The Senior School Computer Science department at Marlborough College Malaysia is dedicated to providing a comprehensive program that caters to students of all skill levels. We emphasize not only the use of technology but also the importance of understanding how it works behind the scenes. Our curriculum encourages students to explore both the positive and negative impacts of technology on society.
We continuously expand our syllabus by incorporating emerging fields such as app development, robotics programming, and artificial intelligence (AI), offering students opportunities to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.
In the Shell, our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of computer operations, creative aspects like website design and program development, and the social and environmental impacts of technology.
Students in Remove and Hundred undertake the challenging Edexcel IGCSE Computer Science course, designed to enhance their understanding and computational problem-solving skills.
At the IB Diploma level, the focus shifts to advanced concepts such as machine architecture and object-oriented programming with linked database tables, further developing students’ technical expertise and preparing them for future challenges in the field of technology.
Our Prep School (Year 4 – Year 8) offers a comprehensive computing curriculum that spans a broad spectrum of topics—from digital responsibility and navigating the online world to critical thinking and problem-solving through programming. As students progress, they engage in activities that incrementally build their skills.
Starting with foundational problem-solving using block-based coding, younger students quickly gain confidence. As they advance, they transition to more complex tasks in text-based programming, using popular high-level languages such as Swift for Mac and iPads, as well as Python—a language also emphasized in Senior School and widely used across various industries.
By the end of the course, students will not only be capable programmers but will also be equipped to apply their critical thinking skills to solve everyday challenges. They will develop a solid understanding of digital technologies in a computer-centric world and emerge as responsible digital citizens, well-versed in both the opportunities and responsibilities of online and offline digital environments.
The Senior Drama Department at Marlborough College Malaysia offers students a dynamic, engaging and safe environment where they can develop both their creative talent and essential life skills. By participating in a comprehensive Drama curriculum, pupils gain proficiency in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. Through practical workshops, performances, and theoretical study, students learn to analyse and interpret texts, develop characters, and engage in critical thinking—skills that serve them well in the workplace.
The Drama Curriculum at Marlborough College Malaysia is designed to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities, ranging from acting, directing, and stage management to roles in media, marketing, education, and beyond. The GCSE Drama course, following the Edexcel exam board, prompts pupils to analyse live theatre, study challenging play scripts, devise original drama and perform scripted plays. In the IB Theatre and IB Literature and Performance programs, students further develop their understanding of dramatic techniques, global theatrical traditions, and performance theory.
Drama in the Prep School fosters creativity, confidence, and teamwork. Our dynamic curriculum offers students a range of theatrical experiences, from character exploration to physical theatre. Year 3 focuses on storytelling and environmental themes, while Year 4 explores puppetry and performance techniques. Year 5 delves into myths, mime, and silent film, and Year 6 enhances movement-based storytelling. Year 7 introduces Shakespeare and digital media, while Year 8 explores genre and contemporary drama. Students participate in FOBISIA Drama Festivals and collaborate with the Senior School, ensuring a smooth transition to advanced studies. Our program develops skills that extend beyond the stage, preparing students for future success.
Design and Technology (DT) is a creatively driven course that enables pupils to transform ideas into reality. It is an applied science that teaches pupils skills and knowledge used widely by researchers, architects, designers, inventors and engineers.
At Marlborough College Malaysia, DT is delivered by specialist practitioners, in a superbly resourced centre. We have a growing collection of notable resources, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, a heat treatment room and a permanent exhibition space. Pupils work with a range of modern materials, tools, equipment and machines to produce models and prototypes that aim to solve problems.
By learning engineering, materials science and graphics theory through a practical, project based and inquiry led curriculum, DT pupils build a portfolio of evidence that can be used to impress Universities and future employers.
It is widely recognised that DT effectively supports the development of skills valued by Universities and employers, such as communication and research skills, project management, critical thinking skills and the ability to work in or lead a team. Such organisations also value the industrial context of learning and project work in DT, as it has a closer relationship to professional work than traditional classroom learning.
Many pupils choose to study DT at an examinable level to demonstrate creativity and practical skills, which can balance their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and show that they are well-rounded learners. Many choose to study the subject because it is exciting, stimulating and addresses global challenges for the next generation of engineers, such as sustainable production and responsible consumerism.
