Procedures

Step 1 — Enquiry

Read the School handbook/booklet carefully.  Enquiries regarding availability of places should be directed via email to info@penang.wms.edu.my or by calling 012-5532055 or 012-3611400.

Step 2 — Application

Submit application form, which must be signed by both parents/guardians (unless only one person is legally responsible), with the following relevant document attached to the application form.  A separate application form needs to be completed for each child in the family.  An application form may be downloaded from our website or collected a copy from the School Office.

1. Local Students
   1. Photocopy of the child’s Birth Certificate and Mykad
   2. Photocopy of both parent’s IC
   3. 2 copies of child’s recent photograph
   4. Photocopy of the child’s most recent school report
   5. A non-refundable & non-transferable Application Fee of RM400 (Primary School) or RM500 (Secondary School). Payment may be made via cheque or bank transfer to: WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL PENANG (INTERNATIONAL).  Bank Name and Account Number: OCBC Bank 730125367-3.
2. Foreign Students
   1. Photocopy of child’s passport and visa
   2. Photocopy of both parents’ passport and visa / evidence of Permanent Residency
   3. 2 copies of child’s recent photography
   4. Photocopy of the child’s most recent school report
   5. A non-refundable & non-transferable Application Fee of RM400 (Primary School) or RM500 (Secondary School). Payment may be made via cheque or bank transfer to: WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL PENANG (INTERNATIONAL).  Bank Name and Account Number: OCBC Bank 730125367-3.

An Entrance Assessment will be scheduled for prospective students in the School as follows:

All assessment materials are confidential and is a property of the School.  The School reserves the right not to reveal the details of the assessment results.

An Enrolment Interview with the parents/guardians and child(s) will be arranged when a place becomes available and is required before acceptance.

Step 3 — Offer

Admission of a student into WMS Penang (International) is subjected to availability of places, all relevant documents received, satisfactory EA results, successful Enrolment Interview and at the absolute discretion of the School.  The School is not obliged to offer any justification for the rejection of any application.  If the School is likely to be able to offer the required place, the School will telephone to arrange an Enrolment Interview with senior members of staff, parent(s)/guardian(s) and the student(s).  This includes a guided tour of the School.

Step 4 — Registration

Following the interview, the School will notify the parent(s)/guardian(s) via email or by giving a call on the status of the application.  A Letter of Offer accompanied by an Acceptance of Enrolment form to be signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s) and returned to the School with the non-refundable Registration Fee and full payment of School Fees for the term within the timeline as stipulated in the Letter of Offer to confirm the child’s place in the School, otherwise the place is deemed not taken.

Waiting List

If the School cannot offer a required place, the parents/guardians are advised by email and the student’s name is placed on the Waiting List.

Students are placed on the Waiting List according to the date on which the completed application is received.  Their name stays on the Waiting List until a place is found for them, or until we are advised by the parents/guardians that a place is no longer required.

If the required place becomes available, it is offered to the parents/guardians.  The student is then invited to enter the School.  Families with children already attending the School receive priority on the Waiting List.