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    Work/Life balance
    3.3(46 ratings)
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    3.1(46 ratings)
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    3.1(46 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(46 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.4(8 ratings)
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    4.0
    Administration Role
    Dec 2025
    Penang Island Penang1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    You'll learn a lot but also expected to give more.
    The good thingsThe campus principal provides guidance and is approachable, friendly community and overall, a highly recommended place for one to work if you're looking to explore and learn.
    The challengesThere are still some disparities in compensations between expats and local staff, and it's obvious. Some workplace drama is expected. You'll be expected to work more than what you've signed up for so only apply and accept if you're willing to go above and beyond. Lastly, increment rate seems fixed for most staff and there's no clarity or transparency if work performance or review will affect it. There is also no annual bonus.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    School Librarian
    Sep 2025
    Tanjung Bungah Penang1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Managing the library functions associated with books for both students and educators. This encompasses activities such as acquiring educational materials through resource cataloging, handling circulation, preserving physical collections, supervising student, managing reading resources and advocating library services to students and educators.
    The good thingsThe workplace is evolving swiftly and exhibits a great deal of diversity. Nevertheless, benefits are merely regarded as experience and fail to enhance the value for employees.
    The challengesA framework for overtime labor that remains uncompensated by the employer and fails to honor the employee's annual leave.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Primary School Teacher, SST
    Jul 2025
    Setia Alam Selangor2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    SST (Primary) is a great place to learn and apply, surrounded by a supportive environment.
    The good thingsThe care and support by the senior leadership team.
    The challengesNone really, to be honest.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Manager
    Jul 2025
    Johor Bahru Johor13 to 14 years in the role, former employee
    I found joy in the camaraderie of my colleagues, but the toxic culture quietly drained what fulfillment the job could offer.
    The good thingsSupportive colleagues and friendship
    The challengesThe Campus Principal: - Over-involvement: The principal monitors every detail, leaving little room for teacher autonomy or creativity. - No delegation: Tasks that should be entrusted to staff are tightly controlled, signaling a lack of trust. - Dismissive of input: Staff opinions are ignored, creating a one-way communication flow that stifles collaboration. - Intimidation tactics: Staff are led through fear of reprimand or public criticism, rather than mutual respect. - Unfair treatment: Rules or expectations may be applied inconsistently, eroding morale and trust. - Silencing dissent: Teachers may feel unsafe voicing concerns, leading to passive compliance instead of active engagement. - A pattern of high turnover, especially among veteran staff, suggests a deeper cultural issue—where loyalty isn’t valued, and departures go unexamined.
    5 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Academic Staff Member
    Jul 2025
    Penang Island Penang2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Think twice!!! No performance bonus and increment and no AWS!!!
    The good thingsThere were few positive aspects during my time here, but I can highlight that the team generally worked in a cooperative manner. The HR Manager (a Malay lady) was particularly supportive and approachable throughout my time with the company.
    The challengesThe benefits set by the Group were quite disappointing. There were no performance bonuses or annual salary increments, which impacted overall motivation.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Head of Department
    Jan 2025
    Setia Alam Selangorcurrent employee
    Fulfilling classroom experience due to good students, but unrewarding as a whole due to the lack of bonus and increment.
    The good thingsVery friendly and supportive colleagues. Most students are eager to learn.
    The challengesNo proper appraisal system in place to reward good work. Bonus has since been taken away since being taken over by ISP. Increment is given to most staff on a percentage basis. No clear criteria is shared on how this is decided on. There is obvious disparity between local and expat staff. As a local staff, one needs to work harder to prove their worth.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Executive
    Mar 2024
    Setia Alam Selangor
    Things to highlight here is, there are no staff recognition and no bonus despite the company is making profit.
    The good things1. Can improve your fluency and proficiency in the language of instruction through daily interaction with colleagues and students. 2. Diverse Environment 3. Global Networking 4. I have grown both personally and professionally, developed meaningful connections with students and colleagues
    The challenges1. The demanding parents/fussy parents - Parents may demand their child receive special treatment 2. It is challenging to maintain healthy work-life balance
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Maintenance Executive
    Jan 2024
    Teluk Panglima Garang Selangor5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    While working here, I have gained various experiences that have greatly developed my job skills. From having no prior experience in building maintenance, I have become an expert in school facilities management up to this point.
    The good thingsI develop my working skills from maintenance assistant to maintenance executive.
    The challengesEvery job surely comes with its challenges. For me, each challenge makes me more professional in handling the tasks I face.
    4.0
    Teacher
    Nov 2023
    Good experience to learn prepared lesson planning
    The good thingsall peers are really helpful and friendly.
    The challengesto prepare the lesson planning with different level of students
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    ICT Teacher and Maths teacher
    Aug 2023
    Ipoh Perak11 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Great platform for self improvement
    The good thingsGreat working environment with great and helpful colleagues and leadership team.
    The challengesIt can be challenging when it come to managing workload wise and meeting datelines.
    3.0
    Teacher
    May 2023
    Shah Alam Selangor7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    TENBY SEP NO Increment nor Bonus
    The good thingsgreat people and environment to work. Well behaved students
    The challengesLocal staff are not being valued nor appreciated. No proper increment that can motivate the staff to stay on. When question, Management pointing finger back to the global group. No bonus nor extra benefits yet you will be expected to work above and beyond. Appraisal are done for the sake of paper work. No value added for the appraisal. Management do not bother as they find people move in and out of an organization is part of our culture. Good Luck!
