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SRI KDU International School

Primary and Secondary school in Simpang Ampat, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

SRI KDU International School is the Penang campus of the Sri KDU Schools group, now part of GEMS Education. Located in Simpang Ampat on the mainland, it offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. Annual fees range from RM28,890 (Year 1) to RM52,500 (Year 12). Sibling discounts of 10-20% apply. The academic year runs three terms from August to July.

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School Information

Registration Code PUB4001
School Type International Schools
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, IB Diploma
Level Kindergarten through Year 13 (ages 3-18)
Medium of Instruction English, Malay, Chinese
Website gemsedu.com
Annual Fees Mid-Range range (RM 30,000 – RM 60,000)Estimated
Accreditation CIS, COBIS, IB World School
Languages English, Malay, Chinese
Gender Co-educational
Address 2, Persiaran Mutiara 5 Pusat Komersial Bandar Tasek Mutiara Simpang Ampat 14120 Pulau Pinang
Postcode 14120
State Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
Phone 045097000
Email registar_gip@gemsedu.com
Registered With Ministry of Education Malaysia (SMIPS)

About SRI KDU International School Penang

SRI KDU International School in Simpang Ampat is the Penang campus of the Sri KDU Schools group, now managed by GEMS Education, a global education provider operating schools across multiple countries. The mainland Penang location at Bandar Tasek Mutiara serves families in Simpang Ampat, Nibong Tebal, Bukit Mertajam, and the broader southern Penang mainland corridor.

As part of the GEMS network, the campus draws on global educational resources, teacher training frameworks, and quality assurance standards that smaller standalone schools cannot easily replicate. Sri KDU schools have built a reputation in Malaysia for combining academic rigour with leadership development programmes.

Curriculum at SRI KDU International School Penang

SRI KDU Penang follows the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels pathway. Instruction is in English, with Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin also taught. The academic year runs in three terms from August to July, which differs from the January calendar used by national schools.

Students progress through the Cambridge framework from primary through secondary, sitting IGCSE examinations before moving to A-Levels in Years 12 and 13.

Fees at SRI KDU International School Penang

Fees at SRI KDU Penang scale by year group. Sibling discounts of 10% to 20% help reduce costs for larger families.

Year GroupAnnual Fees
Year 1RM 28,890
Year 6RM 41,490
Year 7RM 44,450
Year 11RM 49,680
Year 12RM 52,500
Registration feeRM 10,000
DepositRM 10,000

The school fees guide explains how to compare fee structures and factor in sibling discounts.

Admissions at SRI KDU International School Penang

SRI KDU Penang accepts students from early years through Year 12 (A-Levels). The three-term August-July calendar means the main intake is in August, though mid-year entry may be available depending on capacity.

Contact admissions: 04-5097000, registar_gip@gemsedu.com.

SRI KDU International School Penang in Penang

SRI KDU International School is in Simpang Ampat, Penang. Penang has 33 registered private schools including 14 international schools. The Penang international schools directory lists all options.

Contact: 04-5097000, registar_gip@gemsedu.com, gemsedu.com.

Questions about SRI KDU International School

What curriculum does SRI KDU International School Penang follow?

The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels. As part of the GEMS Education network, it also has access to global curriculum resources. The academic year runs in three terms from August to July.

How much are the fees at SRI KDU International School Penang?

Annual fees range from RM28,890 (Year 1) to RM52,500 (Year 12). Registration and deposit are each RM10,000. Sibling discounts of 10-20% apply.

Is SRI KDU Penang part of GEMS Education?

Yes. SRI KDU International School Simpang Ampat is part of the Sri KDU Schools group, which is managed by GEMS Education, a global education provider.

Where is SRI KDU International School Penang located?

The campus is at 2, Persiaran Mutiara 5, Pusat Komersial Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Simpang Ampat 14120, Pulau Pinang. Phone: 04-5097000.

Does SRI KDU Penang offer sibling discounts?

Yes. Sibling discounts of 10% to 20% are available, reducing fees for families with multiple children enrolled.

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