Our curriculum follows a carefully structured path that develops from Prep School into the Senior School and ultimately beyond into the outside world. All pupils are taught DT from Year 3 to Shell (Year 9, which is the first year of Senior School), from which point DT becomes an optional subject up to Upper 6. We currently offer Graphic Products or Resistant Materials IGCSE courses to Remove and Hundred (both with Cambridge exam board), and IB Diploma Programme in Sixth Form.
Design and Technology (DT) aims to promote skills and knowledge relating to engineering, architecture and design, whilst facilitating the enrichment and application of learning from the wider curriculum (particularly Maths and Science). Projects in DT support the development of analytical, problem solving and evaluative skills that contribute to the growth of all pupils, not just those interested in creativity and invention. Often considered an applied science, MCM has positioned the Prep DT studio and workshop alongside the Science department in the Cotton corridor.
Many people consider tools and materials to be at the centre of the DT curriculum, but in fact these elements are part of a much bigger collection of resources and strategies used in DT to develop robust learners who have an insight of life beyond the classroom.
At Prep School level, the DT curriculum has been divided into four areas; research, design, make and evaluate. This helps pupils and parents recognise progress and achievement in core aspects of the subject.
Based on the British Primary National Curriculum, the DT department has created engaging schemes of work for each year group that blend subject theory with exciting practical activities. Taught by a close-knit team of passionate, specialist Design and Technology Beaks from both the Prep and Senior schools, pupils at MCM benefit from a quality STEM education from seven years old. It is a challenging yet inspiring learning experience, helping learners progress from a foundation level through to the well-respected International Baccalaureate in Design and Technology.
The Senior School English department is made up of eight members of staff, each of whom brings a diverse educational and professional background to the team. The team has a wealth of teaching experience drawn from the International Baccalaureate (IB), British, Canadian and Australian educational systems and educational qualifications and expertise gained at some of the best universities in the world.
The Senior School English department encompasses courses teaching Literature and Language through all years, as well as Second Language English at the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our programmes pursue IBDP qualifications and IGCSE qualifications with the Cambridge International Examinations Board.
All pupils at Marlborough study English and the vast majority do so at a first language level. All pupils pursue first language Literature and Language courses until at least the IGCSE level, with additional support provided for English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils. At the IBDP level, most students continue with English as their first language, with a small number electing to pursue the Language B English course offered. For the IBDP, we offer the Language and Literature course at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) as well as the Literature course at both HL and SL. In addition, the SL Literature and Performance course and the HL and SL Language B English course are available.
The department class rooms are located in the Betjeman building, which also contains the offices of the English Department and the House Masters of many of the day houses and has direct access to the library. The Department space also includes an outdoor amphitheatre known as ‘The Pit’. Each classroom has full audio-visual equipment, wireless internet and projectors with Apple TV. Independent and creative learning is encouraged, facilitated by the flexibility offered by Wi-Fi and Macbooks. The development of multiple literacies and thinking skills is a priority.
The English department coordinates a number of enrichment activities including theatre visits, book buying trips and competitions for poetry and essay writing. Further, the English department has been involved in Model United Nations (MUN) at Marlborough and supports our annual participation in MUN Conferences such as THIMUN Singapore. The English department also supports student writers through annual school publications and ad hoc publications in the media.
The aim of the English Department at Marlborough College Malaysia is to foster a life-long love of literature and language in all its forms amongst the pupils. From the phonics programme in PrePrep to the study of Shakespeare in Year 8, our pupils are immersed in a language and text rich environment. Engaging and stimulating texts are at the heart of all units of study and are used to explore a range of genres including descriptive and narrative writing, discursive writing, poetry, drama, modern fiction, information texts, persuasive writing and public speaking. Our libraries offer an array of exciting fiction and nonfiction to support children in becoming avid readers. Pupils are urged to think critically and are empowered with tools in order to do so.
Geography is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary subject taught from Prep to Senior School. As part of the Humanities and IB Group 3 options, it develops critical thinking, data analysis, and writing skills. Pupils explore global issues like climate change and sustainability and geopolitics through case studies at local, national, and international levels. The IGCSE and IB courses emphasise interrelationships between people, places, and the environment. Learning is interactive, featuring debates, group work, and field trips to Mersing, Penyabong, and Gunung Pulai, with an enrichment trip to Indonesia’s volcanoes for IGCSE and IB students.
Geography at Marlborough goes beyond maps and trivia. It fosters a range of skills to understand our world. Pupils explore the interaction between physical and human environments, becoming responsible global citizens and understanding the importance of sustainability. Personal experiences enrich learning, inspiring curiosity about human impact.
