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A 20-acre green campus, home to over 2,000 students from diverse backgrounds.
Key Stage 1 students exploring and learning through play at our on-site Nature School.
Building confidence from as young as 3 years old.
An inclusive community where students connect with friends from over 26 nationalities.
Ready for another day of learning, laughter and time with friends.
Strong academics, dedicated support and the confidence to succeed in IGCSE, A Level and beyond.
A Level students developing leadership skills through real opportunities to contribute and collaborate.
Staying curious with hands-on experiments in our science labs.
Giving students the space and confidence to express their ideas, explore their creativity and bring their imagination to life through art.
From Food & Nutrition lessons to pursuing pâtisserie beyond school, students can turn their interests into future pathways.
From sketching ideas to creating their own pieces, students bring designs to life in our Textiles Lab.
From training on our 5-acre field to representing the school and even the country, we support students in pursuing their sporting ambitions.
Building confidence in the water with swimming as part of every student’s school experience in our half-Olympic-size swimming pool.
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Tenby School Setia Eco Park

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

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What makes this school unique

ISP Malaysia’s flagship school and the first ISP school in Malaysia to achieve Mastering status.

A 20-acre campus with extensive facilities and 22 IGCSE subjects, creating pathways for every future.

Three (3) Malaysia Book of Records achievements, right here at Tenby.

The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 22,080 - 71,600
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service Yes
Availability Available places?
Part of
Tenby Schools
principal
Dr Iain Slade
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Malaysian Curriculum
Taught languages Malay, Mandarin, English, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is a welcoming community for students aged 3 to 18, offering two pathways on one campus: the International British curriculum leading to IGCSEs and A-Levels, and the Malaysian National curriculum leading to SPM. As the flagship and largest school in ISP Malaysia, we have been inspiring children to learn with curiosity and confidence for over 17 years. Our students achieve well above international averages, with an average grade of A, and our alumni continue their journeys at universities around the world. Our 20-acre campus gives students plenty of space to learn, explore and grow. From our dedicated Early Years Centre and Nature School to our 5-acre football field, 8-lane swimming pool, specialist science and Design & Technology labs, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Students can also discover their interests through over 130 co-curricular activities. At the heart of everything we do is Learning.First™. Every experience is designed with purpose — to spark curiosity, build confidence and help each child grow. Together with our students, parents and teachers, we create a caring community where everyone continues to learn!

This campus is part of Tenby Schools

No. 1, Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T, Seksyen U13, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

The Essentials

Tenby School Setia Eco Park has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
This campus is located in Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam, a township approximately a 40-minute drive west of Kuala Lumpur city center.

The school is accessible via the North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), placing it within a short drive of Klang (10 minutes), Subang Jaya (25 minutes), and Damansara (30 minutes).

Setia Eco Park is known for its eco-friendly environment, featuring forest parks, waterways, and dedicated bird and butterfly sanctuaries. The area offers a blend of residential living with amenities such as Setia City Mall for shopping, and various recreational facilities.

Stages
The International School is divided into Early Years (ages 3–5), Primary (ages 5–11), Secondary (ages 11–16), and Sixth Form (ages 17–18).

The National School comprises Primary (ages 6–12) and Secondary (ages 13–17).

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Our diverse community brings together students from over 26 nationalities. Alongside Malaysian students, our international community includes students from South Korea, Japan, China, the UK, Australia, the US, Germany, the Netherlands and many more.

Additional learning support
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for international students, including those starting with zero English, helping them build the language skills and confidence to learn and settle into school life.

Country affiliation
The school is not officially affiliated with any particular country, but it follows the British curriculum and assessment system.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation and operates as a secular institution.

School day structure
The school day runs from 7.30AM to 2.30PM for Primary and Secondary students. Co-curricular activities (CCAs) are available after school from 2.40PM to 3.40PM, with after-school care available until 6.00PM.

Bus service
School transportation services are managed by external providers. Parents arrange directly with these providers for student pick-up and drop-off.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not offered. After-school care is provided until 6pm.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a uniform. The uniform design and requirements vary by Early Years, Primary and Secondary levels; details are in the Parents' Handbook.

Food Options
Cafeterias offer breakfast and lunch with a variety of Asian, Western, and vegetarian dishes; cashless payment is available. In the International Primary School, lunch options are chosen from healthy options or a packed lunch.

