Malaysia, Johor Bahru
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The school uses English as the language of instruction across the curriculum. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided by specialist teachers to support non-native speakers; EAL lessons run during the school day alongside Spanish and Malay language classes and incur additional charges. An Accelerated English Programme runs for one to three terms to help pupils access the British curriculum; Year 4 to Year 8 entrants may join, and Shell (Year 9) pupils with greater English needs join Additional English Support. Mandarin is taught in Pre-Prep with specialist Mandarin instruction and language spaces; Malay and Spanish are offered as language options within the curriculum.
Marlborough College Malaysia is a British international boarding and day school that caters to students aged 3 to 18 years, offering British curriculum. As the first overseas campus of the renowned Marlborough College UK, the school delivers an education based on the English National Curriculum, culminating in IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. The 90-acre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, features facilities including science laboratories, a theatre, music studios, an organic farm, lakeside classrooms, and multiple sports fields. A hallmark of the Marlborough experience is its emphasis on boarding, offering a home-away-from-home environment. What makes Marlborough College Malaysia unique is its commitment to outdoor education and character development, integrated through its Forest School, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Programme, and service learning initiatives. The school also boasts an elite-level sports programme, with competitive teams in rugby, football, swimming, and more, supported by professional coaching staff and outstanding facilities.
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