Dalat Admissions

Experience one of the Best International Schools in Asia.
Dalat International School provides education for life for expatriate and local students residing within Penang or through our boarding program.
Students of all nationalities are welcome to apply as we seek a diverse student body. Dalat also admits academically qualified Malaysian students.
Dalat’s policy states that all students attending the school are expected to live with their parents or documented legal guardian in Penang or to live in one of the school’s boarding homes. All expatriate students studying at Dalat must apply for a student pass.
Dalat’s age admission policy states that children entering the elementary school must be age appropriate for their grade level by August 1st of the year they are enrolling.
Admissions Information for the Current School Year
- For applications to be processed by the end of the academic school year, for enrollment in August, applications must be completed by May 1st.
- For enrollment in January, 2nd semester, applications must be completed by December 15th. We encourage parents who desire to enroll their child at Dalat to contact our Admissions Department regarding spaces available in all grades.
Please note that there may be very limited room in some grades, and particularly in Dalat’s English as a Second Language Program (ESL).
Your enquiry regarding placement for new students is important to us therefore please contact our Admissions Department for additional information regarding admission and for an appointment to tour Dalat International School. Unscheduled visits to the school are usually not very productive.
Helpful Information
Admissions Office
Tammi Yost
Director of Admissions
Admissions on WhatsApp
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Malaysian Time as available
(no voice calls)
WhatsApp Phone: 012 409 5441
Contact Admissions
To schedule an appointment with the Director of Admissions please contact us at:
admissions@dalat.org
Phone: +60 4 375-2100
Student Visa
All foreign students enrolling with Dalat International School must obtain a student pass.
Mailing Address
Director of Admissions
Dalat International School
Jalan Tanjung Bunga,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Due to the high volume of enrollment inquiries and requests for campus tours, please call or email ahead of time to make an appointment.
Moving to Penang
For families moving to Penang please visit our Moving to Penang page.
Connect With Us

Skype Dalat
Feel free to Skype us at Dalat Admissions anytime between 8:30am – 4:30pm Malaysian Time.

Online Enquiry
Feel free to drop us a note using our online enquiry form.

School Profile
Download a PDF snapshot overview of Dalat International School.
School Year 2019-2020
- Semester 1 Begins
Tuesday, 6 August 2019
- Semester 1 Break
Monday, 14 October to
Monday, 21 October 2019
- Semester 1 Ends
Thursday, 19 December 2019
- Semester 2 Begins
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
- Semester 2 Break
Monday, 23 March to
Friday, 3 April 2020
- Semester 2 Ends
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
School Year 2020-2021
- Semester 1 Begins
Wednesday, 5 August 2020
- Semester 1 Break
Monday, 12 October to
Friday, 16 October 2020
- Semester 1 Ends
Thursday, 17 December 2020
- Semester 2 Begins
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
- Semester 2 Break
Monday, 22 March to
Friday, 2 April 2021
- Semester 2 Ends
Tuesday, 8 June 2021
Need a More Detailed Explanation of Dalat Admissions?
View our Online Dalat Admissions Handbook for a detailed overview of our policies and procedures. This document is also available to download in PDF format.