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Benefits of boarding and international schools in Malaysia that offer them

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Jan 10, 2017
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Boarding schools are popular in Malaysia as parents are realising that boarding can be academically and developmentally beneficial for their children. Here are some of the key advantages that the boarding experience offers. Image result for international school boarding

"Hmm boarding? Does that mean students are only allowed to go home at the end of the term?"

Well, not necessarily.

 Boarding schools typically offer three types of arrangements

  • full boarding (seven days a week)
  • weekly boarding (students live on campus from Monday to Friday and return home on the weekends)
  • flexi-boarding (students can opt to live on campus for one or several nights each week)

 

Not sure how your child can benefit from boarding? We give you five reasons! 

 

1) Highly-qualified teachers

These teachers do not see their profession as a chore or a job, but rather a calling. Each boarding house has a housemaster or housemistress, who has an overall responsibility for pupils in their care. They live in accommodation within the house and are assisted by a team of experienced and dedicated tutors, providing day students and boarders with a warm, homely and supportive atmosphere. 

2) 24-hour learning

Image result for boarding school students studyingImmersion in an educational world where learning is central and personalised is important. At top boarding schools, an appreciation for intelligence and achievement are the norm within peer groups and students are surrounded by those who share their high aspirations.

3) Excellent preparation for university life

Image result for boarding school students asianPupils with the skills and confidence developed as boarders will be well placed to attend universities worldwide and are better prepared to embrace the academic rigour and independent study they will face and love! The shared experience of being part of a boarding school's tradition and history creates a strong network of people and a feeling of community that can last a lifetime. This allows students to have better social skills upon entering university. 

4) Independence and self-reliance

Boarding schools bestow on students an independence they would not have living at home. They are helped to become more self-reliant, but at the same time to support their peers and to contribute to the running of their house through committee roles such as house captain and school council. The boarding experience besides being fun, is an ideal preparation for the challenges and responsibility of student life. 

5) Deepening interests

Image result for boarding house masterWhether the student is interest in arts, sports, science, language or math, by boarding, students have the time and the support they need to explore their interest and excel. Today's schools aim to develop co-curricular programmes that are outstanding in terms of breath of choice and the quality of coaching. Boarders also have access to unrivalled facilities seven days a week that can be used to develop their passion further after school hours. 

 International Schools Offering Boarding in Malaysia 

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Johor

See also: Boarding schools in Johor with fees 

Kuala Lumpur

 

Selangor

See also: Boarding schools in KL and Selangor with fees

Kelantan

 

Labuan

 

Melaka

  • Kolej Yayasan Saad

 

Negri Sembilan

 

Pahang

 

Penang 

See also: Boarding schools in Penang with fee range

Perak

 

Putrajaya

  

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