EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA Malaysia International School Tour No.2

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December 29, 2025
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Epsom College in Malaysia campus building with brick facade and modern glass windows surrounded by greenery

Malaysia International School tour

The Malaysian International School we visited this time is EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA, located in Negeri Sembilan.

A vast campus + boarding + British-style education + world-class academic and facility standards + elite sports training (tennis, golf, football). An exceptional international school in Malaysia.

That is Epsom Malaysia.

Epsom College in Malaysia (ECIM) provides world-class education to international students from Malaysia and beyond, as a branch of the prestigious Epsom College in the UK (ECUK), which boasts a legacy of over 150 years.

As the only sister school of Epsom College UK, renowned for nearly 200 years of academic excellence, ECIM is a full-day and boarding co-educational school that follows the British curriculum, including the IGCSE program. It offers the finest British-style education to students aged 3 to 19.

Epsom College in Malaysia – Key Highlights～Malaysia International School～

Epsom College in Malaysia boasts a world-class 50-acre campus that continues to expand. Designed to nurture both the mind and body, the campus features state-of-the-art facilities. Its sports facilities are not only extensive but also maintained to an exceptional standard, making them among the finest compared to other schools.

Academic & Arts Facilities

9 Science Laboratories
20 Music Practice Rooms World-Class Sports Facilities
Cricket Pitch
2 Basketball Courts
Volleyball Court
Swimming Pool
Golf Course
Athletics Track
Sports Pavilion
Rugby Pitch
10 Badminton Courts
Indoor & Outdoor Hockey Pitches
3 Professional Squash Courts
FIFA-Certified Turf Football Pitch (Artificial Grass)
Multipurpose Indoor Sports Centre
11 Indoor & Outdoor Tennis Courts

World-Class Sports Academies

At Epsom College in Malaysia, our Tennis, Golf, and Football Academies provide professional-level sports training under the guidance of expert coaches.

✅ Train like a pro with elite coaching

✅ Open to all levels – from beginners to aspiring professionals

✅ Pursue top-tier academics while aiming for university scholarships through sports

Tennis coach instructs two young students on a blue court while another coach observes nearby.

Tennis coach demonstrating a swing technique to two young students on an outdoor court.

A woman practices putting on a lush green golf course while a man observes in the background.

A woman putting on a golf green while a man in a blue shirt watches nearby on a sunny day.

Swimmer in a pool lane performing the butterfly stroke with water splashing around.

A Truly Global & Holistic Educational Experience

🌍 Diverse International Community

Students from 20+ countries and regions 🎭 Over 80 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Extra & Super Curriculum Programs for well-rounded development 📚 British Curriculum Excellence
Bilingual Prep School
IGCSE & A-Level at Senior School 🥗 Nutritious & Diverse Meal Plans
Boarding Students: 3 meals + 3 snacks per day
Day Students: Lunch + 2 snacks per day 🎓 Many Students Accepted into Prestigious Universities 🎓

Poster celebrating student Cazra Gaznavi’s 2A*2A A Level results for Cambridge University Law at Edexcel Malaysia.

University of Cambridge

Poster celebrating Naomi Khoo’s 3A* A Level results from Epsom College in Malaysia, accepted to LSE for Law.

London School of Economics

Epsom College in Malaysia had the honor of welcoming Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, for a special visit and lecture session.

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad shaking hands with a foreign dignitary during an official visit.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaking at a public event, seated in a red armchair on stage.

Students Listening with Focused Determination

＜Performing Arts＞

A man in a patterned coat and hat performs on stage with arms outstretched and a joyful expression.

An older man leads a group of students in a classroom activity where children wear costumes like knights and witches.

＜Christmas Concert＞

Students in uniform singing in a choir on a school stage with Christmas decorations projected on a screen.

Students perform in a school orchestra concert, playing violins and cellos on stage under a screen showing ‘Down By The Riverside’.

＜Expansive Sports Grounds ＞

Workers mowing a large green sports field with ride-on mowers under a sunny sky.

During my visit to the school, it was summer school season, and the expansive sports grounds were meticulously trimmed and well-maintained.

Given the school’s vast size, upkeep must be a significant task, yet every corner of the campus was beautifully maintained, reflecting the school’s commitment to providing an exceptional learning and living environment.

＜Outdoor Tennis Courts＞

Blue hardcourt tennis courts with green fencing and players in action at an outdoor sports facility.

＜ Indoor Tennis Courts ＞

Modern white building of Epsom College in Malaysia with Mouratoglou branding, set against a blue sky.

Blue and green indoor tennis court with net and high ceiling, featuring a player practicing in the background.

