New school poised to lead the way
EPSOM College in Malaysia will be opening its doors for the first time in September. Steeped in 150 years of rich UK heritage, the school offers students a first-class British day school and boarding experience.
Epsom College in Malaysia will be Epsom’s first overseas campus. The co-educational boarding school (full or weekly board) and day school is for 3-18 years olds and is located just south of KL in Bandar Enstek.
Following the Cambridge International Examination (CIE) syllabus, Epsom College in Malaysia aims to mirror the academic excellence of Epsom College in the UK, which consistently achieves 84% of A-level grades at A*, A or B grades.
“We have handpicked our teachers from the UK. They each have the qualifications and experience to deliver a UK curriculum at their relevant level, be that Prep School level or to preuniversity students studying for their A-levels.
With a maximum class size of 24 students in the Senior School and 16 in Pre-School nursery, we are perfectly poised to provide a world-class education here at Epsom College in Malaysia,” says Martin George, Headmaster of Epsom College in Malaysia.
Epsom College in Malaysia is limiting the first year’s intake to 200 students and is currently holding entry assessments for pupils aged 3-17 years at the college’s KL office in Publika, Solaris Dutamas.
“We are very excited to announce that we will begin our school tours in February. These tours will enable families to fully experience what Epsom has to offer for their children,” says George.
The Epsom College vision embraces the personal development of each student through innovation and creativity to achieve academic excellence and aspire to secure places at the world’s top universities.
Epsom College in Malaysia, as with its sister college in the UK, will not only stress academic excellence but also an allround holistic co-curriculum to maximise students’ full potential.
Epsom College has a long tradition of excellence in the provision of boarding and pastoral care for its students. The closeknit house system is renowned and has become one of the contributing reasons parents choose Epsom College for their children.
The team of experienced housemasters and housemistresses live alongside the students and are responsible for a student welfare and progress at Epsom, whether that be academic, co-curricula, social or personal. This “home away from home” setting has become an integral part of the college life and ensures that students receive the guidance and support they need in a safe and supportive environment. Epsom’s approach to student boarding fosters a community atmosphere among students.
“In seven months, the doors to Epsom College in Malaysia will be open to students from Malaysia and around the world. The values I learnt whilst at Epsom College in the UK have shaped who I have become today.
They have nurtured my personal growth and given me the ambition, confidence, and leadership to never give up in the face of adversity,” shares Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Chair of Governors, Epsom College in Malaysia.
Old Epsomians include British Secret Intelligence Service Head Sir John Scarlett, geographer Sir Halford John Mackinder and Britain’s former Lord Justice of Appeal Sir Anthony McCowan.
The final touches to the 20.2-hectare acre site will be completed in time to welcome the inaugural student intake. The campus will boast a wireless Internet infrastructure, a 650-seat theatre, 80 classrooms, recording studios, a recital hall, a sports centre and cricket, rugby, tennis, netball and squash facilities.
For more information: www.epsomcollege.edu.my