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CityKuala Lumpur
CurriculumBritish
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Boarding available
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 14 students / class
Maximum 20 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: RM51,905
to: RM103,440
Address: Persiaran Kolej, 71760 Bandar Enstek Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Malaysia
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Number of students

350

Number of nationalities represented in the school

23

Most common nationality

Malaysian

Ratio of local students to international students

50%

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Intensive English as an Additional Language (IEAL)

Additional language classes offered by the school

Bahasa Malaysia, French, Mandarin, Spanish

Max. number of students per class

Nursery - 10 children
Reception - 15 children
Years 1, 2 and 3 - 15 children
Years 4-6 – 20 children
Years 7-9 classes will have a maximum of 20 students but IGCSE and A'level sets will often be smaller.

Average number of students per class

12-15

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Yes

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 we have been using virtual classroom tech since the beginning of the pandemic

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

We don't teach any religion at the school, but we have facilities to support all major religions

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, A Levels

Results in these examinations

IGCSE - 66% of grades A*- A. At A-level , 70% of grades A*-A grades.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Depends on the subject and grade level.

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

The vast majority will proceed to university

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

We. have a Learning Support Department

Student access to education psychologist

We can access external support means including an educational psychologist

Entry evaluation for students

Entrance Tests and interviews

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Year 2 and below: Short interview and age-appropriate tasks by Prep school teacher.
Years 3 to 6: Short maths, English and verbal reasoning assessment and an interview.
Years 7 to 12: Assessments in English, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning and an interview.

Waiting list

Normally yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Our academic year starts in September and whilst we recommend early enrolment, we can accept enrolment and registration up to July.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes we do

School start time

House registration starts 8:15 am, but Period 1 starts at 8.40am

School finish time

Preparatory School: 3:00pm
Senior School: 3:45pm

Supervised care before/after school

Yes we do

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Halal, vegetarian and. nut-free diets are offered

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Chemistry Olympiad, computer programming, philosophy society, fencing, basketball, water polo, golf, art club, student newspaper, dance, textiles, hockey, football, squash, badminton, cricket, aerobics, backstage crew, band, choir, charity group, chess, debating society, fitness, martial arts, music technology, orchestra, pilates, scuba and snorkeling club, table tennis, teach team, volleyball, poetry, debating club, jewelry-making, juggling, pet society.

Sports activities included

Physical education and swimming Including football, netball, teeball, rugby, filed hockey, athletics, gymnastics, water safety and strokes.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Sports facilities at the school

Gym, swimming pool, dance studio, cricket pitch, rugby pitch, 2 football pitches, hockey pitch, 2 outdoor tennis courts, 2 astroturf pitches. In the Sports Centre, basketball and badminton courts as well as indoor footsal courts.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Epsom College in Malaysia (British International school in Malaysia) is a boarding and day school on a 50-acre site at Bandar Enstek, south of Kuala Lumpur. Seen as a major development in the field of education in Malaysia, Epsom College is co-educational and follows the British National Curriculum with all teaching in English. The Senior School for pupils aged 11-18 is both a day and boarding school. It opened in September 2014 with a small Prep School on site for day pupils aged 3 – 10 years old.

Statement of Aims:
- To provide a flourishing co-educational environment for boarding and day pupils.
- To deliver a modern and stimulating education, both academic and co-curricular, enabling each pupil to maximise their potential.
- To prepare pupils for university - including those applying for the most competitive courses - and preserve and develop the College's traditional links with the medical profession.
- To provide comprehensive pastoral care and guidance under the leadership of dedicated house staff.
- To foster moral and spiritual values, tolerance and understanding in every pupil.
- To develop a genuine awareness, understanding and co-operation between College pupils, staff and its wider communities, both local and international, through a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the community.

Teaching approach of the school

Epsom College in Malaysia, as a selective and co-educational boarding school offers a high-calibre curriculum, which enables the pupils to be both challenged and to achieve. It has been developed with the school's mission statement in mind; namely, to provide exceptional all-round academic opportunities and to teach children to aim for excellence and to value both achievement and endeavour.

Teaching throughout will be in English, although Modern Languages will rely on the 'target language' considerably.

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