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Senior school

Senior School

Encourage pupils to deepen their knowledge, broaden their perspectives and develop the intellectual curiosity that drives lifelong learning.

What Makes Stonyhurst Senior School Different

Rigorous, Inquiry-Based Academic Pathway

Intellectually stimulating curriculum builds critical thinking, research, and communication skills.

Broad & Flexible IGCSE Programme

Wide subject choice lets pupils personalise their pathway across sciences, humanities, languages, and arts.

Expert Faculty with Global Perspective

A predominantly British-trained teaching body ensures academic rigour, strong English, and an international outlook.

Holistic Jesuit Education

Learning extends beyond academics, forming “men and women for others.”

A Typical Day at Senior School

Discover how each day at Stonyhurst Senior School blends academic learning, creativity, and enriching activities in a supportive environment.

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Senior School Stages

The Senior School curriculum focuses on using teaching philosophies and schemes of work that are in line with our Jesuit educational values.

Lower Secondary

Year 7 – 9

Lower Secondary at a Glance​

Through a broad curriculum, pupils are able to practise and refine their collaborative, communicative, creative, reflective, independent, questioning and research skills through an inquiry-based approach to learning.​

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Cultivating Confidence & Leadership

At Stonyhurst International School, Penang we aim to create young people who are motivated, skilled, confident, independent learners; young people who recognise the need to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

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Core Subjects

  • Art and Design
  • Malay
  • Computing
  • Drama
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • Music
  • History
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Science
Lower Secondary Curriculum Guide

Upper Secondary (IGCSE)

Year 10 – 11

Upper Secondary at a Glance

All Year 10-11 pupils will take a core curriculum of subjects together with various options. The IGCSE years set a strong foundation for all pupils with the aim to maximise their academic achievements, whilst taking their first step towards choosing a potential career.

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Cambridge IGCSE

Our curriculum is designed to provide pupils with a breadth of study that enables them to pursue every pathway in the future.

The curriculum is made up of the subjects listed in subject table below. Pupils will select up to a maximum of 10 IGCSE subjects. All pupils must select the two core subjects, at least 1 language and either 3 separate sciences or the Co-ordinated Science course.

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Core Subjects

  • English (First Language)
  • English (Second Language)
  • Mathematics

Optional Subjects

Full Subjects in Curriculum Guide
Co-curricular

Discover passion beyond classroom

Set in the vibrant cultural hub of Penang, pupils experience a dynamic school life that blends Stonyhurst’s rich Jesuit heritage with a diverse international community and opportunities for holistic growth.

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Senior School Timetable

The school day begins at 07:50 with our daily Registration period. We will welcome pupils onto site from 07:35 when the gate is opened. During the drop-off window, pupils may enjoy socialisation with their friends and prepare for the start of the day. Lessons begin at 08:00 and the formal teaching day ends at 15:20 in the Senior School, following which pupils are warmly encouraged to stay for a Co-Curricular Activity (CCA).

Senior School

TIMEACTIVITY
07:50 - 08:00Registration
08:00 - 08:50Period 1
08:50 - 09:40Period 2
09:40 - 10:00Line/Tutor Time
10:00 - 10:20Break
10:20 - 11:10Period 3
11:10 - 12:00Period 4
12:00 - 12:50Period 5
12:50 - 13:40Lunch
13:40 - 14:30Period 6
14:30 - 15:20Period 7
15:20 - 16:20CCA