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Brighter future with British boarding schools

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Dec 19, 2016

There is nothing like a British education, which over the years has created success stories across the globe with records that exceed expectations.

The Launching of the British Boarding Schools Show is Malaysia L - R:

Onn Hafiz Dato' Ghazi, Political Secretary to the Defence Minister - Datin Nur Sharmila Shaheen - Sharmin Shukor, Director - Bonas MacFarlane Malaysia -  Mohmad Nor Yahya, Director - Sponsorship Department, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) - William Petty, Director of Tutoring - Bonas MacFarlane Education UK - Dato Nizar Datuk Seri Najib, Executive Director, Corporate Finance Advisory and M&A Services, Deloitte Malaysia - Dato' Hisham Ses - Sunil Abraham, Partner, Cecil Abraham & Partners

British boarding schools have been well known for their strong academic standards, excellent infrastructure, emphasis on sports and the arts, which provides a holistic education experience with a curriculum that focuses on critical development years of the child’s life. Additionally, the fact that the system of education in the UK is one of the oldest in the world, it has some of the best schools that with proven records of successful development of young minds, leaders and entrepreneurs.“Research show that 91 percent of students enrolled in Boarding Schools across Britain are successful in gaining entry into leading universities. The British Boarding School system stems from a focus on discipline, quality and structured group learning and expanded into a comprehensive pedagogy which combines academics, the arts and sports. Whilst group dynamics are enforced, attention is given towards discerning individual traits and behaviours and the combination of both guides our strategies for effective delivery,” said William Petty, Director of Tutoring at Bonas MacFarlane Education at the British Boarding Schools Show 2016 held in Kuala Lumpur, late November.The Boarding Schools Show 2016 featured a group of 20 leading boarding schools from the Great Britain as they met Malaysian parents and students while sharing success stories and discussing the development of balanced individuals on the right path to become high achievers.The event also featured special guests speakers and alumni of British boarding schools including Dato’ Nizar Najib, Executive Director at Deloitte and Sunil Abraham, a Partner at Cecil Abraham and Partners. Sunil is one of Asia’s top legal practitioners and has been named by in the Top 40 Under 40 practitioners in Asia by the Asian Legal Business 2016.“Learning to be independent from an early age plants the seeds of confidence. Only with confidence will you dare to dream, harness big ambitions and compete in a multi-cultural and global setting, always believing in yourself and your abilities,” said Dato’ Nizar Najib.According to Petty, the British holistic education approach has proven to develop confident and motivated learners, thinkers and leaders. Some of the most notable names that have graduated from the British system include David Cornwell (Author), Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Emir of Qatar), Christopher Marlowe (Author), Orlando Bloom (Actor), Ernest Debenham (department store owner).“We believe in getting young learners exposed and involved in the sciences, arts and sports to unearth their talents, skills and passion. We help them identify themselves, build their confidence, discover their interests, desire success and grow to be the best that they can be – be it a singer, an actor, a football player, a political scientist, an engineer, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher. Here at the show, each of the schools will be discussing an education that will harness your child’s true potential, lead him or her on a journey of independence, character building and self-discovery. We can help you chart a pathway for your child’s tertiary education. Most of our boarding schools cater for both primary and secondary education and its best to give your child an early start and the rewarding opportunity of learning and growing at a British Boarding School. It’s been a rewarding journey to success – for us and our students,” Petty concluded.The boarding schools which took part in the Show are : Bedales, Bonas MacFarlane Education, Bromsgrove School, Dollar Academy, Gordonstoun, Godolphin School, Horris Hill School, Lomond School, Lord Wandsworth College, Marlborough College, Merchiston Castle School, Marymount International School, Millfield, Mayfield School, Monkton Combe School, Oundle School, Strathallan School, The King’s School, Canterbury (often said to be the oldest boarding school in history, dating back to 597AD) and the Royal School.Bonas MacFarlane is one of the UK’s most respected providers of private tuition and educational advice. The Consultants provide the most accurate and professional advise in all aspects of education. Furthermore, they are specialised in tutoring, consultancy services and mentoring for students of all ages and their families.For more information on the schools, please visit Bonas McFarlane.