Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
860 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30+ |
| Most common nationality |
Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, British, USA, Hong Kong, Russian, Australian, Taiwanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Percentage of Malaysian pupils - 34% and international pupils 66% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes - Native Speaker 70%. Using English to instruct students. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as Additional Language – outside of school hours |
| Max. number of students per class |
Max 25 pupils/class |
| Average number of students per class |
Average 22 pupils/class |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Year 3 Onwards 1:1 iPad/laptop |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Education IGCSE, A-levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, depending on the Year Group |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In accordance with the school's Homework Policy |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Cambridge English Test for Children aged 5 + and 6+, CAT4 and writing test for children aged 7+ and above, class observation/interview with Head of Schools/Assistant Heads |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applying six months in advance is recommended but does not guarantee admission. Acceptance is subject to school discretion, capacity for the requested year, and assessment results as per our Official Admission Policy. All final placement decisions are based on these and other necessary factors. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
We accept applications year-round; however, entry into Years 11, 12, and 13 is subject to specific exceptions. Admission for these senior year groups is assessed on a case-by-case basis and remains at the sole discretion of the school. |
| School start time |
8:00 am but pupils should be dropped off by 7:45am |
| School finish time |
3:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Co-curricular activities are offered from 3.20pm to 6.00pm |
| School bus service available |
While the school does not operate an internal bus service, we can recommend independent transport providers for your convenience. Please note that all arrangements are made directly with the provider |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Students may sign up for our co-curricular (CCA) activities, which offers approximately 120 diverse options delivered by both the school and external providers. Please note that while many school-led activities are included, some external programmes may require additional fees |
| Facilities at the school |
Multipurpose hall, dance studio, junior and senior school libraries, art gallery, 500-seat auditorium, drama rooms, music rooms, bespoke Sixth Form Centre |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Astroturf field, an 8x25 lane swimming pool, a learners pool, MPH (basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Stonyhurst International School Penang is a modern coeducational day school founded on the 430-year legacy of Stonyhurst College in the UK. Guided by modern Ignatian pedagogy, we nurture intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, and social responsibility in our pupils through "cura personalis", a philosophy which focuses on the care for and development of the whole person. Our state-of-the-art building offers world-class facilities for academics, theatre, music, and sports, all designed to foster interaction and communication across year groups, encouraging a sense of unity and community within the school. Guided by the motto Quant Je Puis—"as much as I can"—we strive to inspire academic excellence, personal growth, and compassionate leadership in our pupils, preparing them to lead purposeful lives as "men and women for others." |