The Best Boarding Schools in Penang

Discover the best Boarding Schools in Penang in this 2025 guide. Explore top-rated schools, tuition costs, parent reviews, and more.

The Best Boarding Schools in Penang

Learn more about the benefits of choosing Penang for a boarding school as well as which are the Best Boarding Schools in the region of Penang.

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Choosing Penang for a Boarding School Education

Mix of Tradition and Modernity

Penang is a blend of history and modernity. Students are given the opportunity to experience the richness of Malaysian culture, with all its modern conveniences. From the historical sites and bustling markets to modern facilities, this region offers a holistic environment for students to explore and learn.

A Strong Community Sense

The sense of community is one of the essential benefits of schooling at a boarding school in Penang. The spirit of community here is enacted by boarding schools that afford students and teachers the opportunity to live and learn together. This conducive environment can be used to develop strong, lifelong friendships, developing a network of relations that become a second family. The sense of belonging and support acts as a prerequisite toward personal development and success in studies.

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Why Choose a Boarding School?

Boarding schools provide a structured and continued learning environment. There are fewer distractions than day schools, and therefore, students are in a much better position to focus on their studies. The dedicated time for academics, plus access to teachers and resources on a 24/7 basis, helps a student reach full potential. This focused setting encourages discipline, responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

Top rated Boarding Schools in Penang 2025

This Boarding Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Boarding Schools in Penang

  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • The Global College
    1 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 20940
    eur
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Schloss Krumbach International School
    2 reviews
    Vorarlberg - Austria
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 39900
    eur
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • Smiling International School
    1 reviews
    Ferrara - Emilia Romagna
    Cambridge, IB Diploma
    From 6980
    eur
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • The Global College
    1 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 20940
    eur
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Schloss Krumbach International School
    2 reviews
    Vorarlberg - Austria
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 39900
    eur
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • Smiling International School
    1 reviews
    Ferrara - Emilia Romagna
    Cambridge, IB Diploma
    From 6980
    eur

US Curriculum Boarding Schools in Penang

  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro Academy
    0 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL
    From 59500
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro Academy
    0 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL
    From 59500
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf

British Curriculum Boarding Schools in Penang

  • Rugby School Thailand
    0 reviews
    Bang Lamung District - Chon Buri
    A Level, Cambridge, IGCSE
    From 14000
    usd
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Greater Geneva
    0 reviews
    Thonon-les-Bains - Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
    American Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 68000
    eur
  • Schloss Krumbach International School
    2 reviews
    Vorarlberg - Austria
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 39900
    eur
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • Rugby School Thailand
    0 reviews
    Bang Lamung District - Chon Buri
    A Level, Cambridge, IGCSE
    From 14000
    usd
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Greater Geneva
    0 reviews
    Thonon-les-Bains - Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
    American Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 68000
    eur
  • Schloss Krumbach International School
    2 reviews
    Vorarlberg - Austria
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 39900
    eur
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur

How much do Boarding Schools in Penang cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for Boarding Schools in ranges between $13900 and $41000. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $101100.

The average yearly cost is $32000, around $3200 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $10200.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore Boarding Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of Boarding Schools in Penang

  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • 4.I know the Krumbach school in Austria where my niece Anne Princess GAKIZA, orphan of father and mother studies. This school takes care of all her needs (school fees, travel and accommodation, health care and insurance, ect. ..) and develop the child’s talents. As legal guardian, I am very delighted to have my niece in Krumbach school and I would recommend this school without a second thought…The orphan has a wonderful time at school with excellent relationships and attention, love and adequate education. In addition to her strong open-mindedness in the scientific field, she is learning several languages ​​which is also a very pleasant tool to start for a long subsequent journey of study and learning!
    The school allows also for very organized control of the behavior and needs of students in a more specific and personalized way.
    I would like to thank all the staff and educational leaders of the school for the period already spent by my niece at Kumbrach school and the quality/service that was provided.
    An exceptional school attentive to the specific needs of children, in a wonderful environment for children to learn and develop their creativity.
    The school’s strong points are the maintenance of permanent liaison with parents, the communication of informations which trace the activities carried out by the children as well as the academic results of each term. You know it’s a good school when your child can’t wait to return at the end of the holidays.

