Tenby International School, Pulau Pinang

About Tenby International School Penang

Tenby International School Penang has been operating since 1981 in Tanjung Bungah, on the northern coast of Penang island. That makes it one of the oldest international schools in the state, with over four decades of continuous operation. The school now enrols more than 800 students and belongs to the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools.

What sets Tenby Penang apart from most international schools is its dual-stream model. Families can choose between the international pathway (IPC and Cambridge IGCSE) or the Malaysian national pathway (KSSR and KSSM leading to SPM), all within the same campus. This flexibility lets siblings follow different streams without attending separate schools.

Curriculum at Tenby International School Penang

The international stream begins with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for ages 3 to 5, moves into the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Years 1 to 6, and transitions to Cambridge IGCSE for Years 7 to 11. The Malaysian stream follows KSSR at primary level and KSSM at secondary level, with students sitting for SPM.

Both streams share access to the school’s specialist facilities, including STEAM labs and robotics spaces. Tenby offers over 75 extracurricular activities ranging from competitive sports to performing arts and academic clubs.

Fees at Tenby International School Penang

Annual fees at Tenby Penang range from RM 14,763 at Nursery level to RM 84,636 at Year 11 in the international stream. A RM 1,400 technology and learning support fee applies across all levels. Fees are billed in three terms. The school fees guide explains what ancillary costs to expect beyond tuition.

Level	Annual Fees (approx.)
Nursery	From RM 14,763
Primary (international)	Mid-range
Secondary (Year 11 international)	Up to RM 84,636

The Malaysian stream fees sit lower than the international stream at every level, making the dual-stream campus an option for families seeking a national curriculum at a private school price point.

Facilities at Tenby International School Penang

The Tanjung Bungah campus has been expanded several times since 1981. Current facilities include:

• STEAM labs, robotics labs, and XR (extended reality) labs
• Music studios, recording studio, and black box theatre
• Makerspaces and design studio
• Food technology kitchen
• Swimming pool, sports field, and gymnasium
• Basketball, badminton, and tennis courts

Admissions at Tenby International School Penang

Tenby Penang accepts students from Nursery (age 3) through Year 11 (age 16) in both the international and Malaysian streams. Class sizes are capped at 25 students. Prospective families can arrange campus visits through the admissions office.

Contact: 04-892 7777, penang@tenby.edu.my.

Tenby International School Penang in Penang

Tenby’s campus sits in Tanjung Bungah, a residential area on Penang island’s north coast, roughly 15 minutes from George Town. The Penang international schools directory lists all registered international schools in the state. Penang island has a concentration of established international schools, and Tenby’s four decades of operation place it among the longest-serving.