＜Hockey Pitch＞

Blue Hockey Pitch sign in front of a chain-link fence with greenery, overlooking a green turf field.

Green artificial turf football field with red running track and pink bougainvillea flowers under blue sky

＜Pool＞

Outdoor swimming pool with six lanes, starting blocks, and a yellow lifeguard chair under a blue shade at a school facility.

Outdoor swimming pool with lane dividers and blue flags at Epsom College in Malmesbury, Malaysia.

During the school holidays, the swimming pool undergoes thorough maintenance, ensuring it remains in pristine condition for students’ return.

＜ Golf Course＞

ECM Golf Academy sign on a stone wall with a modern driving range pavilion on a grassy hill.

Golf driving range with numbered hitting bays and safety netting against a blue sky.

＜Football Ground＞

Green football field with white goalposts and netting under a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by trees and a white building.

＜ Sports Centre ＞

Empty indoor sports hall with badminton court markings and portable net, featuring large roller shutter doors.

Epsom College in Malaysia’s Sports Centre is equipped with top-tier facilities, including professional-grade squash courts.

＜Outdoor Hall＞

Curved concrete tiered seating steps leading to a modern building entrance with glass facade and yellow accents.

＜Grand Music Hall＞

Epsom Institute auditorium stage with wooden podium, blue curtains, and rows of blue seats.

Epsom College in Malaysia concert poster and performance photos featuring orchestra and singers on stage.

＜Art Room＞

Colorful mural with cartoon characters surrounding an EPSOM Art & Design sign in a wooden frame.

Art classroom with chairs on tables and a large landscape painting on an easel in a bright room.

＜ Workshop＞

Well-lit workshop with workbenches, clamps, and power tools like a drill press and bandsaw for DIY projects.

The art Room is designed to inspire creativity, featuring a wide range of tools, machines, and numerous computers** **

Wall-mounted pegboard displaying organized woodworking tools including saws, files, clamps, and safety gear.

＜Medical Room ＞

Blue door with signs for Medical Room, lunch break hours, contact numbers, and a no phone zone notice.

Clean hospital ward with blue privacy curtains, beds, and modern abstract wall art.

The Health Centre at Epsom College in Malaysia is immaculately maintained, providing a safe and comfortable environment for students.

A nurse in blue scrubs washes hands at a sink in a modern clinic reception area with white cabinets and a whiteboard.

＜EPSOM Prefect Team＞

Poster displaying the Epsom Prefect Team 2022/23 student leaders and their roles at a Malaysian school.

＜Sixth Form Centre＞

Bright library study area with yellow chairs, blue and yellow stools, and bookshelves at Epsom College in Malaysia.

FORM 6 – University Preparatory Education

Structure of FORM 6

📌 Lower 6 (Duration: 6 months – 1 year)

Focuses on building fundamental knowledge required for university admission. 📌 Upper 6 (Duration: 1 year)
After completing Lower 6, students progress to Upper 6.
At the end of Upper 6, students sit for the STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) exam, a government-certified exam recognized internationally.

STPM & A-Level Comparison

STPM results determine university admission and future career opportunities.
Similarly, students taking the A-Level pathway must complete the IGCSE exams before proceeding.
Both STPM and A-Level are considered academically equivalent in terms of difficulty and recognition. ＜ Boarding House＞

Modern orange and white multi-story building with large windows and a satellite dish, surrounded by lush greenery.

The student dormitory is in a separate building from the main block, but with a covered walkway, students can reach their classrooms without getting wet on rainy days.

Bright dormitory hallway with blue trash bins on stands and orange door frames leading to a lounge area

White bunk bed with ladder in a modern hostel room with wooden flooring and an orange door.

The interior of the dormitory is neatly organized and well-maintained.

Kitchen counter with a silver toaster oven and microwave, plus a sign reminding guests to keep the area clean.

Microwave, Oven

Modern kitchenette with white cabinets, a Cuckoo water dispenser, induction cooktop, and sink in a shared facility.

Meals are provided three times a day in the dormitory, but there are also IH cooktops, refrigerators, and water purifiers, allowing students to prepare light snacks whenever they feel hungry.

Recreation room with a Wiraka pool table and foosball table near a purple exit door.

It really feels like an international school dormitory! There are also a billiard table and a foosball table for students to enjoy.

Bright student lounge with purple sofas and green armchairs arranged around a table in a modern shared accommodation space.

It’s a cozy living area where students can chat with friends, read books, and relax.

Bright room with red sofa, clothing racks, and round tables in a Malaysian property or boutique space.