    14 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Teacher
    May 2023
    I had splendid experience
    The good thingsFree time will help enjoy good life
    The challengesstudents with discipline issues are a challenge
    1.0
    English teacher
    Feb 2023
    a good exposure of classroom management, syllabus, teachers duties
    The good thingsgood working environment
    The challengesschool facility needs to improve further especially water issue and maintenance
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Teacher
    Jul 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Unforgettable Experience
    The good thingsIt is a new school, many opportunities to start off. Love the students there, eager to learn.
    The challengesToo high teaching loads and other additional responsibilities for a teacher. Superior show less empathy when you voice out your concerns and needed help. Superior usually replied, everyone are the same also having that high loads, just want you to complete the work.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    International Secondary Mathematics Teacher
    Jul 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The school of choice, The best international school in Malaysia ever!
    The good thingsThe best workplace, very challenging environment, face-pace working environment, very disciplined teachers, great school as a family. Very good support from colleagues.
    The challengesFast-paced working environment, 100% dedication, technology literacy, English language(written, spoken and reading) must be perfect, workloads etc. A great place to learn so much for a teacher who willing to achieve his/her best potential in teaching career! Love this school so much.
    4.0
    Teacher
    Jun 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great school with good in-gouse management team. A great place for fresh graduates.
    The good thingsThe good things are you get to learn a lot from the SLT & MLT Team of the school. They are always looking forward to getting better for children's learning experience and uplifting the teachers.
    The challengesCons being managed by ISP, despite a good number of students intake and high-quality teachers, no increment or annual bonuses been provided for the staff.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Teacher
    Mar 2021
    Setia Alam Selangor3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    two years in Tenby International section
    The good thingsStaff are friendly and easy for new comer to settle in
    The challengesManagement in Tenby Eco park are not organized. I heard it's already an improvement compared to previously principal. However, the standard or a private international school is still lacking.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    support teacher
    Jan 2021
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    excellent enjoy enhance
    The good thingsthe employer very understanding and helpful
    The challengesLoved working with the staff.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Economics teacher For A Level
    Aug 2020
    Low salary and the work is hectic
    The good thingsFriendly working environment and supportive staffs
    The challengesRemuneration for local teachers is extremely low. High teacher absenteeism
    1.0
    Assistant Teacher
    Aug 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great school but poor location.
    The good thingsAdmiring kids who struggles to adapt challenging learning environment.
    The challengesThe management doesn't really care what employee's need. Poor hygiene and always see an argument between cleaner and supervisor which not good for the business. Canteen's food are same menu for the whole week and some food are too pricey.
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Administration staff
    Jul 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good company benefits & nice nnvironment
    The good thingsI enjoyed myself working here with colleagues and bosses. Good working environment with good benefits provided for staff.
    The challengesSo far, no complaint.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    staff
    Jul 2020
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Think twice (no, think 10 times) before coming here.
    The good thingsRelationship among coworker is 70% good. The only good bosses I have are my first two immediate ones. The rest... hhhmmm...
    The challengesSince new ownership by this worldwide company, Tenby thinks about 3 things and 3 things only 1) profit 2) growth 3) money
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Physical Education
    Jan 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Physical Education Teacher
    The good thingsOne of the good things in Tenby School is working as a team and a good environment. Second, can be improved our public relations with students. Third, Tenby was good facilities and good benefits. Fourth, have good security and safety area for students and teachers.
    The challengesFirstly, In my last job, I took on many additional responsibilities over the years, I look forward to using my appraisal and publishing skills in this position. Secondly, I know your organization emphasizes setting high goals for each team, and I look forward to being part of a team that aims high. I have a lot of experience with teamwork and working on big projects with tight deadlines. My ability to work well in a team, and to manage my time, will make me a strong team member in this environment."
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Physical education
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Excellent experienced, the lesson plan is well organized
    The good thingsPositive working enviroment. The PE department showed a good team work and really enthusiast with their work.
    The challengesSome of the students behavior sometimes was out of my control, but it was a good struggle as i learned how to overcome the situation by giving them extra attention and taught them one by one.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    school nurse
    Aug 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    great community to work with
    The good thingsyes, work life balance.
    The challengeswork life balance is great. you will be able to harness your ability in communication, to work with children as young as 4 to 17, together within different department within the company.
    4.0
    Teacher
    Jul 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Active learning Environment for teachers
    The good thingsGet working as part of a team. Staff help one another. Most students are quite ambitious and have high targets.
    The challengesAlways something new to learn. Difficult to adapt quickly to changing goalposts.
    3.0
    Academic staff
    Jul 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    4 years working experience
    The good thingsMany professional training provided to the staffs.
    The challengesThe working environment needs more improvement. The paper works and teaching allocations are big challenge to the teaching staffs.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    language specialist
    Jun 2019
    positive working environment
    The good thingsvery friendly colleagues. nice canteen food and nice worker. school been running under a well system and staff benefit are very good.
    The challengescross-teaching for single subject. feel stress under certain workload at certain time.
    5.0
    Head of English Language and Literature Department
    May 2019
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    A great place to work.
    The good thingsThe environment - you will want to wake up to get to work. The people - peers, bosses and the students are a great motivation. The culture and work ethics - open, professional and learning focused The opportunities - if you want it, it's not unachievable. The platform provided to learn and grow - be open and this place will take you places.
    The challengesSalary could be more competitive.
    3.0
    Teaching physical education subject, arrange curricular activities for the students
    Apr 2019
    Average
    The good thingsThe cooperation among the teachers here, are really good..
    The challengesThis company need to stick with the procedure of certain admin things such as the date of salary, job scope of the workers, procedure for every events. What is more important is the medical benefit for everyone.
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