Following a diverse curriculum, we use the local environment and children are encouraged to use personal experiences to add interest and relevance to their work therefore enhancing learning. Thinking skills develop alongside knowledge, with an increasing focus on analytical skills in the Upper Prep. Pupils actively engage in lessons, completing tasks in ways that suit their learning styles, including group and class projects.
The 21st century’s rapid change and interconnectedness create complex political challenges. Global Politics, part of the IB Diploma at Marlborough College Malaysia helps students critically engage with new perspectives and understand their role as global citizens.
The course covers core political concepts like power, sovereignty, and justice, applying them to real-world case studies such as civil wars in Syria and Yemen and movements like Black Lives Matter. Students complete an ‘Engagement Activity’ for firsthand political experience and experience of conducting independent research. With extensive resources, students are encouraged to stay informed and actively engage with global issues as they develop.
In the Senior School, the History Department fosters inquiry and develops in our pupils a wide range of invaluable skills such as critical analysis, use of evidence, argument, evaluation, communication and literacy, which are vital to pupils’ success across the academic curriculum.
Shell History introduces pupils to key Twentieth Century world history, which is then built upon in Remove and Hundred with the varied and engaging IGCSE Edexcel History course. Moving into Sixth Form, students can continue to the exciting and dynamic IB World History course which revolves around developing an understanding of key historical concepts including change, continuity, causation, consequence, perspective and significance.
History is a key part of life in the Prep School. Children explore historical figures and events using artefacts and questioning skills, enriched by local trips and History days. Prep pupils develop chronology, inquiry, interpretation, and communication skills. They present ideas through speech, videos, and traditional writing. In Key Stage 3, analysis and historical argument become key, preparing students for Senior School. Links to local and world history are explored. Beyond academics, studying history nurtures essential life skills while maintaining the excitement and enjoyment of exploring the past.
The Senior School Chinese Department aims to deliver a personalised and enriching programme to pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. We offer Cambridge IGCSE qualifications and IBDP qualifications. As one of the language options from Shell to Upper 6th, pupils can choose IGCSE Chinese First, Chinese Second or Chinese Foreign course in Remove, and IB Chinese A Language and Literature or Chinese B Language Acquisition course in Lower 6th.
Cultural projects are integrated throughout the curriculum and China trips are organised every two to three years. Lunar New Year is celebrated in MCM with Lunar New Year performances, games, house competitions and more.
The Chinese Programme at Marlborough College Malaysia caters to pupils of all abilities across the school. Our aim is to instil in all pupils an enjoyment and appreciation of the richness and complexity of Chinese literature, language acquisition, and culture.
Mandarin is learned by all pupils in the Prep School, with two lessons per week from Nursery to Year 4 and five lessons fortnightly for pupils in Years 5 to Year 8. In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, lessons focus on songs and games, fostering an early appreciation and enjoyment of the language.
From Year 3 onwards, pupils follow different pathways based on their language proficiency. Those with Chinese heritage who speak Chinese at home follow the Advanced Language pathway, which strengthens their literacy, reading, and writing skills. Non-native and non-heritage learners follow the Foreign Language pathway throughout Prep School, with an emphasis on communication and fundamental literacy skills.
Beyond academic learning, pupils also have opportunities to experience Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting during enrichment activities, as well as participate in traditional and lion dance performances during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Each year, pupils have the opportunity to take part in competitions, assemblies, and school trips that bring their language learning to life. Selected pupils proudly represented the school in the AIMS Language Competition, where they showcased their Mandarin skills and emerged as champions.
The Senior School Languages department at Marlborough delivers an enriching programme throughout the school to pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe that by enabling our pupils to communicate fluently in foreign languages, we are helping them gain a vital skill that will enable them to become truly global citizens. We aim to make our pupils think, engage and aspire to give of their best intellectual efforts. We promote outstanding teaching and learning, in order that all pupils have access to the best post-secondary programmes worldwide.
All pupils in Shell must study Spanish, French or Bahasa Malaysia alongside Mandarin. In Remove and Hundred, all pupils must study at least one foreign language on the Edexcel IGCSE course. Beyond this, the IB Diploma requires all pupils to take a foreign language and the same three options are available at Ab Initio and Language B level. An option is also available for first language Bahasa speakers throughout the school.
All members of the Languages department are tutors in both day and boarding houses. All staff are highly qualified and attend professional development courses in order to ensure that their practice is current and relevant.