There is also a laundry room. You can put your laundry here.

＜Preschool＞

Bright hallway of The Prep School with children’s photos, flower wall decals, and a welcome mat.

Bright preschool classroom with wooden play kitchen, role-play area, and colorful learning zones.

Since it was during the school holiday, the area was being thoroughly cleaned.

Children’s playground with slides and climbing wall on green artificial turf under a shaded pavilion at a Malaysia property.

The preschool has a beautiful artificial turf garden. In Malaysia, many kindergartens do not have outdoor play areas, so having a courtyard where children can play under the sunlight is truly special.

At the back, there is a covered sandbox, which is also rare in Malaysian kindergartens.

Epsom School open morning programme poster detailing the schedule for campus tours, sports, arts, and boarding house visits.

Daily Timetable

Organized wooden building blocks and arches neatly arranged on a low shelf in a bright, modern playroom.

I’ve never seen a kindergarten in Malaysia with so many wooden building blocks before!

Organized wooden art storage cupboard with paint bottles, containers, and craft supplies in a bright room.

Colorful dress-up costumes hanging in a role-play area with bilingual labels for nurse, doctor, firefighter, police officer, and teacher.

Are these costumes for role-playing games? This is also the first time I’ve seen something like this in a Malaysian kindergarten!

Additionally, there are panels with object names written in both English and Chinese, creating an environment where children can naturally and easily learn languages.

＜Uniform Shop＞

Epsom College merchandise shop displaying school bags, uniforms, and sports jerseys on shelves and racks.

Architectural model of a modern campus with science, library, and sports facilities beside a lake.

A miniature model of the school building! The campus is so vast that it takes about half a day to explore everything.

Interior wall displays motivational words like Passionate and Enthusiastic in a modern building atrium.

Commemorative plaque for the official opening of Epsom College in Malaysia at Bandar Enstek on 1st December 2014.

Epsom College in Malaysia officially opened on December 1, 2014.

Four staff members stand smiling in front of a wall display at Epsom College in Malaysia.

●Early Years & Primary Education (Prep School)

Epsom College’s Prep School welcomes children aged 3 to 11, providing a strong foundation for their academic, social, and personal development.

Why Choose Epsom Prep School?

✅ British-Trained Teachers – Highly qualified educators ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning

✅ UK National Curriculum – A rich and diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for Senior School

✅ Small Class Sizes – Personalized learning to meet each student’s individual needs

✅ EAL Program (English as an Additional Language) – A dedicated program to enhance English proficiency quickly

✅ International Community – Welcoming students from various Asian countries, fostering a multicultural experience

●Secondary Education (Senior School)

The Senior School at Epsom College welcomes students aged 11 and above, providing an environment where they are encouraged to push their limits and strive for excellence in academics and extracurricular activities.

Why Choose Epsom Senior School?

✅ Academic Excellence – A rigorous curriculum, including IGCSE and A-Level programs

✅ Holistic Development – A wide range of extracurricular activities to nurture talents beyond the classroom

✅ Essential Life Skills – Students develop resilience, decision-making, time management, and teamwork

✅ Internationally Recognized Qualifications – Preparing students for top universities worldwide

✅ Supportive Community – Making lifelong friendships while growing as individuals

By participating in various activities, students enhance their social skills, discover their passions, and build confidence for the future.

Check out the outstanding academic achievements of our graduates here!

●Mandarin Education

We provide an optimal learning environment where students can become fluent in both English and Mandarin, two of the world’s most important languages.

Our Mandarin Program Includes:

✅ Daily Mandarin Lessons – Incorporated into the Prep School and Senior School timetables

✅ Additional Mandarin Lessons – Offered as extracurricular activities for further enrichment

✅ HSK Exam Preparation – Helping students achieve international certification in Mandarin proficiency

● Mathematics Education – Incorporating the Singapore Method

Epsom College integrates the highly effective “Singapore Math” teaching approach into its curriculum.

Our mathematics education focuses not on simple memorization but on fostering a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Students learn to grasp mathematics through relationships, enhancing their practical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Year Groups（Click here for the further details）

Prep School

EYFS: 2 years of preschool education (ages 3-5)
Years 1 – 6: Primary education (ages 5-10) Senior School
Years 7 – 11: Secondary education (ages 11-16), leading to IGCSE qualification
Years 12 – 13: Sixth Form (ages 16-18), leading to A-Level qualification Table of fees （Click here）

Term Dates（Click here）

Year of establishment : 2014

The curriculum：the UK National Curriculum

Boarding ：Available (Year 7 and Above)

Address：📍Persiaran Kolej, 71760 Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan