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Below, we have compiled the top 6 British international schools in Penang according to our users. However, there are another 5 British schools to choose from in the city (and 12 total international schools.) You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Penang based on your requirements.

Best 6 British International Schools in Penang

Out of a total of 11 British International Schools in Penang (and 12 total International Schools in Penang)

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Straits International School Penang

Straits International School Penang offers a stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment, defined by its pursuit for excellence in all areas and based on its guiding belief in the ideal of meritocracy. SIS fosters a positive and rewarding learning community, with a strong emphasis on respect for all individuals irrespective of race, creed or belief systems.
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM19,240
to: RM48,640

Tenby Schools Penang

Learning is about getting better - academically, socially, emotionally and more. Amazing learning happens when student surprise themselves by getting better to a level beyond that which they thought possible.
Curriculum
British, International, Malaysian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 16
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM15,528
to: RM57,189

Prince of Wales Island International School & POWIIS Primary

Truth, Wisdom, Integrity underpinned by Kindness
Connections and relationships
Courage, aspiration, resilience and effort
Curriculum
British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2026/2027
from: RM17,460
to: RM64,230

Fairview International School Penang

Fairview Penang is part of the Fairview International School's network. Dedicated to providing premier yet affordable education, Fairview International School was established in 1978 for parents seeking a more enriching and comprehensive form of learning. From its humble beginnings and only a handful of students, Fairview International School is now home to over 3,000 students in four IB World Schools across Malaysia, representing over 55 different nations. Fairview has inspired the minds of thousands of students over the years; students who not only achieve outstanding academic results but are nurtured socially, emotionally and physically. Our students leave the halls of Fairview as internationally minded global citizens, equipped with essential skills for the many challenges of the 21st century. Fairview Penang is the third campus and well-known for its closed knitted school community.
Curriculum
British, IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 16
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(1 review)

The International School of Penang (Uplands)

Since 1955, Uplands has been at the heart of education in Malaysia, nurturing internationally minded students who make a difference in their communities. As a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate, we are proud to offer a globally connected education rooted in best practices.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
4 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: RM24,800
to: RM70,800

Stonyhurst International School Penang

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."
Curriculum
British, International
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2025/2026
from: RM16,500
to: RM57,498
Reviews
(3 reviews)

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