Malaysia, Ipoh
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Boarding is on-campus in Kampar, arranged in five family-style cluster homes. There is separate lodging for girls and for boys and a boutique A-Level Boarding House. Each boarder has a fully furnished private bedroom with an attached bathroom and air conditioning; bedrooms open to a shared common area with a kitchenette. Access to the boarding house is controlled with CCTV and security guards.
Boarding meals are prepared daily by the school cafeteria team (managed by Grand Kampar Hotel), offering Asian and Western cuisine with a cashless payment system. On weekends, boarders receive allowances to eat out.
Students are divided into houses such as Camels, Dolphins, Otters, and Tigers to participate in House Sports, which include a range of activities and competitions and foster teamwork and school spirit.
Ownership: Westlake International School Sdn. Bhd. Governance: member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK.
A co-educational British-curriculum international school based in Kampar, near Ipoh, catering to ages 3–18 and offering boarding for students aged 12+. Following the Cambridge IGCSE to A Level pathway, it promotes education through its B.E.S.T. framework (Boarding, Education, Sports, Talent). The campus includes boarding facilities with accommodation, laundry, housekeeping, and amenities, alongside academic and sports infrastructure. Class ratios are small (20–25 students) for more personalized attention.
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