House System
The campus operates a whole-school House System. Students are assigned to Falcon, Tiger, Dragon, or Phoenix and can earn House Points for sport, environmental work, community service, and culture and creativity.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP) and lies within the Tenby Schools Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Tenby School Setia Eco Park ranges from MYR 22,080 to MYR 71,600 for 2026/27.

Application Fee: RM 2,000 per child (Non-refundable)
Registration Fee: RM 7,000 per child (Non-refundable)
Deposit: 50% of Term Fee

Annual Tuition Fees by Year Group

The school operates on a three-term academic year system.

Nursery (Ages 3-4) and Reception (Ages 4-5)
- Tuition fee per term: RM 7,800
- Annual tuition fee: RM 23,400

Primary Years (Ages 5-11)
- Year 1 (Ages 5-6): RM 9.250 per term, RM 27,750 annually
- Year 2 (Ages 6-7): RM 11,130 per term, RM 33,390 annually
- Year 3 (Ages 7-8): RM 13,070 per term, RM 39,210 annually
- Year 4 (Ages 8-9): RM 14,420 per term, RM 43,260 annually
- Year 5 (Ages 9-10): RM 15,550 per term, RM 46,650 annually
- Year 6 (Ages 10-11): RM 16,580 per term, RM 49,740 annually

Secondary Years (Ages 11-16)
- Year 7 (Ages 11-12): RM 18,820 per term, RM 56,460 annually
- Year 8 (Ages 12-13): RM 19,250 per term, RM 57,750 annually
- Year 9 (Ages 13-14): RM 21,400 per term, RM 64,200 annually
- Year 10 (Ages 14-15): RM 23,320 per term, RM 69,960 annually
- Year 11 (Ages 15-16): RM 24,010 per term, RM 72,030 (paid over 2 terms only)

A-Level Programme (Ages 16-18)
- Tuition fee: RM 15,180 per term, RM 75,900 per year
- Program duration: 5 terms total

Additional Mandatory Fees
Resources Fee: RM 1,500 annually
- Paid in three installments: RM 500 per term
Academics

Tenby School Setia Eco Park teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Malaysian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
For Early Years (ages 3–5), learning is play-based in a trilingual environment, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

In the International Primary School, students follow the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), fostering global mindedness.

The International Secondary School (Years 7–11) follows an enriched English National Curriculum, leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations at the end of Year 11.

In Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students prepare for Cambridge AS and A Level programmes.

For the Malaysian National School pathway, students follow the KSSR curriculum from ages 6–12 and progress to the KSSM curriculum from ages 13–17, culminating in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

Exam Results
International Primary – GL Assessment:
  • Average Standard Age Score (SAS) of 113, 12% above the global average
  • 1 in 3 students progressing beyond expected levels


International Secondary - IGCSE:
  • 58% of grades achieved A–A
  • 1 in 5 students achieving straight A's


Pre-University - A Level:
  • 54% of grades achieved A–A
  • 1 in 3 students achieving 3A's or above


National Secondary - SPM:
  • 63% of grades achieved A–A
  • 1 in 4 students achieving straight A's
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school incorporates a "Life Competencies Framework" to support social and emotional development, backed by research with Cambridge University. This framework focuses on building self-belief, resilience through "Good Struggles," and fostering a love for lifelong learning by sparking curiosity. Teachers act as "co-pilots," guiding students to take ownership of their learning and make decisions that drive their growth, creating a supportive atmosphere grounded in trust and positive relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
While not a specialist SEN school, Tenby considers applications from students with special educational needs on a case-by-case basis. The evaluation process involves an interview with the SEN Counselor or Head of School and a trial class to assess the student's needs and the school's capacity to support them.

This individualized approach ensures that any support provided aligns with the school's resources and the student's requirements. The school aims to accommodate a range of learning needs, provided they can be met within the existing educational framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers a dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) program through its Learning Centre (TLC). This support is tailored to students' current language proficiency, providing additional English language lessons to help them achieve fluency and keep pace with their year group's academic standards. New EAL learners benefit from bespoke induction with intensive and targeted programs.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's approach to wellbeing is interwoven with its social and emotional learning programs, which emphasize self-belief, resilience, and curiosity. They aim to create a supportive atmosphere grounded in trust and positive relationships. While specific mental wellbeing programs aren't explicitly detailed, the school's focus on pastoral care and the International Schools Partnership's (ISP) emphasis on "Life Competencies" indirectly support students' mental and emotional health.