The department is located within six classrooms, all with wi-fi and up-to-date audio-visual resources to dynamically support teaching and learning. The department is forward thinking, innovative and uses an extensive range of language-learning resources and technologies.
At Marlborough, communication is central to our diverse community, where over 30 nationalities are represented. Learning modern languages broadens young minds, fostering cultural awareness, friendship, and understanding. Our communicative approach, grounded in clear grammar, ensures pupils gain confidence and transferable skills while engaging with the culture of the language they study. From Year 1 to Year 8, pupils choose between Spanish and Malay, with French available from Year 4. Malaysian passport holders must study Bahasa Malay. Lessons, taught twice weekly by specialists, incorporate interactive methods such as group work, games, songs, dialogues, and digital resources to create an enjoyable and enriching learning experience.
Music is an important part of life at the College. It is an inclusive activity and an academic subject throughout all years of the College, delivering the expertise of practising professional musicians to hone the talents of the pupils from Reception to the Upper Sixth.
At Marlborough we believe that Music is a subject that is accessible to all, whatever age or standard a pupil may be. We believe that it is an aspect of College life that really matters:
“I would teach children Music, Physics, and Philosophy but most importantly Music, for the patterns in Music and all the Arts are the keys to learning” – Plato.
The aims of the Music department are to inspire, enrich, and nurture every pupil to fulfil their musical potential in a dynamic, vibrant and exciting environment. We wish to provide the opportunity and flexibility to allow the musicians of the future to discover and explore their potential and passions.
When pupils arrive in Shell (Year 9) they are given the freedom to explore all styles of music. This may be in the classroom or through the many enrichment activities that are on offer including choirs, orchestras, and chamber ensembles, both contemporary and more traditional.
Instrumental music lessons are offered on an individual and group basis by specialist instrumental teachers. We currently offer lessons on woodwind, brass and stringed orchestral instruments as well as more contemporary instruments such as the electric and bass guitars and the drum kit.
In academic Music we follow the Cambridge Examinations IGCSE syllabus up to the end of Hundred (Year 11). In the Sixth Form we offer Music at both Higher Level and Standard level for the IB. This is an excellent course and well suited to pupils who aspire to enter the Music industry, following the traditional route of performing, composing and/or conducting, as an academic, or following the more contemporary route in popular, game or film music.
The Music department in the Prep School plays a crucial part in each pupil’s development in their early academic career. Our aim is to stimulate and develop in our students a passion and love for Music. We do this by offering a curriculum designed to inspire and enrich their creativity and nurture individual musical talent. Our Music activities focus on creative self-expression, learning essential techniques, and developing ensemble skills. We provide a supportive, encouraging and challenging environment that enhances students’ confidence and fosters an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation.
Each year group receives one music lesson per week during which our students are exposed to a variety of musical opportunities through singing, listening, composing and performing. As well as their weekly individual instrumental lessons, our students are encouraged to join our extensive list of ensembles and choirs. We aim to celebrate our students’ achievements throughout the year through a wide range of performance opportunities. These include regular and informal events and end of term concerts.
With the help of a team of peripatetic musicians, we offer our pupils individual instrumental lessons on piano, strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. These are timetabled throughout the week. We regularly host workshops from external facilitators, allowing our pupils to participate in music-making on a large scale spanning across different year groups. Our choirs also participate in Outreach events, spreading the joy of singing in the local area.
Ensembles and groups in the Prep School include Choirs, Prep School Orchestra, Wind and Brass Band, Junior String Group and String Quartet.
Psychology is a subject that is exclusively offered at IB level, and one that is popular amongst pupils seeking a new challenge within their ‘Individuals and Societies’ option. The course content is focussed on an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behaviour, and how they interact.
Psychology is a fascinating subject that explores human cognition and behaviour, helping us understand why individuals behave differently and how various factors—such as social, cultural, and genetic influences—shape our actions. Psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and change behaviour through observation, hypothesis testing, and inquiry. An understanding of these methods, alongside ethical considerations in research, is key to enabling critical thinking and evaluation of studies and qualities such as compassion, open-mindedness and a principled and caring approach are integral to studying the course.
Modern psychology has evolved beyond its traditionally Western focus, incorporating diverse perspectives, including those of women, minority ethnic communities, and Indigenous psychologies, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of human behaviour.
In the DP psychology course, students develop knowledge of psychological concepts, theories, and research methods while honing critical thinking skills. The course aims to foster psychological literacy rather than train psychologists, encouraging students to assess evidence, engage with evolving knowledge, and apply research methodologies to deepen their understanding. Students will complete 4 practicals during the course; developing understanding of Psychological research in a practical context while evaluating through critical lenses.
