Boys Boarding
Taylor House welcomes boys as they begin their boarding journey, offering a supportive environment for those from Year 5 to Year 8 (ages 9-13). Upon completing Prep School, the boys transition to Senior School and become part of the Wills or Munawir Hill House. Throughout the academic year, the Senior Houses engage in a dynamic array of events, fostering a spirited competition with both boarding and day houses. Boys not only find a place to call home but are guided by dedicated staff and a supportive network of peers.
All boys will have comfortable rooms in which they can study, relax, socialise and sleep. Some will share rooms, while in the Sixth Form pupils have individual rooms. In addition to the living accommodation, there is a main Common Room, which is the social centre of the house and is used for indoor games (pool, board games, fussball, darts and table tennis) as well as meetings and check-ins. There is also a Prep Room, Brew Room (for boys to make themselves hot drinks and light snacks) and a music room.
I am currently boarding in a Senior boys’ boarding house and in my third year as a boarder at Marlborough. A couple of days ago, I had an interview for a potential spot as a College Prefect, and one of the questions I was asked was: “What aspect of MCM do you enjoy most?” Without hesitation, I said, “Boarding at the College".
More than a typical schedule
We offer a wide range of activities that are designed to develop important skills in leadership, communication, creativity and cooperation. Ultimately widening each boarders’ horizons and enabling them to find their niche, grow in confidence and achieve excellence in all that they do.
Boarding at Marlborough College Malaysia means pupils can participate in a whole raft of additional activities. The onsite activities and the excursions we offer are incredibly varied (over 200 activities and trips covering more than 60 different experiences). Boarding activities are designed to enrich the pupils’ school experience and ensures that their weekends are full of sociable fun pursuits that offer challenge, teamwork, learning new skills, opportunities to build lasting friendships, relaxation and simple joy.
We run a full programme of onsite activities, both indoors and outdoors, covering a variety of sports, artistic endeavours and opportunities to get in touch with nature. We also run day trips to all sorts of interesting and fun places, but also to simply unwind from the fast pace of the week. We pride ourselves on the breadth of choice we give to our boarders, there is always something for everyone to do.
Weekday
7.15am Wake-up and Breakfast8.00am Check-in 8.20am Start of morning school12.50pm Lunch1.50pm Start of afternoon school4.15pm End of the school day 5.00pm Studies6.00pm Supper7.00pm Prep7.45pm onwards evening activities8.30pm Start of bedtimes Routines will differ by House.
Saturday
7.15 to 9.00am Breakfast8.15am Sixth Form Chek-in with HM8.30am Lessons begin for the Sixth Form10.00am Senior School pupils check in10.30am Multisport12.30pm Lunch1.30pm Check in2.00pm to 5.00pm Off site trips or on-site activities6.00pm Supper6.50pm Check-in with HM7.00pm Boarders' social events 9.30pm Check-in with HM10.00pm Bedtimes begin
Sunday
8.00am to 9.00am Breakfast10.00am Check-in with the RHT10.30am Chapel Service or a Talk from a visiting speaker12.30pm Lunch1.30pm Check-in2.00pm to 5.00pm Off site trips or on-site activities6.00pm to 6.50pm Supper7.00pm CHeck-in Prep9.15pm Check-in9.30pm Bedtimes begin
Communication
We like to keep the lines of communication as open as possible at all times. It is very much a triangle between the HMs, pupils and parents. Never hesitate to get in contact regarding any school matters, as the sooner that concerns are raised, the more swiftly we can resolve them. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to contact their children throughout the week.
You may also like to follow your son’s House on their dedicated Instagram account.
Health Centre
Staffed 24 hours a day by a team of Registered Nurses, the Health Centre is fully involved in the life of the College and plays a pivotal role in promoting positive health for all while treating unwell pupils.
Boarders can visit the Health Centre for routine treatments and repeat prescriptions. Emergencies and sudden illnesses are dealt with at any time. For more serious health matters, Gleneagles, the private hospital, is five minutes away.
Boys Boarding Houses
Without question, I have witnessed the boys develop many character strengths during their time in Taylor, such as: independence, compassion and tolerance. Beyond this, in the best way possible, each and every boarder’s development will be assisted through the considerable challenges of life in Taylor. Some of these will be through your personal need to continually adapt to the ever-changing environment and also more formally through weekly challenges and the fantastic weekend activities programme. I look forward to welcoming you and your son into Taylor.
Mr Tim Jones | Housemaster, Taylor House
| Mr S Harvey Deputy HM Taylor (Teacher of Prep PE) |
Mr T Finn Resident House Tutor (Teacher of Prep English) |
Ms S Higgins Dame |
House Moto: Bene Factum
House Crest Meaning: Tiger and Mortar Boards – Traditional Malaysian and Johorian tigers, but with mortar boards as symbols of learning and referencing John Taylor’s dedication to education in Johor after they moved from Marlborough College in the UK.
The Rose – Traditional device from the Taylor family coat of arms.
Our motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, not to seem to be), guides our boarders towards doing the right things for the right reasons. Munawir Hill is made great by the genuine nature of our interactions: companionship with peers, contribution to our community and courage and commitment in our work.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Munawir Hill.
Mr. R Baker | Housemaster, Munawir Hill
| Mr F Roberts Deputy HM Munawir Hill (Teacher of Prep Computer Science) |
Mr S Bhogal Resident House Tutor (Business Studies and Economics) |
Ms H Wilson Dame |
House Moto: Esse Quam Videri
House Crest Meaning: The Star – Based on the coat of arms of Negeri Sembilan, the nine-pointed star symbolises the nine original states of Negeri Sembilan, united as one.
The Rice Stalks – These too are devices which appears on the Negeri Sembilan coat of arms, symbolising prosperity.
The Staff – A device from the sovereign coat of arms of HRH Ruler of Negeri Sembilan and references that Munawir Hill is privileged to bear the name of the 9th Ruler, Tuanku Munawir ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman, who had six grandchildren attend Marlborough College, Wiltshire.
Opened in 2014, Wills House is a Senior Boys’ Boarding House with up to 50 boys from Shell to the Upper Sixth. Boarding encourages a firm sense of community and it allows the boys the opportunity to learn independence, compassion and tolerance so that they can become rounded individuals; ready to take their place in the world. The Wills community is built on a foundation of mutual respect and the pastoral care that your son receives ensures that he feels secure in his surroundings and is equipped to achieve his potential. Diversity is celebrated and the boys are encouraged to challenge themselves academically and immerse themselves in all aspects of the co-curricular programme. Wills is the boys’ ‘home’ whilst at the College and it is here that they will form friendships that will stand the test of time. I very much look forward to welcoming you into Wills.
Mr F Roberts | Housemaster, Wills House
| Mrs L Laycock Deputy Housemaster (Teacher of Mathematics) |
Mr H Mun Resident House Tutor |
Ms N Syahadah Dame |
House Moto: Nulli Secundus
House Crest Meaning: The winged sea-lion is featured on the Arms of the British Security Service and this references the courageous service of Reggie Wills OM to the Crown both as an army officer and in intelligence.
Laurel Leaves – Signify success.
