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Why choose us

At Tenby Setia Eco Gardens we have created a vibrant, welcoming community dedicated to growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. 

Our students learn by leading – they confidently take on challenges, experiences and international opportunities to practise life skills daily, gaining hands-on experience that reinforces their learning and prepares them for shaping their own futures.   

Our beautiful campus offers a range of wonderful learning facilities, experiences and opportunities to enrich the learning of every student. Inside and outside our classrooms, they develop the life skills, the knowledge and the understanding to become capable of shaping their own futures.

With a diverse community of students from many countries and cultures, we celebrate our individual life experiences and many languages, cultivating mutual respect and developing a community of global citizens.

Our history

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens is part of the Tenby Schools family, one of the pioneers of International and Malaysian National education in Malaysia. Now with six campuses around Malaysia (Ipoh, Penang, Setia Eco Park, Setia Eco Gardens, Setia EcoHill and Tropicana Aman), we’ve gained a solid reputation for fostering academic excellence and building character. 

1960
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Established

Tenby Schools began in 1960 as a kindergarten for British expatriates in Malaysia. It was founded by Dorothy Nelson-Doig, who named the school after her hometown Tenby in Wales.

1960
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Established

Tenby Schools began in 1960 as a kindergarten for British expatriates in Malaysia. It was founded by Dorothy Nelson-Doig, who named the school after her hometown Tenby in Wales.

2000
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Growth

Over the next 40 years, Tenby Schools introduced the Malaysian Primary School Curriculum alongside the English curriculum, pioneering a dual-stream system.

2000
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Growth

Over the next 40 years, Tenby Schools introduced the Malaysian Primary School Curriculum alongside the English curriculum, pioneering a dual-stream system.

2013
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Opens in Johor

The Tenby Setia Eco Gardens International School opens.

2013
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Opens in Johor

The Tenby Setia Eco Gardens International School opens.

2013
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National school

Two years later, Sekolah Sri Tenby Setia Eco Gardens (Johor) opens to offer Malaysian students a different pathway. 

2013
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National school

Two years later, Sekolah Sri Tenby Setia Eco Gardens (Johor) opens to offer Malaysian students a different pathway. 

2018
Global

Tenby Schools joins the International Schools Partnership, connecting with schools worldwide.

2018
Global

Tenby Schools joins the International Schools Partnership, connecting with schools worldwide.

2024
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STEAM

Tenby School Setia Eco Gardens opens its Discovery Centre, purpose-built to support a STEAM learning approach that empowers students to rapidly develop and progress.

2024
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STEAM

Tenby School Setia Eco Gardens opens its Discovery Centre, purpose-built to support a STEAM learning approach that empowers students to rapidly develop and progress.

Excellent academic results

Our examination results reflect our commitment to academic excellence across the whole school. Our students consistently achieve strong results in Cambridge IGCSE and SPM examinations.

100%

A* Foreign Language Mandarin

iGCSE 2024

100%

A* to B First and Second Language Mandarin 

iGCSE 2024

100%

A* to B in Foreign Language Malay

iGCSE 2024

4.0

GPA  

SPM (Malaysia) 2024

96.3%

Pass Rate 

SPM (Malaysia) 2024

9 subjects

100% Pass rate 

SPM (Malaysia) 2024

Why choose Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens

Top reasons our families choose to belong here

Local and global success

As an ISP Tenby school, we balance our deep roots in Malaysia with the strength of the ISP global brand. 

Local and global success

As an ISP Tenby school, we balance our deep roots in Malaysia with the strength of the ISP global brand. 

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Discovery Centre

Our new Discovery Centre is designed to encourage exploration, experimentation and discovery. 

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Discovery Centre

Our new Discovery Centre is designed to encourage exploration, experimentation and discovery. 

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Johor Bahru location

Johor Bahru, boasts a flourishing economy fuelled by its strategic location just across the causeway from Singapore. 

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Johor Bahru location

Johor Bahru, boasts a flourishing economy fuelled by its strategic location just across the causeway from Singapore. 

Our community

At Tenby SEG, we believe that a strong partnership between parents and the school is key to creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. 

Our community

At Tenby SEG, we believe that a strong partnership between parents and the school is key to creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. 

Learning first

Our Learning.First™ approach is shared with ISP schools across the world, placing learners and their learning at the heart of everything we do. 

Learning first

Our Learning.First™ approach is shared with ISP schools across the world, placing learners and their learning at the heart of everything we do. 

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Discover passions

Discover passions and build life skills through extracurricular activities, cultural exchanges, and unique ISP  programmes like ILOS - International Learning Opportunities for Students, preparing for a connected and ever-changing world. 

Kids playing guitars
Discover passions

Discover passions and build life skills through extracurricular activities, cultural exchanges, and unique ISP  programmes like ILOS - International Learning Opportunities for Students, preparing for a connected and ever-changing world. 

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Wellbeing support

Tenby Setia Eco Gardens cultivates a nurturing community that supports every child’s overall wellbeing. 

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Wellbeing support

Tenby Setia Eco Gardens cultivates a nurturing community that supports every child’s overall wellbeing. 

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Microsoft Showcase School

As the first international school in Johor to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status, our staff are trained to create student-centred, inclusive learning experiences which empower our young learners and stimulate the development of 21st century life skills including digital literacy and problem-solving.

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Microsoft Showcase School

As the first international school in Johor to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status, our staff are trained to create student-centred, inclusive learning experiences which empower our young learners and stimulate the development of 21st century life skills including digital literacy and problem-solving.

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Join the Tenby Thunder team

If sports is your passion, Tenby Thunder is calling! Join us for thrilling games and tournaments as we compete against other schools across Johor and Malaysia in both International and National sporting events. 

Kids practicing martial arts
Join the Tenby Thunder team

If sports is your passion, Tenby Thunder is calling! Join us for thrilling games and tournaments as we compete against other schools across Johor and Malaysia in both International and National sporting events. 

Our core principles

We are a school which puts learners and amazing learning first. Our purpose, mission and values reflect this and our Tenby Learner Profile sets out the attributes we want our students to develop to grow the world’s most curious, confident minds.

Enquire now

To learn more about why your should choose us as your school in Johor, get in touch with our friendly admissions team today.

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