Celebrating multilingualism

Language is more than a communication tool - it’s a gateway to cultural understanding, friendships and professional opportunities.

 

At Tenby Schools Penang, multilingualism is at the heart of our community. With students from over We have more than 800 students from more than 30 countries, we see language learning as essential for personal and academic success. From Early Years to A Level, learners build confidence in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

 

We offer extra support if your child needs additional English language lessons to ensure they keep up with their year group's standards and make the most of their learning opportunities. Our English Learning Centre offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, tailored to meet students' needs based on their current language proficiency.

This ensures that every student receives the right level of support to thrive academically. 

 

 

Key highlights

  • Multilingual offer from Early Year and Primary with Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and English offering
  • A core focus on English throughout
  • Additional languages offered include Chinese Mandarin

Languages offered

Early Years and Primary

Students learn both Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia and English, expanding their language skills.

Secondary School

Chinese (Mandarin)

Languages offered

Early Years and Primary

Students learn both Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia and English, expanding their language skills.

Secondary School

Chinese (Mandarin)

Empowering every learner

Through a rich mix of language experiences, we help students build the skills and resilience they need to thrive. 

Real-world language opportunities 

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities programme, our students immerse themselves in cultural exchanges, debates, and creative film projects—safe and exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practice and grow their language skills with confidence.

Tailored language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning. 
Every new student completes: 

  • Year 2 – Year 8 completes the CAT4 Assessment 

  • Year 9 and above completes the NGRT test 

  • (National school) Standard 2 – Form 4 completes the CAT4 Assessment 

Our goal: Students achieve at least B2 proficiency in English, ready for higher education standards.

Tailored language assessments

We believe in personalised language learning. 
Every new student completes: 

  • Year 2 – Year 8 completes the CAT4 Assessment 

  • Year 9 and above completes the NGRT test 

  • (National school) Standard 2 – Form 4 completes the CAT4 Assessment 

Our goal: Students achieve at least B2 proficiency in English, ready for higher education standards.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities programme, our students immerse themselves in cultural exchanges, debates, and creative film projects - safe and exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practice and grow their language skills with confidence.

Real-world language opportunities

Through International School Partnerships' International Opportunities programme, our students immerse themselves in cultural exchanges, debates, and creative film projects - safe and exciting rehearsal spaces where they can practice and grow their language skills with confidence.

Resources for parents 

We support parents in helping their children grow linguistically: 

  • Guides, webinars, and language tips to reinforce learning at home 

  • Practical tools to help with your child’s multilingual development 

Resources for parents 

We support parents in helping their children grow linguistically: 

  • Guides, webinars, and language tips to reinforce learning at home 

  • Practical tools to help with your child’s multilingual development 

Curious about how your child can grow their language skills?

Chat with our friendly Admissions team to explore how we support your child's language learning journey, from assessments to real-world experiences at Tenby Schools Penang.

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