Simon Burbury
Master
Marlborough College Malaysia provides a contemporary, challenging and enriching education that prepares pupils for a global future.
Our beautiful 90 acre estate, reminiscent of the generous grounds and playing fields of Marlborough College in the UK, provides a safe, spacious and inspirational environment for pupils to explore their passions and develop their skills. Whilst academic rigour forms the bedrock of all that we do, we believe that education is not just about achieving academic success, but also about nurturing socially conscious individuals who are keen to make their mark on the world.
Our pupils are bright and relish a challenge. It is the norm for our pupils to achieve excellent grades while making the most of the incredible opportunities that we offer. We have an impressive record of success in International GCSEs and then the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which opens doors to the world’s finest universities.
Our commitment is to get to know all of our pupils as individuals and to inspire, support and motivate each one, nurturing their full potential and setting them on the path to a bright future. It is our priority to make each pupil’s experience an enormously exciting, enjoyable and enriching one.
I am thrilled and extremely honoured to be leading such a vibrant and successful school and invite you to visit us to experience something of the spirit of Marlborough for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
I look forward to welcoming you.
We have organised the information available for this school into 11 sections and 44 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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830
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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43
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Most common nationality
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Western Expats
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Ratio of local students to international students
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1:4
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Chinese, French, Malay, Spanish
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Max. number of students per class
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20
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Average number of students per class
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15
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes
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Use of technology in the classroom
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To enhance learning and during periods of online learning.
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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)
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Yes
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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Yes, all religions
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How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?
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Depends on the religion. For our Muslim pupils and staff we have prayer rooms and only have Halal food on site.
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External examinations or assessments available
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IB Diploma, IGCSE
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Results in these examinations
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2023 - The average grade awarded at IGCSE/GCSE was A and 41% of our pupils gained 9 or more straight A*/A grades.
For IB, Candidates’ average score of 33 points ( with a 35 point average over the last five years) and 14% of cohort gained over 40 points.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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Depends on their age.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100% gain places at Universities all around the world.
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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Depends on the needs of the pupil.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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Scholars programme - Academic, Art, Drama, Music & Sport
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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For those entering Nursery to Year 3, children will come for a 'stay and play'. For those looking for Year 4 to Sixth, there is an online CAT test, interviews and English and Maths tests.
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Waiting list
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Yes - for some year groups
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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Ideally by October of one year for entry the following August
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes but it does depend on the age of the child. For those studying IGCSEs and IB, it is rarely possible to join mid year unless the subjects and exam boards align very closely.
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School start time
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8.15
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School finish time
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4.15
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes - a vast range of special diets are catered for across the whole College.
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Libraries, Theatre, Music rooms, Watersport lake, Science Labs, Cooking labs, Barton Farm.
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Sports facilities at the school
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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. An onsite lake and local nature reserves provide opportunities for local fieldwork and adventurous activities.
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Grades/ages available for boarding
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Pupils can board from aged 9 to 18 and there are a number of different boarding options
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Boarding facilities at the school
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All boarders live on site in four boarding houses - two girls and two boys houses. Each house is run by a Housemaster or Housemistress (HM) who live on site with their families and they are supported by a superb pastoral team of a Deputy HM, a Resident House Tutor and a Dame (matron).
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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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.
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Teaching approach of the school
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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.
This will develop well rounded balanced individuals who will maximise their own considerable potential and contribute to society in a positive way.
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Preparatory School | 3 to 13 years
In the Preparatory School the curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum; however, Marlborough College Malaysia recognises that the Curriculum should reflect the international nature of the school.
Pupils are taught Mandarin Chinese from Reception and Spanish and Malay are offered as language options. It mirrors also the aim of the school to provide a broad ‘all-round’ education.
The Preparatory School provides rich learning experiences where pupils receive excellent education and preparation for entry to the Senior School. Our stimulating, nurturing environment encourages the pupils to reach our high expectations of academic achievement.
Senior School | 13 to 18 years
The Senior School caters for Year 9 to Year 13 (age 13 to 18). Academically, the UK National Curriculum is broadly followed to ensure an optimal combination of breadth and specialisation through the IGCSE curriculum (to Year 11); and the International Baccalaureate (to Year 13).
Pupils pursue tailored programmes designed to stimulate, challenge and support them in discovering and developing their talents in a variety of areas. A wide range of academic extension and enrichment activities – whether through societies, lectures, theatre trips, museum and gallery visits, debates, poetry readings, conferences and concerts – create a full co-curriculum, which recognises that qualifications alone do not produce well-rounded individuals.
Our Campus
Our beautiful ninety-acre estate, reminiscent of the generous grounds and playing fields of Marlborough College in the UK, provides a safe, spacious and inspirational environment for pupils to explore their passions and develop their skills.
Check out our facilities in this interactive virtual tour.
Boarding
Marlborough College Malaysia is a boarding and day school committed to the principle that living and working together in a co-educational community with shared and positive values enables everyone to flourish.
There is nothing that can rival Full Boarding for being the best way for young people to learn to be independent, make good decisions, help others, manage their time and form strong friendships. Through full boarding, pupils benefit from being part of a caring and compassionate house and from the tremendous opportunities for activities around our wonderful campus. The vast majority of our boarders are full boarders and stay throughout the week and at weekends.
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