Prince of Wales Island International School
Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS) is a leading British-curriculum international school in Penang, Malaysia. Opened in 2011, the school has rapidly established an outstanding reputation locally and internationally. POWIIS operates two campuses: the main Balik Pulau campus for secondary students (ages 11-19) and the Tanjung Bungah campus for primary and middle school students (ages 3-13). The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, with students progressing through IGCSE to A-Levels.\n\nPOWIIS is a member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) and is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education. The Balik Pulau campus is set on extensive grounds offering exceptional facilities including a full-boarding house, sports complex, swimming pool, performing arts centre, and modern science laboratories. The school is known for its strong pastoral care, co-curricular program, and commitment to developing well-rounded, confident students prepared for top universities worldwide.
Key Information
Curriculum
British
IGCSE
A-Levels
British National Curriculum
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Advanced Level Qualifications
Language
English
Age Range
3 - 19 years
Boarding
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding
School Calendar
Northern Hemisphere
Established
2011