The Significance Of Mandarin As The Next Global Language?
By Kate Carden-Brown (Head of Higher Education and Careers) Although English has traditionally been seen as the global language, ever increasing numbers of Chinese businesses are gaining prominence in industries all over the world. As a result, the capacity to speak Mandarin has become a valuable asset. Furthermore, with China showing no signs of slowing […]
Why Is Key Stage 4 The Most Critical Stage Of Secondary Education?
By Kate Carden-Brown (Head of Higher Education and Careers) At Key Stage 4, things start to really matter. At the end of this Key Stage, also known as Years 10 and 11, students will sit their IGCSE exams, the results of which will remain with the candidate for life. These grades will be required for […]
The Bond Between Epsom College (Malaysia) and Epsom College (UK)
By Dr Murray Tod, Incoming Headmaster Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM) opened in September 2014 and is a fully-fledged sister school to Epsom College UK (located in Surrey, England). The school is co-educational (pupils from 3-18 years of age) and operates a small Prep School in addition to the Senior School (all on one site). […]
Why you should choose the boarding school way
The decision to send your child to a boarding school isn’t an easy one – but it could be the best thing for them. The boarding school tradition is a long and established one, and conjures many images in the minds of people – as well as many myths. In popular culture, boarding schools are […]
Ready to take on the world
Epsom College in Malaysia’s 2018 leavers are set for international success. With great grades in hand, this year’s Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM) school leavers are primed to attend the universities of their choices across the world. It’s been a great summer for results, with 73.8% of students achieving A*-B grades across all of the […]
A time of transition
Sixth Form should be about the transition from GCSEs to university, and at Epsom College in Malaysia, we encourage students to embrace all the challenges this transition brings. At Epsom College in Malaysia, we know that there are key periods in students’ lives that require extra support. One of these times is Sixth Form, a […]
Combining the best of tradition and technology
At Epsom Prep School, we focus on creating a dynamic learning environment that draws on both established and modern techniques Here at Epsom Prep School, we know that children learn best when they’re happy and engaged, which is why we take such pride in cultivating a welcoming school atmosphere. With excellent teaching, fantastic facilities, a […]
A School Is Only As Good As…
The success of Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM) is based not only on the exceptional pupils that we attract to the school, pivotal though that is, but also on the outstanding abilities of our teaching staff. The traditional mantra, based upon many generations of educationalists in the UK, of ‘A school is only as good […]
Pastoral Care at Epsom College in Malaysia
Parents often ask what ‘Pastoral Care’ actually means. Early definitions of ‘Pastoral Care’ were influenced by religious philosophy, and in particular the development of an individual’s general and moral welfare. This has been adopted and adapted by the educational sector, to include the cultivation of values, respect, responsibility and service to the community. These can […]
Why did I allow my daughter to board?
I grew up in Hong Kong as a privileged expat teenager where I attended a private international school. My family and I lived in the city and had a live in maid. My parents were strict and thought highly of excellent grades as the path to university and therefore a chosen career and so controlled […]