What are the schools in Penang like?

"Penang is home to a number of excellent international and bilingual schools. The most notable international school is the Dalat International School, which offers a comprehensive international curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and university. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art. The Penang Chinese Girls' Private High School is a bilingual school that offers a unique blend of Chinese and English language instruction. The school is renowned for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing a holistic education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Penang Japanese School is another excellent bilingual school in Penang. The school offers a comprehensive Japanese curriculum and provides students with the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture and language. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and art. The Penang International School is a private international school that offers a comprehensive international curriculum for students from pre-K to grade 12. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and provides a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college and university. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and art," said one parent with children at in Penang.

"As parents, we have always wanted the best for our children and we will continue searching for the best schools. Unfortunately, I have to admit that Fairview International Schools is not among the best; there are other schools that offer good education and sufficient facilities. For instance, 1)It is difficult to obtain your school deposit due to their school policy and they have always managed to keep the deposits under any circumstances. 2)International languages offered are Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language) and Mandarin. No other foreign languages are offered at the present time. 3)Only 1 foreign teacher is currently hired and teaching in Fairview International School Penang. It is not like any other international schools whereby you find other foreign teachers teaching your children. They employed young inexperienced local teachers to manage students. 4)There are no proper programs for physical education. Most of the time students are left without doing any activities. 5)The exam schedules are not properly planned and communicated among Fairview International School in Kuala Lumpur and Fairview International School Penang. Often students are inadequately informed and left with tremendous pressure facing the exams. 6)They are no proper boarding facilities and security for outstation students. 7)The IB program offered is not transparent enough to make other International Schools aboard understand the grading process. 8)None of the admin staff are helpful to parents pertaining to administrative information and documents upon your child’s departure," commented one expat when asked about Fairview International in Penang.