Prince of Wales Island International School (Balik Pulau Campus)
Established in 2011, POWIIS Balik Pulau campus (POWIIS BP) has become one of the most prestigious and successful day and boarding schools in South East Asia. Through its powerful blend of academic rigour and nurturing pastoral care, POWIIS offers our students ‘an adventure for the mind, and a home for the heart’.With high quality and experienced educators from all over the world, the school brings expertise to its diverse student body, comprising students from over 20 different nationalities. POWIIS BP delivers a broad and balanced education based on the English National Curriculum for students aged 11 to 19, offering an academic pathway from IGCSE to A Levels.
Prince of Wales Island International School (Tanjung Bungah Campus)
INTRODUCTION
Established in September 2019, POWIIS Tanjung Bungah campus (POWIIS TB) started as a Primary school and is now a leading Middle School in Penang, Malaysia, offering high-quality learning for children aged 3 to 13. Students are at the heart of all we do and our rich, broad curriculum offers something for everyone. Mandarin, sport, technology and the performing and creative arts help develop articulate, confident, well-rounded children prepared for the ever-changing world they live in. POWIIS TB delivers a broad and balanced education, with experienced and highly qualified teachers and age-appropriate facilities, ensuring every student is well-supported throughout their educational journey, laying a strong foundation for their future success.
SERVICES
Offers a broad and balanced education based as per age group below:
POWIIS (Tanjung Bungah Campus): Nursery to Year 8 (Age 3 to Age 13)
POWIIS (Balik Pulau Campus): Year 7 to Year 13 (Age 11 to Age 19)
Boarding school: POWIIS offers full, weekly & flexi boarding options for students. Our boarding houses are purpose built and located within campus. We have two Heads of Hall who lead a team consisting of teachers and staff to manage and run activities for our boarders. Boarding at POWIIS provides an opportunity for students to develop character and learn to be independent. In addition, they are able to build friendships and make connections with students who come from diverse cultural backgrounds.
PROGRAMMES
TANJUNG BUNGAH CAMPUS (Ages 3-13)
Beyond the classroom activities
- Year Group Residential Trips
- Curriculum Trips
- Over 50 different options for Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs)
- FOBISIA and AIMS Events
- Beach School and Outdoor Education
Programmes & Opportunities
- Year Group Residential Trips
- Design Engineer & Construct (DEC)
- Student Leadership Opportunities (ie. House captains, student council, eco warriors)
- 1-1 Instrumental Music Programme
- POWIIS Primary Players (Drama)
- Swimming Programmes
- EAL (English support programme)
BALIK PULAU CAMPUS (Ages 11-19)
Beyond the classroom activities
- Year Group Team Building Trips
- Curriculum Trips
- Over 50 different options for Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs)
- Outdoor Education Leading to Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards
- FOBISIA and AIMS Events
- Arts Academy
Programmes & Opportunities
- POWIIS Projects (in line with SDGs)
- World’s Scholars Cup (WSC) and Model United Nations (MUN)
- Perhentian Outreach Trips
- Student Leadership Opportunities (ie. Junior house captains, student council, clubs and committees etc.)
- 1-1 Instrumental Music Programme
- EAL (English support programme)
COURSE CATEGORIZATION
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – For ages 3-5
- Nursery & Reception
Key Stage 1 (KS1) – For ages 5-7
- Year 1 & 2
Key Stage 2 (KS2) – For ages 7-11
- Year 3 to 6
Key Stage 3 (KS3) – For ages 11-14
- Year 7 to 9
Key Stage 4 (KS4) – For ages 14-16
- Year 10 to 11
Key Stage 5 (KS3)/ Sixth Form – For ages 16-19
- Year 12 to 13
ACCOLADES & AWARDS
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