Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
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King Henry VIII College provides day and boarding. Boarding is available to students in Year 6 (Grade 5) and above. Boarding life includes access to facilities after hours (library, computer labs, sports facilities, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, and a 600-seat auditorium) and a dining hall for meals and snacks. Support services include a dedicated Houseparent, resident tutors, academic tutors, counselors, a nursing team, and cleaning and maintenance staff.
Meals and snacks are provided in the on-campus dining hall as part of the boarding routine. The dining arrangements support structured daily meal times for boarders.
Students are allocated to one or four School Houses and remain in that House throughout KH8 Primary. Each House has a staff House Leader. The House system fosters community, belonging, and healthy competition through inter-house activities and rewards.
KH8 is an independent, multinational, non-denominational day and boarding school with English as the language of instruction. It maintains close links with Christ College Brecon, UK, as its international sister school.
King Henry VIII College offers a British-style education for students aged 3 to 18, following the UK National Curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form. Students pursue IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, widely recognized by universities globally. The campus features a range of facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a dedicated sports hall, squash courts, and a 600-seat auditorium for drama and music events. A distinctive aspect of the school is its close sister-school relationship with Christ College, Brecon, a historic independent school in the UK, which informs the college’s ethos and curriculum delivery in Malaysia. Beyond academics, students can participate in a diverse range of co-curricular activities, such as competitive Swimming Squad Training, Coding & Robotics Club, Trinity Drama, Rock Band, and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
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