Marlborough College Malaysia
“Jet and Finn joined Marlborough College Malaysia (MCM) in August 2016. Our experience has been first class, and the quality of teaching is excellent. As my children are two years apart and both attended international schools previously, I have been able to compare the curriculum taught for specific year groups at MCM and at other international schools.
My older son is a weekly boarder at MCM. We made this decision as we believe that the experience of boarding prepares children for the challenges of the future. The school encourages children to explore through compassion, companionship and conversation, and from that point to build confidence and communities for good. Sport is a part of daily life and children are encouraged to participate in a wide range. Drama, art, music, design technology and all activities are celebrated, not as “extra-curricular” (as with many other schools), but as part of the curriculum. Children are given the opportunity to try new things such as participating in school plays and being part of an outreach programme for less fortunate communities. The learning of languages is encouraged, and Mandarin is compulsory for all children.
I previously attended Marlborough College in England. When I discovered that MCM was opening as a sister school, I decided to relocate to Johor and enrol my children. The Master of MCM, Robert Pick, was one of my teachers when I was a student at Marlborough and I’ve always held him in the highest regard. I trust his judgment and decision-making and believe that he can establish and build a successful school. I would highly recommend MCM to families seeking a well-rounded education, and an environment that nurtures confident and happy children, and emphasises core values that can be applied later in life.”
The Master was one of my teachers when I attended Marlborough College in the UK and I’ve always held him in the highest regard.
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Both of our children attend SAS; Keira started in Kindergarten in August 2015 and Leila started in Pre-kindergarten in August 2016. My girls are lucky to have great teachers who have contributed to their development in many ways. Keira had an amazing first year – she thrived, developed in confidence and formed friendships. She finds technology and science classes very fun, and enjoys science experiments as well as her daily perception motor lesson. She also loves music lessons. Keira absolutely adores school and looks forward to going every day. We endorse the school’s education philosophy and the five core values of compassion, respect, honesty, fairness and responsibility.
Leila was also very fortunate to have started in the newly renovated Reggio Emilia style Early Learning Centre. Her teachers are great with the children. Leila loves school and often asks if she can have longer days, showing how much she enjoys it. She also learns Mandarin daily and comes home singing and dancing to the songs. She loves her “move and groove” classes, and the caring teaching assistants are also always there for the children.
My sister, who has been working at SAS for more than 20 years, asked us to do a school tour and we were thoroughly impressed with the teachers, environment and facility. We highly recommend SAS as our children love the school and are thriving and learning – there’s not much more a parent could ask for!”
Keira has thrived, developed confidence and formed friendships, and Leila asks if she can have longer days!