Marlborough College Malaysia

Heather Richardson, Upper Sixth, British/Filipino

I’ve attended MCM for seven years and I’m currently in my final year. During my time at the school, there have been numerous things that I have grown to love on the academic and boarding side, but I especially love the sports facilities, which are fantastic. To list a few, there’s the athletics track, gym, rugby fields and swimming pool.

Another is the great support provided from teachers with schoolwork as well as having a high priority for our wellbeing, particularly the pastoral care for boarders who live away from home, like myself.

However, the most important thing about being in an international boarding school like MCM is the sense of community and belonging one gains. I truly believe that the people and friends I’ve made at MCM have been the backbone of the memories of my school years.

One of the highest points in my time here has been the Straits Touch Rugby Tournament at the beginning of 2020. It was one of the last social sporting events before COVID-19 and our U18 team fought hard to win the Straits trophy. I especially enjoyed playing and working with older girls who have taught me to play with maturity and true sportsmanship.

As a sporty individual, my interest in sports science is growing increasingly. Therefore, I’ve decided to take a three-year course with a placement year for Sports Science at a university in the UK to hopefully work in the sports industry in the future.

FOUNDED: 2012

DATES: September to June

AGES: 3 to 18 years (Nursery to Upper Sixth) SIZE: 770 students

CURRICULUM: British, IGCSE, IB

Jalan Marlborough 79250 Iskandar Putri, Johor, Malaysia marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org