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Westlake International School

Malaysia, Ipoh

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The Cambridge curriculum is offered from Early Years through A Levels. Cambridge Primary covers English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Art, Music, and Physical Education, with Mandarin and Malay offered as foreign languages in Primary. The Primary program embeds coding, programming, and robotics, and uses school-based tablets to support learning. In Secondary, Cambridge Lower Secondary guides Key Stage 3 for core subjects, Malay is studied as a Foreign Language, Mandarin is available at multiple levels, and from Year 8 students use personal digital devices with a CodeBusters Room and a CodeIT program. IGCSes form the basis of Key Stage 4, and the A Level program starts in January (18 months) or September (24 months) with a STEM focus, strong teaching hours, Personal Learning Plans, mentoring, and a Career Navigator Programme.

Arts and Creative

Art and Music are core components of Cambridge Primary and continue into Secondary. The Cambridge Primary curriculum includes Art and Music as part of the learning outcomes.

Cultural and Language

Mandarin and Malay are offered as foreign languages in Primary. In Secondary, Malay is studied as a Foreign Language and Mandarin is available at different levels.

Social and Hobbies

The school supports extracurricular activities through House Sports, ECA, and student clubs such as Primary Club, Secondary Club, and Mix Club.

Community and Service

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available to students aged 14–24 with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels. The Character & Career Coaching (CCC) programme supports personal growth and develops interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

Leadership and Professional

Character & Career Coaching is an integral part of the school's ethos, designed to develop leadership and life skills. The A Level program includes Personal Learning Plans, Assertive Mentoring, and a Career Navigator Programme.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Boarding is offered on campus and the school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK. Boarding accommodation comprises five family-style cluster homes with fully furnished private bedrooms with attached bathrooms and air conditioning, plus shared common areas. Safety features include CCTV, round-the-clock security, and visitor verification.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees MYR 9,300 - 15,900
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2013
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?

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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