Cambridge IGCSE · Bukit Mertajam, Penang mainland
Assumption teaches the Cambridge curriculum from Year 7 to Year 11: Cambridge Lower Secondary with Checkpoint, then Cambridge IGCSE. We are Cambridge centre MY896 and registered with the Ministry of Education (PUB0001).
Your child gets five years on one clear path, in classes of up to 25. We are Assumption International Secondary School, on Jalan Kulim in Bukit Mertajam.
The five years
Three years of Cambridge Lower Secondary build the base. Two years of Cambridge IGCSE finish it.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Ages 11 to 14
Cambridge IGCSE Ages 14 to 16
After Year 11 The next step
A Level, a foundation or a diploma, at a college of your choice
In 2026/27, Year 11 sits mock IGCSE exams from 22 March to 2 April 2027.
What IGCSE is
IGCSE comes from Cambridge International Education. Cambridge calls it the world's most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds.
subjects worldwide, in any mix. Each school picks the ones it teaches.
the age group IGCSE is built for, in Years 10 and 11.
eight grades, known around the world. Exams come at the end of the course.
in many subjects, your child takes the level that suits them.
Source: Cambridge International Education, pages on Cambridge IGCSE, its curriculum, its grades and recognition in Malaysia.
How we teach
"Small classes enable each child to get quality time and to interact in the classroom with the teacher."From Our School, assumption.edu.my
Years 7 to 9 build a strong foundation for IGCSE. In Years 10 and 11, your child follows one of two streams. The choice rests on their interests and career goals.
We hold exams at the end of each term and send home a progress report card. If a child falls behind, our quick response and intervention system (QRIS) picks it up early. We then help them in a small group.
Subjects
Lower Secondary
Every IGCSE student
Years 10 and 11
Years 10 and 11
For Malaysian students, our timetable covers Bahasa Melayu, Sejarah, and Pendidikan Islam or Moral. Malay carries on to Year 11. Every week, students also have PE, Moral lessons and science activities.
Fees
Tuition starts from RM 15,000 a year for Year 7, for Malaysian students in 2026/27. See every Year and every fee on our school fees page.
RM 15,000a year, Year 7 tuition, Malaysian students, 2026/27
After Year 11
Cambridge calls IGCSE "the perfect springboard to advanced study". From here, students go on to A Level, a foundation or a diploma at a college.
Questions parents ask
Yes. We are a Cambridge centre, number MY896. We teach Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE. We are also registered with the Ministry of Education (PUB0001).
Year 7 to Year 11, for ages 11 to 16. Years 7 to 9 are Cambridge Lower Secondary. Years 10 and 11 are Cambridge IGCSE.
Checkpoint is the test at the end of Cambridge Lower Secondary. Our Year 9s sit it at school, in Term 3. It shows how ready your child is for IGCSE.
Every student takes English, ICT and Malay, with Mandarin as an option. Then your child picks a stream. The Science stream has Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The Humanities stream has History, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Combined Science and Foreign Languages.
Up to 25 students a class. Small classes give each child quality time with the teacher.
For Malaysian students in 2026/27, tuition is RM 20,400 a year in Year 10 and RM 21,120 in Year 11. Year 7 starts at RM 15,000. Our school fees page lists every fee, for Malaysian and international students.
Yes. Term 2 starts on Monday, 4 January 2027. All Years have places, subject to availability. You can apply in 6 easy steps on our admission page.
Yes, by appointment. WhatsApp our admissions team on +60 10-222 9090 and we will arrange a time with you.
Come and see the school, and bring your questions. Visits are by appointment.
Ready to apply? Apply today in 6 easy steps.
2077, Jalan Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang · +6010-222 9090 · enquiry@assumption.edu.my
