Frequently asked questions

Harvest Academy Malaysia is the first and only International GCSE Prep School in Perlis. It is a home-grown secondary school with boarding facilities in Kangar, Perlis, teaching students aged 11+ from Year 7 to Year 11 and preparing them for the International GCSE.

45, Jalan Bukit Kaya, Taman Bukit Kaya, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. It is about a 1-hour drive from Alor Setar, and about 1 hour 15 minutes from Langkawi (1-hour ferry to Kuala Perlis plus a short transfer).

Harvest Academy Malaysia is operated by PK&P (Harvest) Negeri Perlis, a non-profit organisation, and is owned and managed by people with a genuine passion for education. The school has been educating secondary students since 2016.

Vision: to provide a dynamic learning environment that prepares children for success in a borderless world. Mission: to instill the spirit of lifelong learning among our students.

Students study the Lower Secondary syllabus for the first three years (Year 7 to Year 9) and the International GCSE for the final two years (Year 10 and Year 11). The school delivers the Cambridge International GCSE with an enhanced teaching approach to suit its student cohort.

Not at present. Harvest Academy Malaysia is a secondary school for students aged 11+ (Year 7 to Year 11). Families interested in primary years can register their interest.

Students join from age 11+, in Year 7 (Secondary 1 / Form 1), and continue to Year 11 (Secondary 5 / Form 5), typically at age 16.

English is the medium of instruction. Many graduates say the English-speaking environment is one of the biggest benefits of studying at Harvest.

Classes are kept small to allow personal attention to each student.

Harvest Academy prepares students for the International GCSE with Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. International GCSE exams are offered in two sessions a year.

In Years 7 to 9, core subjects are English, Chinese, Malay, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and ICT. In Years 10 and 11, core subjects are English, Mathematics, ICT and Malay (compulsory for Malaysians), with optional subjects including Chinese, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Accounting, Business Studies and Economics (subject to availability).

Yes. Harvest Academy is an International GCSE Prep School. At the end of Year 11, students sit the official Cambridge IGCSE examinations and receive official results and certificates. Harvest has achieved a 100% pass rate every year since 2021, including 100% A* or A grades in 2025.

Harvest graduates have received offers from universities in Malaysia and around the world, many with scholarships (several at 100%). They include the University of Nottingham, Xiamen University, Monash University, University of Wollongong Australia, La Trobe University, Newcastle University, University of Tasmania, Taylor's University, Sunway University, UCSI University, HELP University, MAHSA University, the University of Warwick, the University of Sheffield and Peninsula College.

Yes. International GCSE qualifications are accepted and valued by universities and employers around the world, including leading universities such as MIT, Harvard and Cambridge. Local universities in Malaysia also welcome international qualification learners. Students do not have to study overseas, but the qualification helps if they want to.

The International GCSE is an end-of-secondary qualification, broadly equivalent in stage to SPM, O Level and the UK GCSE, taken before A Level or pre-university studies. Read our guide: International GCSE vs GCSE vs O Level.

In Cambridge IGCSE examinations, Harvest students have achieved a 100% pass rate every year from 2021 to 2026. A* or A grades: 84% (2021), 68% (2022), 68% (2023), 74% (2024), 100% (2025) and 78% (May/June 2026). In the May/June 2026 series, 91% of results were A* to B and 100% were grade C or above. All graduates have secured places in higher education.

The Harvest 55 Practices, inspired by Tokuiku (徳育, moral education), is Harvest's character-building programme. It nurtures a well-rounded character alongside academic excellence.

There are four steps: (1) enquiry and application by WhatsApp on 04-970 4884; (2) assessment in English and Mathematics plus an interview; (3) letter of acceptance with the invoice; (4) enrolment.

Yes. Harvest runs five promotion windows for each intake: Early Bird Privilege (May–July), Merdeka Privilege (August–September), Golden Harvest (October–November), Final Call (December) and New Year Welcome (January). Booking an assessment earlier gives you more time to secure a place. The current offer is shown on the 2027 Admissions page; terms and conditions apply.

Yes. Many families now transfer after Standard 5. Joining Year 7 at age 11 can save your child one year, so they can start university sooner than same-aged peers, while enhancing their English proficiency.

Harvest Academy offers one of the lowest fees in the market for an internationally recognised education. Request the 2027 fee guide on the Fees page, or ask about scholarships and financial assistance when you book an assessment.

Yes. A scholarship is available for qualifying candidates, along with early registration promotions and other financial assistance.

Yes. Harvest Academy offers two boarding options with houseparents and house tutors in Kangar, Perlis. Weekday boarders check in on Sunday and check out on Friday after school. Full boarders stay over the weekend, with an exeat weekend at home about every two to three weeks.

Students take part in badminton, swimming, archery, woodball, basketball, dancing and more, using nearby sports facilities with arranged transport. Activities also include the H-Explore camp, the Harvest Academy Leadership Council, entrepreneurship challenges, community service and sustainability projects.

Harvest runs an Anti-Bullying Campaign in line with its school rules and practices. Students can report incidents anonymously, and every report is taken seriously by class teachers, the head of discipline, administrative personnel and parents.

Yes, Harvest welcomes international students and students from any background. Your child must be able to stay in Malaysia legally for at least one academic year. Harvest Academy is unable to provide student visas.