Primary School
Primary School

Primary School

In our Primary School in Penang, students are curious, confident and resilient learners who thrive within a strong sense of community. Guided by specialist teachers, they are constantly challenged to deepen their knowledge and develop new skills. Following the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge curriculum for English, Mathematics and Science, our students benefit from a rich, global approach to learning, alongside a wide range of co-curricular activities and leadership opportunities to foster personal growth.

Our curriculum

Students at Straits International Penang Primary follow the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge Curriculum for English, Mathematics and Science.

Year 1 & 2 (Key Stage 1)

Students develop their literacy skills and enjoy the challenge of developing their phonics into spelling, grammar and punctuation skills. They develop good habits in reading and writing and start to become competent in speaking and listening.

Our curriculum covers a diverse range of subjects:

  • English 
  • Mathematics 
  • Science 
  • Computer Science 
  • Humanities 
  • Mandarin 
  • Bahasa Melayu 
  • Art 
  • Music 
  • Drama 
  • Physical Education 
  • Sejarah (Malaysian history for Malaysian citizens) 
  • English as an Additional Language (for students who need extra support in English) 
  • Islamic Studies (Muslim students)

For Challenge Week, students also get involved in a week of fun, service-based activities in the local community. 

Year 1 & 2 (Key Stage 1)

Year 3 to 6 (Key Stage 2)

Students build upon the knowledge and skills from Key Stage 1, with learning becoming more in-depth as they progress. They increasingly take responsibility for their learning and development, growing in independence. Mandarin classes are now conducted entirely in Mandarin and students are presented with more opportunities for wider school roles, such as sports teams, school council and whole school productions.

The curriculum expands across a variety of subjects: 

  • English 
  • Mathematics 
  • Science 
  • Computer Science 
  • Humanities 
  • Mandarin 
  • Bahasa Melayu 
  • Art 
  • Music 
  • Drama 
  • Physical Education 
  • Sejarah (Malaysian history for Malaysian citizens) 
  • English as an Additional Language (for students who need extra support in English) 
  • Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)

During Challenge Week, Years 4 and above take a trip within Malaysia for fun, service-based and team-building activities.

In these crucial years, students are instilled with the belief that they can achieve anything. 

Year 3 to 6 (Key Stage 2)

A typical day at school in our Primary School

Every day at Straits International School in Penang is filled with exciting learning experiences and discoveries for your child. While timetables vary across the year groups, here’s an example of what happens in our Primary School.

Core learning pillars

At Straits Penang, students develop independence and gain confidence in their learning journey. Through our Primary core learning pillars, they begin to build a solid academic foundation, foster social and collaborative skills, thrive in a multilingual environment and access global opportunities, setting the stage for future success.

Academic achievement
Academic achievement

Enjoy personalised learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills and understanding

Life competencies
Life competencies

Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives

Multilingualism
Multilingualism

 Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages

International opportunities
International opportunities

Try global skill-building programmes and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork and leadership

Jessie

My kids absolutely love going to school. They're comfortable, constantly sharing stories about their activities, especially the CCAs. It's clear the school values us as parents, which makes us feel truly part of the community.

Jessie, Parent of International Primary

When to enrol?

At Straits International School in Bayan Lepas, we offer flexible enrolment for our Primary School throughout the academic year. Our admissions team is here to discuss your needs and guide you to select the right start date for your child.

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