    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • Our son is in his third year at the school. And we can already form an opinion about everything.
    The first thing that sticks in the mind is the location: a castle on a mountain in the middle of the forest with an inexpressible view and always fresh air.
    Secondly, the daily routine and hygiene in everything is observed with Austrian pedantry.
    Third, the offices, lodging and recreation rooms, library, are modern and comfortable.
    Fourth, the new sports ground, bicycles, contribute to the physical development of students.
    Fifth, the kitchen, it deserves special praise. Diverse, full, healthy food. Special thanks for the days of cuisines of different nations. Pupils not only familiarize themselves with the dishes of the world, but also actively participate in their preparation.
    The sixth is collective, creative work. Joint productions of plays, cognitive visits to museums, theaters, exhibitions, movies, concerts. Annual outings for skiing and skating in winter, hiking in summer and tourist trips to European countries. This is a topic for a separate comment.
    And, finally, the seventh is the main thing. Educational process. Bilingualism! Education is a two-way process, teacher – student. The approach to the selection of teachers is serious. Not every teacher is able to be enthusiastic about his subject, complex to teach simply, while maintaining the subordination. It works here.
    There are no perfect schools, as well as people. The administration solves force-majeure circumstances, nuances in requirements, difficulties in adaptation of teenagers and young men (at the expense of their moral and physical health) skillfully, keeping the spirit of the school and the priority of education.
    We are sincerely grateful to all those who work, bring up, educate our son, showing him respect.
    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • I am very happy with choosing this place. Great approach, very nice atmosphere
    Read more
    Written December 12, 2023
  • Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ? 
    Read more
    Written May 10, 2023
  • When I remember my time at the Humboldt Boarding School in Lindenberg, I think of competent teachers and a headmistress who always took care of us. I always knew that I would be supported with any problem.
    Read more
    Written April 26, 2023
  • One of Ranum Efterskole’s greatest philosophies states that the best way to learn is to experience.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The reason why we chose Ranum Efterskole College was simple: we could find a spirited, stimulating and supportive community in Ranum, that are not always treasured in our local education system. The most pleasant of it all is seeing the relaxing smiles, confident faces, healthy bodies, and learn all about the many adventures … including our son & daughter, who are 8821km away from us.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Ranum Efterskole College cannot be described in brief! We are so impressed with the great work that was done for our girls. All teachers and staff are at work from day one, they are all so happy, positive and helpful, and it lasted all year long. I am wildly impressed by the contact group teacher who took good care of our girls. I was at ease, even though we live abroad.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I have really benefitted from being in the international programme, which gave me an opportunity to experience many different cultures first hand, improve myself academically and develop my social skills at a completely different level. REC has shown me how diversity and an open mind can result in a strong community.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I looked at many different international schools across Europe and came across the website for Ranum Efterskole College. The uniqueness of the school really caught my eye. I felt that it offered opportunities that no other school could.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju doesn’t expect children to have outcomes from every experience. Instead, they look for happiness and satisfaction. Children respond well to this philosophy. My daughter became more active, positive and engaged. She feels safe and comfortable with teachers always there for her and supporting her to become a better person.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • 4.I know the Krumbach school in Austria where my niece Anne Princess GAKIZA, orphan of father and mother studies. This school takes care of all her needs (school fees, travel and accommodation, health care and insurance, ect. ..) and develop the child’s talents. As legal guardian, I am very delighted to have my niece in Krumbach school and I would recommend this school without a second thought…The orphan has a wonderful time at school with excellent relationships and attention, love and adequate education. In addition to her strong open-mindedness in the scientific field, she is learning several languages ​​which is also a very pleasant tool to start for a long subsequent journey of study and learning!
    The school allows also for very organized control of the behavior and needs of students in a more specific and personalized way.
    I would like to thank all the staff and educational leaders of the school for the period already spent by my niece at Kumbrach school and the quality/service that was provided.
    An exceptional school attentive to the specific needs of children, in a wonderful environment for children to learn and develop their creativity.
    The school’s strong points are the maintenance of permanent liaison with parents, the communication of informations which trace the activities carried out by the children as well as the academic results of each term. You know it’s a good school when your child can’t wait to return at the end of the holidays.