Safeguarding
Tenby Schools has a comprehensive Group Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. This policy outlines procedures for responding to concerns about a child's welfare, preventing unsuitable people from working with children, and ensuring children's safety and wellbeing. The policy is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices in child protection.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Tenby International School Setia Eco Park was established in 2008, built upon the long-standing heritage of Tenby Schools which began in 1960. The original Tenby school was founded by Mrs. Dorothy Nelson-Doig as a kindergarten for British expatriates in Malaysia, named after her hometown in Wales. Over decades, Tenby Schools pioneered a dual-stream system integrating both the Malaysian National Curriculum and the English IGCSE curriculum. Since January 2018, Tenby Schools has been part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network.

Community
The school community includes students from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Community events are held throughout the year, such as international days, cultural dress-up days, and charity fundraisers. The school also celebrates key local and international festivals, involving students and parents in performances and classroom-based activities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Tenby Schools Parents Association (TSPA) plays an active role in building connections between parents, teachers, and the wider school community. It supports school-wide initiatives such as charity drives, International Day celebrations, and cultural festivals. The TSPA also organizes welcome events for new families and provides volunteer support for class activities and excursions. Coffee Morning events are held regularly to gather feedback and plan upcoming events.
Gallery
The Eco committee proudly unveiling the new greenhouse, an opportunity for students to learn more about sustainability.
The Eco committee proudly unveiling the new greenhouse, an opportunity for students to learn more about sustainability. (credit TIS Facebook)
This Coffee Morning event had over 50 parents join, to learn more about giving balanced support to enhance the children's learning.
This Coffee Morning event had over 50 parents join, to learn more about giving balanced support to enhance the children's learning. (credit TIS Facebook)
The entire school community came together for Sports Day, which was held at the Panasonic Stadium.
The entire school community came together for Sports Day, which was held at the Panasonic Stadium. (credit TIS Facebook)
The school celebrated Chinese New Year with student performances and a traditional Lion Dance.
The school celebrated Chinese New Year with student performances and a traditional Lion Dance. (credit TIS Facebook)
The Year 7s visited Janda Balik during their School Camp adventure
The Year 7s visited Janda Balik during their School Camp adventure (credit TIS Facebook)
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus spans 20 acres in Setia Eco Park and offers spacious classrooms and tree-lined boulevards. The Early Years Centre provides open classrooms, playgrounds and water and sand play areas, while Nature School offers outdoor, sensory play. Academic and creative facilities include science laboratories, design and technology labs, a food technology lab, art rooms and a music room. The campus also houses a Pre-University (Sixth Form) centre, a library with 29,000+ books, a multipurpose hall, and sports facilities including football fields, sports halls and basketball courts.

Sports Facilities
The campus features a 5-acre football field suitable for football, rugby, cricket and other field sports. Basketball courts provide space for practices and games. Sports halls accommodate badminton, tennis, volleyball, futsal and other indoor activities. The facilities support a broad range of outdoor and indoor sports with seating for spectators at the football field.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories enable practical experiments in biology, chemistry and physics. Design and technology labs provide space for hands-on projects. A food technology lab allows experiments with recipes and cooking science. ICT suites support coding, programming and AI activities. The library houses 29,000+ books and the Pre-University (Sixth Form) centre serves post-16 learners.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers over 110 co-curricular activities. Forest School and Model UN are among the options. After School Care is available until 6pm. The co-curricular programme emphasizes leadership, global outlook and life skills.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers two curricula: the British International pathway and Malaysia's National pathway. A dedicated Post-16 A Level Centre is on campus to support pre-university study. Academic achievement is strong in IGCSE, A Level and SPM examinations. A life-skills framework endorsed by Cambridge University supports interpersonal and global competencies.

Arts & Creative
Specialist teaching in art, music, physical education, languages and computing supports creative development. The campus offers a broad co-curricular program with over 110 activities. The library provides access to 29,000+ books for reading and research.

