International school · Simpang Ampat, Penang
Sri KDU International School Penang
Formerly GEMS International School of Pearl City, Penang (opened 2015): the school's official Prospectus 2025-2026 states it was known as GEMS International School, was rebranded into XCL International School in 2022, and later aligned with its Kuala Lumpur sister schools as Sri KDU International School, Penang. The GEMS candidate is therefore collected under this current name (RENAMED).
At a glance
Fees
Academic year: 2026/2027 · 3 terms per year (Term 1: August-December, Term 2: January-March, Term 3: April-June); term amounts are unequal as printed - Term 1 is 40% and Terms 2 and 3 are 30% each of the annual fee
| Level | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS1 | RM19,090 |
| FS2 | RM19,090 |
| Year 1 | RM30,050 |
| Year 2 | RM31,670 |
| Year 3 | RM33,880 |
| Year 4 | RM38,220 |
| Year 5 | RM40,960 |
| Year 6 | RM43,150 |
| Year 7 | RM47,120 |
| Year 8 | RM48,780 |
| Year 9 | RM49,870 |
| Year 10 | RM52,660 |
| Year 11 | RM52,660 |
| Year 12 | RM55,130 |
| Year 13 | RM52,500 |
Annual tuition fees as printed on the official Fee Structure page for the August 2026/2027 intake. Per-term amounts as printed (Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3): FS1 & FS2 7636/5727/5727; Year 1 12020/9015/9015; Year 2 12668/9501/9501; Year 3 13552/10164/10164; Year 4 15288/11466/11466; Year 5 16384/12288/12288; Year 6 17260/12945/12945; Year 7 18848/14136/14136; Year 8 19512/14634/14634; Year 9 19948/14961/14961; Year 10 & Year 11 21064/15798/15798; Year 12 22052/16539/16539; Year 13 21000/15750/15750. A single per_period figure is therefore not recorded, to avoid misrepresenting the unequal terms.
One-off and other charges
| Charge | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | RM1,500 | one-time, non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Registration Fee (EYFS) (Malaysian students) | RM4,500 | one-time, non-refundable |
| Registration Fee (EYFS) (International students) | RM8,000 | one-time, non-refundable |
| Registration Fee (Year 1 - Year 13) (Malaysian students) | RM9,000 | one-time, non-refundable |
| Registration Fee (Year 1 - Year 13) (International students) | RM10,000 | one-time, non-refundable |
| Deposit (EYFS) | RM5,000 | refundable with 1 full academic term's written notice |
| Deposit (Year 1 - Year 11) (Malaysian students) | RM8,000 | refundable with 1 full academic term's written notice |
| Deposit (Year 1 - Year 11) (International students) | RM10,000 | refundable with 1 full academic term's written notice |
| Deposit (Year 12 - Year 13) | RM5,000 | refundable with 1 full academic term's written notice |
First-year total (tuition + one-off charges)
| All students | RM30,590 – RM66,630 |
Computed from the school’s own published figures: annual tuition (its per-period fee x its periods per year, where the school publishes per-period fees) plus its published one-off charges. Boarding, meals, transport and EAL support are extra where the school charges for them.
English Language Learning Academy (ELLA): Wave 3 (CAT4 75-89) RM3,200 per term for Primary and Secondary, payable in addition to tuition; Waves 1-2 complimentary. Sibling discounts 10% (2nd child) and 15% (3rd and subsequent) on tuition fees only. Fees published are subject to annual revision (school's fee page). [sri-kdu-international-school-penang duplicate record] Fees published are subject to annual revision as printed. Sibling discounts as printed: 2nd child 10%, 3rd and subsequent children 15% on tuition only.
Source: the school’s own fees page · checked 9 October 2026
Admissions
The admissions process includes an application, review and age-appropriate assessment or interview before placement is confirmed; families can arrange a school visit (official website FAQ).
Source: https://srikdu.edu.my/penang/
Sources
Every figure on this page traces to the school’s own publications, checked 9 October 2026.