Balik Pulau Campus
Address:1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia.
Telephone:+604 868 9999
Fax:+604 868 9900
WeChat:POWIISMarketing
Tanjung Bungah Campus
Address:88, Jalan Loh Poh Heng, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Telephone:+604 893 9999
Prince of Wales Island International School
INTRODUCTION
The Prince of Wales Island International School (Balik Pulau) opened in 2011 and has rapidly established a local, national, and international reputation as one of Malaysia’s most significant schools. Situated in the green, safe, and tranquil environment of Balik Pulau. POWIIS offers a broad and balanced education based on the English National Curriculum for students aged 11-19. In September of 2019, our brand new purpose-built primary school for children aged 3-11 opened in Tanjung Bungah, unquestionably the outstanding primary campus in the region. August 2023 marks an exciting milestone for POWIIS Tanjung Bungah as we transition into a middle school, expanding our age range from 3 to 13. This development ensures that POWIIS now uniquely offers two purpose-built campuses, each providing outstanding teaching and age-appropriate facilities, guaranteeing every child a sure pathway to 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)
- 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