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Peninsula International School Australia Kuala Lumpur
An Australian-curriculum school in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, founded 2018, running the Victorian Certificate of Education for ages 3–18. 2025 VCE median ATAR 69.8.
In brief
Peninsula International School Australia teaches the Victorian Curriculum in Shah Alam through a tie-up with a grammar school in Melbourne, its defining proposition since opening in 2018. Around 700 pupils aged 3–18 follow the Australian pathway to the VCE in Years 11 and 12, with some students able to accelerate into Units 1 and 2 in Year 10, and the programme is audited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The school holds Council of International Schools accreditation and is led by Gareth Allman, a head with 33 years in education, 25 of them as principal or head across four countries. It reports two graduates with ATARs above 90 and nine VCE high achievers.
Parent opinion divides. Positive accounts praise the holistic approach, supportive teachers and a friendly campus atmosphere, and reviewers say the cohort is small enough for staff to know children individually.
Recent reviews flag senior leadership instability; one parent said five principals had rotated through in two years. Several parents say the school is not worth its high price, citing weak management and inconsistent teacher quality.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (Foundation) | 3 | MYR 5,333 |
| PreP | 5 | MYR 7,778 |
| Year 1 | 6 | MYR 8,267 |
| Year 2 | 7 | MYR 9,333 |
| Year 3 | 8 | MYR 10,356 |
| Year 4 | 9 | MYR 11,400 |
| Year 5 | 10 | MYR 12,444 |
| Year 6 | 11 | MYR 13,511 |
| Year 7 | 12 | MYR 14,556 |
| Year 8 | 13 | MYR 15,600 |
| Year 9 | 14 | MYR 16,667 |
| Year 10 | 15 | MYR 16,667 |
| Year 11 | 16 | MYR 16,667 |
| Year 12 | 17 | MYR 16,667 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | MYR 222 | |
| Registration Fee | MYR 1,111 |
Reviews
- Australian Victorian curriculum delivered through a tie-up with Peninsula Grammar in Melbourne is the school's defining proposition.
- VCE in Years 11-12 is the senior route. Acceleration into Units 1-2 in Year 10 is allowed for some students.
- Recent parent reviews flag senior management instability. One parent said five principals have rotated through in two years.
- Several parents say the school is not worth the high price, citing weak management and inconsistent teacher quality.
- More positive parents praise the holistic approach, supportive teachers and friendly campus atmosphere; the school is small and reviewers say staff know children individually.
- Reddit signal is essentially absent. Parent reviews on Malaysia directories like Kiddy123 carry most of the load.
Positives
- Australian curriculum and VCE pathway. Victorian Curriculum and VCE delivered in partnership with Peninsula Grammar; audited by VCAA.
- Holistic approach and pastoral care. Smaller cohort lets staff know children well; supportive atmosphere praised.
Considerations
- Principal turnover. Reviewers cite five principals in two years and below-par management stability.
- Value for fees. Multiple parents say price is high relative to what is delivered.
- Teacher consistency. Some parents praise staff; others say teaching and management quality vary.
Leadership
Gareth Allman
Gareth Allman is a seasoned educator with 33 years of experience, including 25 years as Principal or Head of School across four countries.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- ATAR over 90 2 graduates
- ATAR over 70 5 graduates
- VCE High Achievers 9 graduates