Sixth Form student Elisa has achieved a perfect score of 1600 on her recent Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Full marks are almost impossible to attain, with only a select few gaining the maximum number of points each year. Last year out of the 1.7 million students to take the test only 300 achieved full marks […]
We are very pleased to share that our ‘World Beating’ IB results have transmuted into an impressive array of university destinations for our 2023 leavers. All Marlborough College Malaysia students who applied to university received at least one offer and these vary in level from BA/BSc, MChem, MEng and Foundation Diplomas, and represent a […]
Year 7 recently embarked on their week-long residential in Gopeng which was supplied by Nomad Adventures. After a 7-hour bus journey, pupils arrived at camp with excitement about the week ahead of them. New surroundings and dorm mates became the norm alongside an action-packed week of activities with time spent in the evening reflecting on […]
Year 6 were treated to a trip to Taman Negeri Endau Rompin for their residential last week. There was much excitement when the pupils arrived at their camp at Rompin Rainforest Lodge, where they were quickly introduced to their activity leaders. The week was spent kayaking and trekking amid the lush jungle. Everyone enjoyed […]
The Year 5 residential was full of smiles and laughter as the year group took part in a range of challenges, games and activities on the College’s 90-acre site. It was a chance for pupils to stay in a boarding house, fully immersing themselves in the Marlborough atmosphere and seeing it as their ‘home’ just […]
The Year 4 residential was another huge success this year as the group enjoyed a range of challenges and exciting adventures within the beautiful grounds of the College. First was a lesson in survival skills at our Forest School. Here, the pupils learnt how to construct shelters, forage for food, and find water from […]
On Sunday, the residents at the boarding houses were treated to a lecture delivered by the Master, Mr. Burbury, on one of his personal passions: long-distance running. The Wykeham Hall served as the backdrop, as eager pupils listened intently to Mr. Burbury’s account of his remarkable achievement in conquering the Marathon Des Sables. Mr. Burbury […]
Former student Rafael Phillips has gone from strength to strength since graduating from Marlborough College Malaysia. For Rafael, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting as a novice at Marlborough in 2012, he navigated his way through the rugby world, representing Marlborough, Hartpury University, and eventually going on to play for the Philippine […]
As the Michaelmas Term gains momentum, the sports department has an action-packed calendar, offering pupils opportunities to play and compete across various sports and competitions. This couldn’t be truer for one sport, in particular: Football. With major football tournaments in Phuket and our own Straits Tournament on the horizon, along with a host of […]
On Friday, September 8th, the Prep school celebrated International Day of Charity. This annual observance encourages people to unite and share their time, resources, and energy, all with the goal of making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. To mark this day Prep school pupils arrived wearing clothes, shoes, and bags, […]
On Friday 1st September, our Shell (Year 9) pupils set off for a team-building day on Desaru beach. Alongside the House Masters and Mistresses, pupils took part in a range of activities and games designed to build friendships and improve teamwork skills. Housemaster of Sheppard, Mr Jack Travers said “It was a brilliant day out […]
Last weekend, the Silver Award pupils in Hundred undertook their Practice Adventurous Journey on Sungai Melayu. Following several months of determined logging and training, this was their first opportunity to experience the expedition aspect of the award. It was also a chance to practise some paddle and rescue skills before the Qualifying expedition in two […]
On Tuesday 29th August, we held our Afternoon Tea in Singapore, our first event in Singapore for the new school year. Our gracious hosts, Charissa and Mark Buchanan, opened the doors to their charming home near Holland Village, creating the perfect setting for our first Singapore FoMCM event of the academic year. This occasion […]
It is said that every day is a school day, and this holds true for the staff and pupils at Marlborough College Malaysia. Our staff are constantly learning through professional development to enable them to acquire new skills that are essential to help our pupils flourish in the dynamic landscape of the modern world. With […]
The Lower Sixth IB Core Weekend takes place on the first weekend of the Michaelmas Term each year. This year, more than seventy sixth-form students boarded a coach to Desaru, to take part in some activities, get to know each other, and receive an introduction to the IB programme, particularly its three core components: CAS […]
Tasha, a Year 7 pupil at Marlborough College Malaysia with a passion for the harp, had a remarkable summer. She kicked it off with a performance in the “An Uncommon Journey Ⅱ” concert, having been invited by Ms. Cherry Mah, the Resident Conductor of the KLPAC Symphonic Band. In July, Tasha participated in the Singapore […]
On Friday, 25th August 2023, the Boarding community at Marlborough College Malaysia embarked on the new academic year’s first Beagle Hash. Decked out in their house swipes, the pupils ventured into the plantation that surrounds the College and began searching for the paper tags which identify the correct route. In between the overgrown paths […]
On Friday, 25th August 2023, the Friends of Marlborough College Malaysia (FoMCM) hosted their first Coffee Morning of the new academic year. The theme of the first coffee morning was ‘Welcome’, where new parents were welcomed into the MCM community and returning parents were welcomed back after the summer holidays. Local businesses attended the coffee […]
Two of our Upper Sixth pupils, Emily Lui and Sara Sim spent some of their summer holidays writing essays for worldwide competitions. Emily entered her essay into the John Locke Institute 2023 Global Essay Prize competition in the Psychology category. She has been shortlisted for the prize for her essay on the title “Can […]
On Wednesday, 23rd August, 2023, the Parents and Pupils enjoyed an evening dedicated to the exploration of instrumental music. This occasion, known as the Instrumental Music Taster Evening, happens every year and offers pupils a unique opportunity to acquaint themselves with a variety of musical instruments. The event showcased the whole array of orchestral and […]