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Westlake International School

Malaysia, Ipoh

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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 Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

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.

westlakeschool.edu.my

Lot 18662, Jalan Universiti, Taman Bandar Barat, 31900 Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

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The Essentials

Westlake International School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Westlake International School is located in Bandar Barat, Kampar, within a lakeside township adjacent to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). Surrounded by hills and greenery, the campus offers a quiet academic environment. It is about 40 minutes southwest of Ipoh, with easy access via Federal Route 1 and the Kampar town centre.

Stages
The school covers Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary (IGCSE), and Sixth Form (A Levels).

Type
Westlake is co-educational, with on-campus day and boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Westlake International School provides targeted academic support through tools like CAT4 ((Cognitive Abilities Test)) and GL Progress Testing, which help identify students' strengths and learning gaps. These assessments guide differentiated instruction in small classes, capped at 25 students, enabling personalized attention. High-performing students benefit from the E-ProP (Extended Programme for Potential), a specialised academic extension programme. For IGCSE and A-Level students, subject mentoring and academic coaching are available to reinforce learning and exam readiness.

Country affiliation
Westlake is affiliated with the United Kingdom.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation however they do offer a Christian Fellowship.

School day structure
School hours:
Monday–Friday
7:30 am–4:30 pm

Differing dismissal times:
Early Years finishes at 1 pm while older students remain until 3 pm on specific days.

Bus service
The school offers a bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Westlake International School ranges from MYR 9,300 to MYR 15,900 for 2026/27.

One‑Time Enrolment & Application Fees
Upon application: a RM 500 application fee is payable.

Upon acceptance, there’s a RM 3,000 enrolment fee.

International students (non-Malaysian passport holders) pay an additional RM 2,500 administration fee upon enrollment.

Academic Tuition Fees (Term-Based, 3 Terms Per Year)
Westlake International School offers tuition from Early Years to Year 6 for students aged 5 to 11. Fees are charged per term and payable three times a year.

Early Years (age 5): RM 3,100 per term
Year 1 and Year 2: RM 4,630 per term
Year 3 and Year 4: RM 5,180 per term
Year 5 and Year 6: RM 5,300 per term

Fees are subject to an annual increment of 5% to 15%, and deposits must be topped up yearly based on the student’s progression level.

Boarding Fees
Boarding is available in two formats: weekday boarding (5-day stay) and full boarding (7-day stay). Each has its own rate and entitlements.

Weekday Boarding (5 Days/Week):
Fee: RM 5,700 per term

Deposit: RM 1,000 (one-time, refundable with one full term’s written notice)

Duration: Sunday 2:30 PM to Friday after school

Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily, with dinner on Sundays

Laundry: Twice weekly

Weekend extension: Available at RM 70 per night, with full 7-day boarder privileges

Full Boarding (7 Days/Week):
Fee: RM 6,900 per term

Deposit: RM 1,000 (refundable with proper notice)

Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily, with meal allowance on Saturdays

Laundry: Three times weekly

Return Policy: All boarders must return home during mid-term and end-of-term breaks

A strict one-term notice is required for withdrawal to be eligible for a boarding deposit refund.

Additional Programme Fees
Art & Design Starter Pack (Year 10): RM 500 (one-time charge)

E-ProP Programme: RM 1,000 per term (conditionally applicable based on programme placement)

Development Camps (Year 6): RM 300

Discounts & Payment Incentives
Sibling Discount: A 15% discount on term tuition fees is granted for each additional sibling enrolled under the same family. The sibling at the highest level pays full fees, and discounts apply to others.

Advance Payment Discount: A 3% tuition discount is offered for full upfront payment of the academic year made by January of that intake year.

Refund Policy
Tuition Deposit:
Westlake requires a term fee deposit upon enrollment.

This deposit is refundable, but only with one full term’s written notice of withdrawal.

The notice must be submitted before or on the first day of the term in which the student intends to complete their stay.

Failure to provide this notice will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Boarding Deposit:
A one-time RM 1,000 deposit is required for both 5-day and 7-day boarders.

This is refundable, provided a written withdrawal notice is submitted one full term in advance.

If no notice is given, the boarding deposit is non-refundable.

Boarding is not available during mid-term or end-of-term breaks, and students must return home during these periods. Refunds are not granted for unused boarding days or missed excursions.

Payment Methods
Bank Transfer
Cash
Cheque

Late Payment Clause

The school reserves the right to charge late payment interest at 5% per annum on outstanding balances not settled within 15 days of the term start date.

In cases of continued non-payment, the school may refuse entry to students or terminate enrollment without prior notice.
Academics

Westlake International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Westlake International School offers the Cambridge International Curriculum across all levels, from Kindergarten through Sixth Form. Students begin with Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), progress to Lower Secondary (Years 7–9), and take the IGCSE exams in Years 10–11. After IGCSE, students have the option to continue into Cambridge A Levels for university preparation. The curriculum is supported by project-based learning, digital literacy, and extracurricular programmes such as STEM, the arts, and leadership development.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Download & complete application form.

2. Submit form and application fee. Email form and pay compulsory RM 500 fee.

3. Assessment & interview. Students sit for an entrance test; boarding candidates have supplementary interviews.

4. Offer issued . Successful applicants receive an offer letter (within ~2 weeks).

5. Pay enrollment & enrollment fees. RM 3,000 enrollment fee (plus RM 2,500 if international) and deposit (one term’s fee).

6. Complete registration & begin. Finalize paperwork, attend orientation, and begin school term.

Scholarships
Governor’s A-Level Scholarship: Up to 100% tuition coverage for high-achieving international students entering Year 12 (A Level)

Tan Sri Hew Excellence Scholarships: Provides up to 100% term fee waiver for academically outstanding applicants (Years 7–10)

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