IB Psychology fosters an understanding of how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied, enabling pupils to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and appreciate the diversity of human behaviour.
The Senior School Science Department at Marlborough College Malaysia fosters a passion for Science in six well-equipped laboratories. Our goal is to support pupils in achieving examination success while encouraging curiosity and confidence.
All pupils begin Edexcel IGCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in Shell, with the option to pursue separate sciences or Double-Award Science by Hundred. In the IB Diploma, we offer all three Sciences and SEHS at higher and Standard levels, emphasising inquiry-based learning.
Our dedicated teachers inspire pupils through engaging lessons, diverse resources, and enriching trips, helping each student reach their full scientific potential.
Science is regarded as one of the core subjects in the Prep School at Marlborough. The department comprises of specialist teachers in Prep and all pupils have the majority of their lessons in laboratories.
Within the department we have developed our ‘Prep School Science Principles’, which we believe are crucial to the pupils’ success.
Pupils are inspired to explore science with increasing initiative and independence.
Enthusiastic teachers deliver lessons supported by relevant resources that meet the pupils’ needs.
Pupils are active learners with opportunities to explore and test their ideas through practical work.
Pupils’ natural curiosity is challenged by asking and answering questions.
Pupils make links between scientific facts and the world around them.
Pupils are making progress by setting and meeting targets.
To enhance the learning experience further pupils are involved in fieldwork outside the classroom and in various activities during the annual Science week, such as inter-house science competitions.
In Senior School, experienced Art teachers guide students in specialist studios, developing creativity, exploration, and a deep understanding of artists. Art is available from Shell, with engaging projects that harness critical thinking and creativity. The Edexcel GCSE Art and Design course, popular in Remove and Hundred, emphasises practical skills and contextual knowledge. The IB Visual Art course in the Sixth Form encourages independent projects and personal artistic growth. Enrichment activities include gallery visits, after-school programs, and contributions to Exhibitions.
Art plays an important part in the creative life of all pupils at Marlborough. In the Prep School, pupils explore a variety of exciting projects connected to the wider curriculum, gaining insight into different cultures and viewpoints.
Art trips to Malaysia and Singapore expose them to local culture. Specialist art teachers guide pupils in exploring materials in purpose-built studios. Collaborative works like murals are displayed on campus, and the department organizes competitions and Charity Art Auctions, showcasing our pupils’ talents within the community.
At Marlborough College Malaysia, we believe that every pupil can thrive in Mathematics. Our well-structured and carefully sequenced Scheme of Work ensures that pupils build on their knowledge step by step, allowing them to develop confidence and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Lessons are thoughtfully differentiated to meet the needs of each pupil, ensuring that all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported. Whether reinforcing key concepts or extending learning with more complex problem-solving tasks, our specialist and skilled Maths Beaks create engaging, hands-on, and enjoyable lessons that inspire curiosity and enthusiasm.
Beyond the classroom, we provide numerous opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical thinking by participating in national and international Maths Challenges such as the AIMS Maths Challenges, FOBISIA Primary Maths Challenges, the Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC), the First Mathematics Challenge (FMC), and the Primary UKMT Challenge. These competitions help pupils develop problem-solving skills, build resilience, and experience Mathematics in a broader context. Mathematics at Marlborough College Malaysia is open to all students, and we strive to motivate and encourage them to engage in as many Maths activities as possible, both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the subject.
At Marlborough College Malaysia, we believe that every pupil can thrive in Mathematics. Our well-structured and carefully sequenced Scheme of Work ensures that pupils build on their knowledge step by step, allowing them to develop confidence and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
Lessons are thoughtfully differentiated to meet the needs of each pupil, ensuring that all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported. Whether reinforcing key concepts or extending learning with more complex problem-solving tasks, our specialist and skilled Maths Beaks create engaging, hands-on, and enjoyable lessons that inspire curiosity and enthusiasm.
Beyond the classroom, we provide numerous opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical thinking by participating in national and international Maths Challenges such as the AIMS Maths Challenges, FOBISIA Primary Maths Challenges, the Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC), the First Mathematics Challenge (FMC), and the Primary UKMT Challenge. These competitions help pupils develop problem-solving skills, build resilience, and experience Mathematics in a broader context.
