Penang

Penang is Malaysia's second-largest city and a major hub for the semiconductor, electronics, and technology industries, attracting a substantial expatriate workforce from North America, Europe, Japan, and across Southeast Asia. The island's international school sector is well-developed, with several established schools offering British and IB curricula to the children of professionals working in the island's industrial free-trade zones and tech parks. Penang's most popular expat residential and school areas are concentrated in the Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Pulau Tikus neighbourhoods on the north coast of Penang Island, and in Penang Hill's cooler surrounds. Fees are generally lower than Kuala Lumpur, making Penang an attractive destination for families seeking quality English-medium education in a more relaxed, island setting.