# Academics at Epsom College Malaysia Source: https://camps.epsomcollege.edu.my/boarding-school/academics A British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form: IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, then A Levels or the IB Career-related Programme, taught by teachers who are 90% UK-trained, on a campus built for boarding. ## The curriculum, year by year Epsom College Malaysia teaches the British curriculum, the same framework as its sister school, Epsom College UK. The school runs from Early Years to Sixth Form and offers boarding from Year 6 (age 10). The senior school runs from Year 7 to Year 13, and students leave with A Levels that universities in the UK, the US and beyond recognise without translation. ### Years 7 to 9 The first three years build a broad foundation: English, mathematics, the sciences, humanities, languages, computing, the arts and physical education. Teaching groups are small enough for teachers to know how each student learns, and the years are used to establish reading, writing and study habits that the examination courses will rely on. ### Years 10 and 11: IGCSE Students choose their IGCSE options at the end of Year 9, taking between five and eleven subjects depending on preference and attainment, from English, mathematics and the sciences to the humanities, languages, business, computer science, art, design, music, drama and physical education. IGCSE courses run over two years and are examined at the end of Year 11. ### Years 12 and 13: A Level Sixth Form students choose three A Level subjects, with the Extended Project Qualification as an option, chosen with their tutor and the university guidance team so that the combination keeps the intended degree courses open. From August 2026 the school also offers the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), a two-year alternative to A Levels that joins academic study to a professional focus. University applications begin in Year 12. ## How teaching works ### Teachers and class sizes Teachers are subject specialists, 90% of them UK-trained, and many live on site. Classes are small, so a teacher can see when a student has stopped following and act on it in the same lesson rather than at the end of term. ### Learning support and English as an additional language Every new student is assessed on entry. Where English is not the first language, English as an Additional Language lessons sit inside the timetable rather than after it, and the support reduces as fluency grows. Learning support works the same way: identified early, planned with the family, and reviewed each term. ### Reporting to parents Parents receive regular grades and written reports, and a tutor is the first point of contact for anything academic. For families abroad, parent-teacher meetings are held by video, and house staff and tutors can be reached directly between reports. ## Beyond the classroom ### Co-curricular programme Music, drama, debating, service and outdoor education run alongside the academic day, and every student is expected to take part. The programme is where quieter students find a voice and where the record of activity that universities look for is built up over several years. ### Sport inside the timetable All students play sport. Committed athletes train with Mouratoglou Academy Malaysia, GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy or LALIGA Academy Malaysia on the same campus, and the academy sessions are timetabled around lessons so that neither side is squeezed. Tutors and coaches share progress, and training is reduced by agreement during examination seasons. ## University destinations and guidance ### Guidance from the Sixth Form A dedicated team supports applications to the UK through UCAS, to the US, to Australia and to universities across Asia, including predicted grades, personal statements, references and interview practice. Student-athletes also assemble a sporting record with video and coach references for sports pathways. ### Where leavers go Leavers take up places at universities in the UK, the US, Australia and across Asia. The school's admissions team can share recent destinations and speak to how the A Level route compares with alternatives for the course your child has in mind. ## Common questions ### Which curriculum does the school follow? The British curriculum from Early Years to Sixth Form: IGCSE in Years 10 and 11, then A Level or the IB Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13. It is the same framework as Epsom College UK. ### My child's English is not yet fluent. Can they still join? Yes, subject to assessment. English as an Additional Language support is built into the timetable and reduces as fluency grows. The admissions team will say plainly what level is needed for the year group in question. ### Can a student join part-way through the year? Entry is possible at most year groups where a place exists, and mid-year entry is considered case by case. Joining at the start of the IGCSE course in Year 10 or the Sixth Form in Year 12 is the cleanest fit. ### How is homework handled for boarders? Boarders complete prep in supervised sessions in the house each evening, with staff on hand. Tutors see prep records, so a missed week is noticed and followed up. ### Are A Levels accepted by universities outside the UK? Yes. A Levels are recognised by universities in the US, Australia, Canada and across Asia as well as the UK, and the guidance team supports applications in each system. ### How do athletes balance lessons and academy training? There is one timetable. Academy sessions are scheduled around lessons, tutors and coaches share progress, and the training load is reduced by agreement in examination seasons. ## See the curriculum in person Write to the camp team and we will arrange a campus tour, or a video meeting with the school's admissions team if you are abroad.