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THE STAR, TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019

PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GUIDE

New A-Levels
option announced
EPSOM College in Malaysia (ECiM) opened attained excellent results throughout, with
in 2014, with Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes as them securing entry to distinguished
chairman, and it remains proud of its ties universities in the UK and globally.
with Epsom College in the United Kingdom Parallel to its two-year A-Levels
(ECUK). programme, ECiM is launching a new
It has always looked to build upon its 18-month A-Levels approach starting in
links with ECUK and its history dating back January. This concept, intended to appeal to
to 1855. Both ECiM chairman and Malaysian pupils, is available at an
headmaster, Dr Murray Tod, are true accessible price point of RM40,000 for five
Epsomians and devotees of an Epsom terms.
education. As Dr Tod notes, “As a committed There are a number of outstanding
boarding schoolmaster, I am a fervent elements in the 18-month A-Levels
believer in the qualities of an Epsom programme:
education.” l A rich variety of A-Levels courses on ECiM headmaster Dr Murray Tod (left) and chairman Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes (centre) at the
ECiM has nearly 25 different nationalities offer, including Mathematics, Biology, launch of the 18-month A-Levels programme recently.
enrolled and prides itself on offering Chemistry, Physics, Accountancy, Business
vibrant and varied academic programmes Studies, Computer Science and Economics. overt desire to forge educational links across the Malaysian populace and this vision is at
across all year groups. Its results have been With sufficient interest, Law and the country and enhance the already first- the very centre of our educational plan.
consistently outstanding, with its 2019 Psychology may also be offered class outcomes of our A-Levels platform.” Fernandes states, “The 18-month A-Levels
IGCSE pupils attaining 62% A*/A grades l Personalised academic support from its ECiM is delighted to provide this new programme is part of our commitment to
overall, with the sciences gaining a 90% expert Higher Education Department, 18-month opportunity for A-Levels study at Malaysia’s Shared Prosperity Vision. I am
average of A*/A grades across Biology, which will assist pupils with applications to Epsom. It is very much its intention to offer delighted more Malaysians now have the
Chemistry and Physics. prestigious universities abroad and at home an accessible A-Levels route for pupils, opportunity to access high-quality education
A successful academic programme at l Access to its campus and a vast range giving aspirational individuals the chance to for less through this new programme.”
ECiM is the UK A-Levels structure for Year of co-curricular and sporting opportunities study brilliant courses, with great teaching
12 and 13 pupils, taking place over a and access to its higher education expertise n For more information about the
24-month period. This has proved popular Taken collectively, Dr Tod says, “This and amazing campus. 18-month A-Levels programme, visit
since its opening in 2014 and its pupils have bespoke A-Levels programme illustrates our Epsom wants to engage with all sectors of a-levels.epsomcollege.edu.my
2 Private & International School Guide THE STAR, TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019

Beaconhouse

Minds of the future


schools bring the
learning experience
beyond just holistic
development.

AS we move through the


technological era, we see our world The Beaconhouse six-lane swimming pool. As part of
its programme, it incorporates
changing. Some opportunities have experience technology to enhance the delivery
vanished, while others appear in of its academic curriculum.
different forms. We are more The school’s learning experience Beaconhouse aims to provide a
connected and have become more is designed to encompass both balance between academic and
competitive. This makes us think depth and breadth. It focuses on extracurricular activities to
about the future we want for our equipping students to grow in the develop well-rounded individuals.
children. fullest possible sense. Built on its There is a wide variety of activities,
Beaconhouse understands the long history and academic clubs and societies for students to
importance of providing the best achievements and supported by a choose from, including soccer,
learning environment for your wide range of co-curricular badminton, athletics, taekwondo,
children to develop their abilities, activities, Beaconhouse students Chinese calligraphy, debate, public
prepare them for the 21st century have the opportunity to experience speaking and more. is an annual platform that hosts Catch Beaconhouse
and learn to be futuristic in thinking the wider world locally and globally. The Beaconhouse Learner a series of activities and representatives at the Private &
and traditional in values. This enables students to achieve Profile translates the school’s competitions from various International School Fair from
With a presence in eight countries, their intellectual potential, mission of benefiting the students, spheres of learning, ranging Nov 2 and 3 from 11am to 7pm
Beaconhouse is one of the largest improving their prospects beyond community and wider world into a from sports and athletics to and enjoy rebates on registration
school networks in the world. It has school. Beaconhouse’s trained, set of attributes essential for science, technology, visual and and tuition fees. Get up to a
been providing academic excellence caring and highly motivated holistic development. The learner performing arts and film- month’s waiver for preschool
for the past 43 years and has more teachers provide effective teaching profile embodies values and beliefs making in an effort to sign-ups. Beaconhouse is also
than 303,000 students around the while giving students the personal that are essential for students to emphasise 21st century holding an Open Week from Nov
world. attention, advice and support learn and grow into responsible learning. 4 to 16 from 10am to 3pm at all
Parents wanting a holistic quality necessary. citizens of the world. Beaconhouse has 10 campuses. Speak to its School
education for their children don’t Beaconhouse offers well- Leveraging its international preschools, two private primary Leadership team, take a tour and
have to look any further as resourced classrooms, libraries, presence, Beaconhouse organises and secondary schools that offer find out more about
Beaconhouse is committed to computer and science labs, art events that offer opportunities for the national curriculum, as well Beaconhouse’s offerings.
developing students to be socially studio and sports facilities. Its sports international exposure for students as two international schools
responsible, resilient and active complex at Sri Inai International to experience different cultures offering the Cambridge IGCSE n For more information,
citizens of the world. In short, it trains School includes facilities for futsal, and interact with peers across its programme. All schools are call 03-5632 2100 or email
students to develop an international basketball, volleyball and vast network. The Beaconhouse conveniently located within the marketing@beaconhouse.edu.
outlook with Asian values. badminton, and has an impressive International Student Convention Klang Valley. my

