British National Curriculum School | Tenby Tropicana Aman

The British curriculum is the programme of study followed in England's own classrooms, and it is also used by international schools in Malaysia and around the world. It sets out what children should study at each stage against clear standards, so parents can see where their child is and what comes next. Every year group here follows this one pathway, from age three right through to Year 11. Lessons are taught in English, with Mandarin and Malay also on the timetable.

What the British curriculum gives your child

One of its strengths is its clear structure. It is divided into Key Stages by age: the Early Years Foundation Stage for ages 3 to 5, Key Stages 1 and 2 for Years 1 to 6, and Key Stages 3 and 4 for Years 7 to 11. Teaching builds knowledge and skills step by step, so each year rests on the one before, and parents can follow their child's progress over time.

Another advantage is its global recognition. Pupils here follow IGCSE courses in Key Stage 4, set by Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA, and these qualifications are widely accepted by universities and employers worldwide. That keeps the door open to higher education in Malaysia or abroad, with real choice about where to go next.

It also focuses on well-rounded development. Beyond academic results, teachers encourage critical thinking, creative skills and resilience, qualities that matter just as much once the exams are over.

Why families choose Tenby International School Tropicana Aman

Tenby International School Tropicana Aman, serving families in Kota Kemuning and Bandar Rimbayu, follows this British pathway only, for ages 3 to 16, and does not run the Malaysian national programme (KSSR or KSSM). It gives children a British international education with internationally recognised qualifications, preparing students for success in higher education at home or abroad.

Find out why families choose Tenby to see how your child can grow in confidence to thrive wherever their ambitions may take them.

See how it works at each stage: Early Years, Years 1 to 6 and Years 7 to 11.

Questions parents often ask

Which ages and year groups does Tenby cover?

Tenby takes children from age 3 to 16. Early Years covers Nursery and Reception for ages 3 to 5, and a child must have turned 3 by 1 September to start. Years 1 to 6 follow for ages 5 to 11, and Years 7 to 11 take pupils through to their IGCSEs at 16. Everything is on one campus, so your child can stay with us from Nursery right through to Year 11.

What are the Key Stages?

Key Stages are the age bands England's programme of study is divided into, so pupils build knowledge and skills step by step. At Tenby, Early Years follows the EYFS framework. Years 1 and 2 are Key Stage 1, Years 3 to 6 Key Stage 2, Years 7 to 9 Key Stage 3, and Years 10 and 11 Key Stage 4, which ends with the IGCSE examinations. This makes it easy to follow your child's progress over time.

Which exams will my child sit at 16?

At 16, pupils sit IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11, after a two-year Key Stage 4 programme that starts in Year 10. Depending on the pathway chosen at the end of Year 9, a pupil takes between 8 and 11 IGCSE subjects, built around the compulsory core subjects plus options. IGCSEs are widely accepted by universities and employers worldwide, which keeps the door open to higher study both in Malaysia and abroad.

Is this the same programme children follow in England?

Yes. From Year 1 to Year 11 pupils follow England's statutory programme of study, the one used in England's own classrooms, with IGCSE examinations at the end of Year 11. In Years 1 to 6 Tenby pairs it with the IPC, a project-based programme that adds a global outlook and practical skills. Early Years follows the EYFS framework, with a play-based approach that prepares children for Key Stage 1.

Do you also run the Malaysian KSSR or KSSM programme?

No. This campus follows the British pathway only, from Early Years through to the IGCSEs in Year 11, and does not run the Malaysian KSSR or KSSM syllabus. Children joining from any other system are placed in year groups by date of birth, with a cut-off of 31 August, and may be asked to sit a short assessment first.

Which language are lessons taught in, and which other languages can my child study?

Lessons are taught in the same language as in England's own classrooms, so your child learns exactly as a pupil there would. Malay and Mandarin are taught in class from Early Years right through to Year 11, and after-school clubs add Spanish, French, Tamil, Japanese and Korean. Pupils who need extra support to follow lessons can join the EAL programme, which carries an additional charge and is matched to each child's level.

How do I apply or book a visit?

Start with our short enquire now form and the admissions team will get back to you, or book a tour to see the campus for yourself. Applications are accepted all year round, subject to space, with three terms a year and rolling enrolment. The full process, from enquiry to a confirmed place, usually takes one to two weeks and may include a short assessment or interview. Our how to apply page walks you through each step.

How much is tuition at Tenby?

Tuition is charged per term, with three terms in a year, and is set by year group. For 2026-2027 the annual rate runs from RM21,090 in Nursery and Reception to RM67,530 in Year 11, before taxes. New families also pay a one-off application charge of RM 1,300.00, a registration charge and a refundable deposit equal to half a term's tuition. The current tuition rates page lists every year group, and the admissions team can talk you through the figures.

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