Mathematics at Marlborough College Malaysia is open to all students, and we strive to motivate and encourage them to engage in as many Maths activities as possible, both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the subject.
Academic Physical Education in the Senior School plays a vital role in equipping pupils with the knowledge and skills to lead healthy lifestyles and optimise sports performance. By bridging the gap between practical application and scientific principles, the curriculum fosters a deeper understanding of the factors that influence physical well-being and athletic success.
Students progress through a structured pathway of sport science education:
Shell: A foundational Sport Science course introduces key concepts.
Remove & Hundred: Students can pursue Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education, focusing on theoretical and practical elements.
Sixth Form: The IB Diploma Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS) course provides an advanced, interdisciplinary study of the subject.
Sport Science is delivered through an experimental approach, examined through the dual lenses of health and performance. Across all three courses, pupils develop an understanding of the scientific principles behind Physiology, Kinesiology, and Sports Psychology, fostering conceptual knowledge with real-world applications to sport and exercise.
Pupils benefit from one swimming lesson and one PE lesson per week.
Swimming
From water confidence to stroke development, pupils learn freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and water polo. Lessons focus on synchronizing arm pull, leg kick, and breathing for efficiency.
PE Phases of Development
Phase 1 (Activate) (Pre-School – Year 2) → Focus on physical literacy through FUNdamental movement skills.
Phase 2 (Discovery) (Year 3 & 4) → Apply movement skills to competitive sports, building game awareness and sportsmanship.
Phase 3 (Progression) (Year 5 & 6) → Hone skills, develop match play, and introduce competitive fixtures.
Phase 4 (Train to Compete) (Year 7 & 8) → Refine movement skills, leadership, and competition at a higher level.
Our aim is for pupils to love sport and stay fit and healthy, progressing from agility and coordination to enjoying a variety of sports such as badminton, basketball, and athletics.
Prep School Games
We build strong athletes with a lifelong love of sport, encouraging fun, skill development, and competition. Pupils compete locally and internationally across key sports: Swimming, Gymnastics, Football, Rugby, Touch, Hockey, Cricket, and Athletics, with additional sports like Basketball, Badminton, Cross Country, and Climbing also featuring in our programme.
Religion is central to life in Malaysia, and the Senior School takes a holistic approach to Religious Studies. In Lower Prep, learning is centered around religious festivals, enriched by Malaysia’s multicultural setting. From Year 5, religions are studied on rotation, covering history, teachings, and expressions of faith. Years 7 and 8 focus on Abrahamic religions, incorporating Philosophy and Ethics driven by current events. By Year 8, pupils will have studied the six major world religions alongside some Eastern traditions. This broad study fosters respect, understanding, and reflection of our diverse pupil body.
Religion is central to life in Malaysia, and the Prep School takes a holistic approach to Religious Studies. In Lower Prep, learning is centered around religious festivals, enriched by Malaysia’s multicultural setting. From Year 5, religions are studied on rotation, covering history, teachings, and expressions of faith. Years 7 and 8 focus on Abrahamic religions, incorporating Philosophy and Ethics driven by current events. By Year 8, pupils will have studied the six major world religions alongside some Eastern traditions. This broad study fosters respect, understanding, and reflection of our diverse pupil body.
The basic economic problem states that people have unlimited wants and needs but limited resources with which to meet them. As a result, choices must be made regarding the allocation of scarce resources to meet the unlimited wants of people on our planet. This is the foundation of economic study and the driving force behind all we do in the Economic and Business Department at Marlborough College Malaysia.
An introductory course in Enterprise is offered for all Shell pupils. This provides pupils with an opportunity to undertake activities in Enterprise, Marketing and Economics. Activities have been designed and written to be engaging, challenging and multi-disciplinary. The tasks develop our pupils’ skills in terms of critical thinking, data analysis, group-work and project writing. They provide the pupils with an appreciation of Economics and Business in order to be able to make well-informed and rational judgements.
We currently offer the IGCSE Cambridge International Examinations in both Economics and Business Studies. At IB we offer economics and business management, all offered at Higher and Standard Level in the IB Diploma Programme.
The department is made up of four dynamic beaks who have many years of experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme in Economics or Business Management. All members of the department are IB category 2 trained and each brings a unique perspective and background to the department.
Pupils are given opportunities to get involved in Business and Economics outside of the classroom. These include trips to Singapore to experience lectures on important economic topics, visits to local businesses and the student investor challenge. Local entrepreneurs are employed as guest speakers to provide insight and reflection on their own personal experiences.