A legacy of
holistic education
CAMPUS Rangers started as an Additional Mathematics
International General Certificate schoolteacher who is familiar
in Secondary Education (IGCSE) with teaching these subjects in
learning centre in January 2012 English language, Campus
to provide an alternative to the Rangers founder Jason Ho
national syllabus. It teaches and decided to open a tuition centre
trains students to excel to offer the Cambridge IGCSE
academically, while modelling syllabus for full-time students. In
discipline, spiritual and moral an attempt to offer a holistic
principles of a quality mission approach to learning, Campus
school to bring out the best in Rangers also conducted sports
children. and co-curricular activities.
Its teachers are highly Campus Rangers’ started with
qualified and experienced in its first intake of 10 students and
their respective subjects and seven teachers on Jan 3, 2012.
practise excellent class control. It Five of the teachers were retired
attains excellent academic senior assistants, each with at
results without compromising least 35 years of teaching and
non-academic achievements. school management experience.
Apart from scoring up to 11As on It has grown steadily over the
IGCSE subjects, its students have past seven years, and currently
achieved championship positions has about 350 students and 50
in inter-school sports teachers spread over three
competitions. centres in Taman OUG and Bukit
Having obtained the Jalil.
international school status last With its proven track record,
year, Campus Rangers will soar which is equivalent to an
to greater heights with its new, international school’s, it plans to
well-equipped, state-of-the-art perform even better with its
building in Vivo Commercial new, bigger premises (more than
Centre @ 9Seputeh, with its four times larger than its current
inaugural intake in January next three centres), where there is
year. It will continue its tradition more space for ICT labs, science
of holistic education to nurture labs, libraries, art/archive gallery,
IGCSE achievers to be successful food tech lab, multipurpose
leaders and thinkers of sports hall and more. With this
tomorrow, while leaving no one new building, Campus Rangers
behind. will be able to continue its legacy
In early 2011, the Education in holistic education.
Ministry announced that Science
and Mathematics are to be n For more information, call
taught in Bahasa Malaysia from 017-979 7688, email registrar@
January 2012. As a Physics, campusrangers.edu.my or visit
Science, Mathematics and www.campusrangers.edu.my

Campus Rangers’ teaching staff celebrating with last year’s


graduation class.
THE STAR, TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 Private & International School Guide 3

The benefits
of boarding
AT The International School of Penang 27% of government school students.
(Uplands), support, structure and a The Uplands boarding programme
challenging curriculum are just some of the lends itself to the cultivation and
core principles that underpin daily life. enhancement of self-discipline and
Academic achievement is high on the list of independent thought, through a myriad
priorities at Uplands, and boarding offers a of leadership opportunities such as
golden opportunity for students to devote membership to the Boarder’s Representative
their time to this endeavour. Council, Apartment Captains, Year Leaders
Boarders also learn the importance of and Head of House (Girls and Boys).
studying hard and developing enquiry skills, Whichever choice parents make, be it to
which are key to performing well in college allow their child to attend a day school or
courses. In fact, this academic advantage board, it should be made in consultation
extends beyond college and into graduate with their child to ascertain their wants,
school. The Boarding Schools’ Association needs and desires. If the decision to board is
(BSA) reports that 50% of boarding school agreed by both parent and child, the values
alumni go on to attain advanced degrees, and skills they learn during their experience
compared with 36% of graduates from will help them turm the foundation for a
private day schools and 21% of graduates successful future in college and beyond.
from government schools.
The truth is in the statistics and an n For more information on boarding at
example of this can be found with one of our Uplands, email admissions@uplands.org
current Year 12 boarders. Isabelle, who has or visit www.uplands.org
been boarding at Uplands for almost two
years. Initially, her parents wanted her to
board, as they sometimes had to attend to
business off the island and needed an
environment that was safe, clean and helped
her foster good academic discipline.
The extensive study opportunities, which
naturally arose thanks to controlled
academic time, restricted access to
smartphones, peer-led study teams and
Isabelle’s own diligence and intellect
combined to help her achieve her incredible
IGCSE scores of 9A*.
According to BSA, by mid-career, 44% of
graduates who attended boarding school
hold top-level management jobs compared
with 33% of private day school students and
4 Private & International School Guide THE STAR, TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019