Cultural & Language
Students learn English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin at all levels with native-speaking teachers. The National pathway is enriched with a Dual Language Programme (DLP) to promote bilingual fluency. Language learning is integrated from the early years.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular offerings include Forest School and Model UN as part of more than 100 activities designed to build leadership and global perspective. Students participate in a range of clubs, sports and creative pursuits to foster collaboration.

Community & Service
Through our Service and Community Pillar, students have opportunities to give back to society through meaningful experiences. These include our annual Charity Carnival supporting Street Child United, visits to orphanages to donate essentials and connect with children, and participation in EPIC Homes, where students have helped build homes for communities in need.

Leadership & Professional
A life-skills framework endorsed by Cambridge University helps students develop interpersonal and global competencies. Co-curricular activities, including Forest School and Model UN, support leadership and global outlook across 100+ options. The school is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), connecting students with peers worldwide. Future Pathways supports university destinations with a track record of graduates entering universities such as King's College London, LSE, UCL, Leiden University and Universidade de Lisboa.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus spans 20 acres and includes a swimming pool from age 3, five-acre sports fields, and an outdoor nature garden. Dining options include cafeterias serving Asian, Western and vegetarian dishes with cashless payment, plus a coffee shop. After School Care is available on campus until 6pm.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Mandarin and Malay. Early Years learners experience a trilingual environment (English, Mandarin and Malay). The National pathway emphasises English through the Dual Language Programme (DLP). 94% of students reach B2 or higher in a second language, with Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia emphasized from age 3.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides multilingual education. In Early Years, students learn in a trilingual environment: English, Mandarin and Malay. The National pathway uses English language development through the Dual Language Programme (DLP).

Immersion Programs
Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia are taught as second languages with dedicated emphasis from age 3. A high proportion of students progress in second languages, with 94% reaching B2 or higher. The language program supports multilingual development within the school's English-language curricula.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International School: This accreditation indicates that the school is an authorized center for delivering Cambridge International qualifications, which are widely recognized for university entrance globally.

Eco Schools Malaysia (Green Flag Award): This international certification recognizes the school's dedication to environmental education and management practices.

Microsoft Showcase School: This designation acknowledges the school's innovative use of technology to enhance learning and teaching, demonstrating a commitment to digital literacy and modern educational practices.

FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): As part of the Tenby Schools group, this membership signifies adherence to British international education standards across Asia.
Admissions

Admissions
doris recommends that you start by speaking to admissions. This connects you directly to the school's admissions team who can respond with answers, more information, and next steps.

Attend an Open Day or Schedule a Tour. The school holds regular Open Days and campus tours where families can meet staff, view the facilities, and learn more about the curriculum and co-curricular offerings. These visits are optional but recommended, especially for overseas families.

Complete the Application Form. Parents are required to submit a completed application form along with supporting documents such as the child’s birth certificate, passport, previous school reports, and vaccination records. A non-refundable application fee of RM 1,000 is payable at this stage.

Student Assessment and Interview. Depending on the year group, students may undergo an academic assessment and an informal interview. This step helps determine readiness for the year level applied for and allows the school to understand the student’s learning needs.

Offer of Place and Enrolment. If the application is successful, families will receive an offer letter. To secure the place, parents must pay the registration and enrolment fees and confirm acceptance by the stated deadline.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly advertise academic or co-curricular scholarships for the international stream. There are no formal scholarship programs currently listed for incoming students. All admissions are based on standard eligibility and application criteria.

Waitlist
Tenby Setia Eco Park does operate a waitlist system for certain year groups. If a particular class or year group is full at the time of application, eligible students may be placed on a waiting list. Placement on the waitlist is typically determined by the entry assessment and is subject to availability.
School Events

Past Events

Experience Tenby Setia Eco Park with a Free Trial Class
Experience Tenby Setia Eco Park with a Free Trial Class
Families are invited to experience Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park first-hand. This event gives parents...
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 10:00 GMT+8 Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, 1, Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T, Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam, Selangor, MY
Co-Curricular Activities Discovery Day
Co-Curricular Activities Discovery Day
Come and discover what your child can enjoy beyond the classroom at Tenby! Explore a wide range of c...
Friday, 4 September 2026 at 00:00 GMT+8 Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, 1, Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T, Setia Eco Park, Shah Alam, Selangor, MY
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