Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70:30 |
| Native English and Malay speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Malay |
Additional English Support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use technology to support learning, not to drive it. In the classroom, pupils use age-appropriate digital tools to research, create, collaborate, practise key skills and receive feedback, while teachers use technology to enhance explanation, assessment and personalisation. Our approach is purposeful and balanced, with a strong focus on digital citizenship, safeguarding and ensuring that technology adds value to learning rather than distracting from it. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes. The school is able to use virtual classroom technology when needed, including online video conferencing for lesson delivery during emergencies or other periods of disruption. We have the core platforms, staff familiarity and operational systems in place to move learning online in a structured and effective way when required. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We have prayer rooms but do not subscribe to any one religion |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
A*-A 53% A*-C 88% |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
From A-level - 97% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Additional Education Needs, New to English |
| Learning support offered |
Full Multilinguism provision and SEN support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through targeted challenge |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes- full time |
| Entry evaluation for students |
CAT 4 on entry for Y3 and above, other tests as appropriate |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Safeguarding checks, CAT 4 |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
On going enrollment in most year groups |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
Primary: 14:30 (Fridays 12:30)
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Over 80 activities offered. |
| Sports activities included |
Yes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Auditorium, art rooms, canteen, design and technology laboratory, music rooms, medical centre, performing arts, ICT suites, individual music practice rooms, science laboratories, multi-purpose hall, boarding houses |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, tennis courts, swimming pool, wading pool, basketball courts, fitness suite |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Year 7 up |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Catering , trips, shared, en-suite rooms, access to school faculties |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Tenby School Ipoh offers a flexible academic structure that enables a variety of pathways between the International and Malaysian curriculum. Boarding House available (ages 12+) |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Academic results are excellent, but TSI understands that effective learning is about more than just academic achievement. TSI develops the whole person by meeting its students' physical, mental and emotional needs. |