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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
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.

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

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

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is on-campus in Kampar, arranged in five family-style cluster homes. There is separate lodging for girls and for boys and a boutique A-Level Boarding House. Each boarder has a fully furnished private bedroom with an attached bathroom and air conditioning; bedrooms open to a shared common area with a kitchenette. Access to the boarding house is controlled with CCTV and security guards.

Food Options
Boarding meals are prepared daily by the school cafeteria team (managed by Grand Kampar Hotel), offering Asian and Western cuisine with a cashless payment system. On weekends, boarders receive allowances to eat out.

House System
Students are divided into houses such as Camels, Dolphins, Otters, and Tigers to participate in House Sports, which include a range of activities and competitions and foster teamwork and school spirit.

Governance and Ownership
Ownership: Westlake International School Sdn. Bhd. Governance: member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK.
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Westlake supports social and emotional growth through a wide range of student-led and community activities. The Student Council promotes leadership, collaboration, and empathy among peers. Participation in clubs like eco-club, drama, and music fosters communication, teamwork, and self-expression. Christian Fellowship sessions support values-based learning and help build a strong moral foundation. Teachers also serve as mentors, guiding students beyond academics and nurturing emotional intelligence.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Westlake does not have a dedicated SEN department.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does offer EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
A pastoral care system is in place to support student welfare. Daily interaction with dedicated teachers, regular parent engagement, and personalised attention help monitor emotional needs. Physical education, recreational sports, and boarding life provide structure and routine that support emotional stability. Activities such as weekend excursions and full-board care also contribute to students’ overall wellbeing by ensuring they feel secure, engaged, and valued within the school community.

Safeguarding
The school does not have publicly available information on their day school safeguarding policy. However, these are their boarding safeguarding policy. The school adopts safeguarding standards aligned with the UK Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), ensuring student safety through structured policies and on-campus supervision. Boarding facilities are equipped with CCTV, secure entry systems, and trained house parents who provide 24-hour pastoral care. The school environment promotes wellbeing through its Student Council, Christian Fellowship, and house systems, which encourage student leadership, peer support, and a respectful culture.
Parent Experience

History
Westlake International School was established in 2013 in Kampar, Perak. The school is privately owned and operated by the Hughes Education Group, a business enterprise founded by the Hew family. It started with classes from Year 2 to Year 9 and gradually expanded to offer Early Years through to A Level by 2017. The school was built near the Westlake housing area to serve both local and expatriate families in the region. The school remains under the same ownership structure.

Community
The school hosts regular community events that include sports competitions, cultural celebrations, and service activities. These have included events such as Chinese New Year performances, Earth Hour gatherings, and a school-organised Sports Day. Students, staff, and parents often attend school workshops and festive events. Some events are also open to prospective families and the local Kampar community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Every parent at Westlake International School is automatically part of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA plays a supporting role during school events such as Open Days and cultural celebrations. Members often help with logistics, manage information booths, and assist with school decoration and student-led fundraisers. Parent-teacher meetings are conducted each term as scheduled sessions where families meet with teachers to discuss student progress. Feedback from parents is also gathered through surveys related to topics such as food provision. Communication with families is maintained using the Sentral Parent Portal.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
Westlake International School is located in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, with on-site boarding in five family-style cluster homes. Boarders have private bedrooms with attached bathrooms and air conditioning, shared common areas with kitchens and lounges, and on-site supervision by Boarding House Parents. The boarding facilities are secured with CCTV and guards, with visitor verification for access. The school provides meals through the cafeteria and offers weekend allowances to eat out. It has extensive on-site sports facilities, including a Multi-Purpose Hall, outdoor fields for football and frisbee, netball courts, an indoor artificial turf, a table tennis room, a swimming pool and a gym. Westlake is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a Multi-Purpose Hall with badminton and basketball courts, fields for football and frisbee, netball courts, an indoor artificial turf, a table tennis room, a swimming pool and a gym; boarders and students have access to these facilities for daily activity and after-school sports.

Academic Facilities
The Primary program follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum for English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Art, Music and Physical Education, with Mandarin and/or Malay offered as foreign languages in Primary. The Secondary program comprises Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4; Cambridge Lower Secondary covers English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Art, Music and Physical Education, with Malay as a Foreign Language and Mandarin options. From Year 8, students bring personal digital devices; Year 7 has school-owned tablets via the CodeBusters Room, and the CodeIT program develops practical digital competencies. At Key Stage 4, students take the IGCSEs (nine subjects); there is a STEM emphasis with Cambridge Science Competition, ICAS and the Mathematics Olympiad.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is available to students aged 14–24. The Primary Club offers Year 3–6 activities such as Board Games, Craft, Food Fun and Junior Scientist. The Secondary Club provides clubs including Art Attack, Chinese Society, Culinary, Film Production, Japanese Language & Culture, Leo Club, Malaysian Society, Orators, SAS (Serious About STEM) and Tech Titans.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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

Community & 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 & 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 & 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.
Reputation

Awards
“Top in the World” IGCSE Mathematics award (2019)

Featured in Education Perfect and Global Scholars publications for academic quality

Accreditations
Fully accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)

Boarding programme accredited by the UK Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA)
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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