbank location is in the southern corridor of Kuching, accessible from the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. The school draws students from across Kuching city, Kota Samarahan, and the surrounding Sarawak River basin area.

Contact: 082-539800, enquiry@tphs.edu.my, tphs.edu.my.