Making waves
on the world stage
AALIYAH Yoong, world water-skiing
champion and Khoo Qi Xuan, top
International Baccalaureate Diploma
graduate for 2019 have a few things in
competitions and yet still be in touch with
my Nexus teachers so that I can stay on
track with learning, lessons and
homework online.”
Parents, do your homework
common. They are both young Malaysians Ten incoming first-year students from PARENTS who are considering an
who followed their passions and dreams in around the world have been awarded a international school education for their child 14th Private & International School
order to succeed and are learners from Karsh International Scholarship to pursue are encouraged to plan as early as possible. Fair in Kuala Lumpur
Nexus International School. their undergraduate studies at Duke As private education is generally costly, Date : Nov 2 and 3 (Sat and Sun)
Yoong was three when her father first University. One such recipient is Nexus IB parents need to shortlist schools that are Time : 11am – 7pm
introduced her to waterskiing and there has graduate Khoo Qi Xuan. Khoo is the first within their budget. It is important to ask for Venue : Mid Valley Exhibition Centre
been no stopping her since. She has gone on Malaysian to win this scholarship out of the school’s comprehensive list of fees and (Free admission)
to represent Malaysia in international events 41,000 applicants. payment schedules. Be aware that fees will
such as the IWWF Junior World According to Duke University, the increase as the child progresses to the next School, MAHSA International School, R.E.A.L
Championships, US Masters and SEA Games. scholarships were given to intellectually level of education. Schools (both international and national),
Her most recent competition was the 2019 and civically engaged international Other important factors to consider are Sayfol International School, St Joseph’s
IWWF World Waterski Championship in students who promote interdisciplinary location, curricula offered, learning Institution International School Malaysia,
Putrajaya in August, which saw her reach inquiry, academic research and environment, class size, teachers’ Straits International School, Sunway
the final round of the open women’s scholarship in the service of society. credentials, school ethos and values and International School, Taylor’s International
competition. This Khoo, who was also a boarder at Nexus, extracurricular activities offered, among School, Tenby Schools and Westlake
was a moment for scored a perfect 45 others. International School. A number of
the history books as points in his IB With all these factors to consider, finding a preschools, learning centres and pre-
she is the first Asian Diploma, joining an school can be overwhelming, especially for university providers will also be exhibiting
to qualify for a world elite group of only parents who are new to international school at the fair.
championship trick 213 candidates out education. The best way to kick-start a school Visitors can purchase the 2019/2020
event final and by of a total of 166,278 search is to visit school websites, attend open edition of Education Destination Malaysia:
virtue of that, holds candidates worldwide. days and visit international school fairs. Guide to International & Private Schools at a
Asian records for all Nexus will be Mint Communications organises the discounted price at the upcoming fair. The
categories in the hosting an Open Week Private & International School Fair – a fair will also feature a “Learning is Fun”
competition. As an IB Diploma from Nov 25 to 30 from biannual feature in Kuala Lumpur since segment, which aims to promote learning
learner at Nexus, one wonders how 10am to noon. This is an opportunity 2012. Successful roadshows have also been outside the classroom.
she juggles her sports career and for families to experience free trial held in Johor and Penang. At the fair, Children aged 12 and below can take part
pre-university studies. Yoong classes, coding sessions, school tours parents can connect with leading in arts and crafts and performing arts
attributes her success to believing in and listen to talks by the senior international schools under one roof and workshops, as well as enjoy musical
herself, which is supported at school leadership team. The application fee is collect important information to make performances. They will also have the
through personal development waived for all applicants placed during informed decisions for their children’s opportunity to improve their critical
programmes. the Open Days. education. thinking and maths skills.
“Having the right mindset is really Exhibitors at the upcoming fair include
important and this is what I think n For more information, call the Asia Pacific Schools, HELP International n For a complete schedule of activities and
helped push me this far,” she says. admissions team at 03-8889 3868 or School, King Henry VIII College, Kingsgate list of exhibitors and to register online to
“I am grateful to be able to join email admissions@nexus.edu.my International School, Kingsley International receive email updates, visit www.pisf.asia

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