    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • Our son is in his third year at the school. And we can already form an opinion about everything.
    The first thing that sticks in the mind is the location: a castle on a mountain in the middle of the forest with an inexpressible view and always fresh air.
    Secondly, the daily routine and hygiene in everything is observed with Austrian pedantry.
    Third, the offices, lodging and recreation rooms, library, are modern and comfortable.
    Fourth, the new sports ground, bicycles, contribute to the physical development of students.
    Fifth, the kitchen, it deserves special praise. Diverse, full, healthy food. Special thanks for the days of cuisines of different nations. Pupils not only familiarize themselves with the dishes of the world, but also actively participate in their preparation.
    The sixth is collective, creative work. Joint productions of plays, cognitive visits to museums, theaters, exhibitions, movies, concerts. Annual outings for skiing and skating in winter, hiking in summer and tourist trips to European countries. This is a topic for a separate comment.
    And, finally, the seventh is the main thing. Educational process. Bilingualism! Education is a two-way process, teacher – student. The approach to the selection of teachers is serious. Not every teacher is able to be enthusiastic about his subject, complex to teach simply, while maintaining the subordination. It works here.
    There are no perfect schools, as well as people. The administration solves force-majeure circumstances, nuances in requirements, difficulties in adaptation of teenagers and young men (at the expense of their moral and physical health) skillfully, keeping the spirit of the school and the priority of education.
    We are sincerely grateful to all those who work, bring up, educate our son, showing him respect.
    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • I am very happy with choosing this place. Great approach, very nice atmosphere
    Read more
    Written December 12, 2023
  • Our son is 8 years in BISP, next year graduating the IB program. We are so lucky being a part of the school community, having all the experiences in all offered sports, singing , art and foreign languages! Growing in multinational, tolerant, warm hearted environment, learning to give, to think criticaly, to enjoy friendship, active life style and celebrate diversity has been the best choice of school and we would do it again! Love our school! My son hopes it is still here for his future children after 20 years ? 
    Read more
    Written May 10, 2023
  • When I remember my time at the Humboldt Boarding School in Lindenberg, I think of competent teachers and a headmistress who always took care of us. I always knew that I would be supported with any problem.
    Read more
    Written April 26, 2023
  • One of Ranum Efterskole’s greatest philosophies states that the best way to learn is to experience.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The reason why we chose Ranum Efterskole College was simple: we could find a spirited, stimulating and supportive community in Ranum, that are not always treasured in our local education system. The most pleasant of it all is seeing the relaxing smiles, confident faces, healthy bodies, and learn all about the many adventures … including our son & daughter, who are 8821km away from us.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Ranum Efterskole College cannot be described in brief! We are so impressed with the great work that was done for our girls. All teachers and staff are at work from day one, they are all so happy, positive and helpful, and it lasted all year long. I am wildly impressed by the contact group teacher who took good care of our girls. I was at ease, even though we live abroad.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I have really benefitted from being in the international programme, which gave me an opportunity to experience many different cultures first hand, improve myself academically and develop my social skills at a completely different level. REC has shown me how diversity and an open mind can result in a strong community.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I looked at many different international schools across Europe and came across the website for Ranum Efterskole College. The uniqueness of the school really caught my eye. I felt that it offered opportunities that no other school could.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • NLCS Jeju doesn’t expect children to have outcomes from every experience. Instead, they look for happiness and satisfaction. Children respond well to this philosophy. My daughter became more active, positive and engaged. She feels safe and comfortable with teachers always there for her and supporting her to become a better person.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023

Summary

With a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, Penang is an ideal place for education at a boarding school. It's an academic environment where focus on studies and holistic development helps students develop all the tools necessary to succeed. With so much on offer, a boarding school in Penang promises an enriching and supportive environment that is hard to find anywhere else. Feel free to explore further our collection consisted of the Best Boarding Schools in Asia.