International school · Batu Ferringhi, Penang
The International School of Penang (Uplands)
At a glance
Fees
Tuition fees invoiced twice yearly (1st billing 10 August 2026, 2nd billing 28 December 2026) · The school states its figures exclude SST.
| Level | Per period |
|---|---|
| Reception | RM13,000 |
| Year 1 | RM15,900 |
| Year 2 | RM19,600 |
| Year 3 to 4 | RM23,200 |
| Year 5 to 6 | RM27,900 |
| Year 7 to 11 | RM35,700 |
| Years 12 to 13 (IB Diploma) | RM37,200 |
Per-billing amounts as printed (1st billing and 2nd billing are equal for each year group); annual totals are not printed on the page and are not computed here. Annual charge of RM2,500 per student payable to the school development fund, as printed.
One-off and other charges
| Charge | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Primary, Reception to Year 6) | RM800 | non-refundable, due with application |
| Application Fee (Secondary, Year 7 to Year 13) | RM848 | non-refundable, due with application; as printed (RM848) |
| I.S.P. Schools Association Membership Fee | RM1,000 | membership applicable to one parent only |
| Entrance Fee | RM7,000 | non-refundable |
| Enrolment Deposit | RM5,000 | refundable against breakage or loss of property, as printed; page also notes the deposit is non-refundable if the offered place is not taken up |
First-year total (tuition + one-off charges)
| All students | RM40,648 – RM89,048 |
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.
Page states the application fee and entrance fee, tuition fees for Year 7 to 13, and the school development fund will be subject to a 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) with effect from 1 September 2025. Sibling reduction as printed: 10% on tuition for the second child, 20% for the third or subsequent child; early-payment discount of 5% on tuition if paid by the stated early dates.
Source: the school’s own fees page · Archived copy — Wayback Machine · checked 9 October 2026
Sources
Every figure on this page traces to the school’s own publications, checked 9 October 2026.