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| Number of students |
750 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, French, Malay, Spanish |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
To enhance learning and during periods of online learning. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, all religions |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Depends on the religion. For our Muslim pupils and staff we have prayer rooms and only have Halal food on site. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
2021 - 64% of all grades awarded at IGCSE/GCSE were top A*/A and almost a quarter of the cohort achieved at least 10 straight A*/A grades. The perfect pass rate of 100% compares favourably with worldwide and the Asia Pacific region. Candidates’ average score of 35 points is equivalent at A-Level of AAA. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on their age. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% gain places at Universities all around the world. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Depends on the needs of the pupil. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Scholars program |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.15 |
| School finish time |
4.30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
MCM offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Rugby, Touch Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Climbing, Basketball, Handball, Badminton, Squash, Strength and Conditioning, Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Multi-Sports, Tennis, Diving, Drama. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Libraries, Theatre, Music rooms, Watersport lake, Science Labs, Cooking labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports facilities include full size grass pitches for rugby and football, a cricket ground, a full size hockey astro, five tennis courts, four squash courts, a double basketball court gymnasium, netball courts, 50m swimming pool, a 400 metre athletics track, a smaller junior pool, an indoor climbing centre, fitness suite and space for badminton and table tennis. A nearby lake and local nature reserves provide opportunities for local fieldwork and adventurous activities. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Marlborough College Malaysia is a fully coeducational, and independent British boarding and day international school in Iskandar Puteri, one of the best in Malaysia. The school is situated on a secure 90-acre estate on the southern tip of Malaysia 20 km from the Singapore border. The campus provides a spacious and beautiful environment to enrich the development of all pupils. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
In addition to promoting and achieving academic excellence, MCM's mission is to encourage children to explore, through compassion, companionship and conversation; and from that exploration, to build confidence and communities for good.
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