Our Ethos & Philosophy
Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to nurture, educate, and inspire its students within a supportive academic environment. The College strives to provide an excellent, all-round education that prepares students for their future endeavours. The educational experience at Epsom College fosters qualities such as resilience, curiosity, collaboration, and reflectiveness, with a focus on instilling ambition and a love for learning in students. The goal is to develop their character and cultivate responsible citizenship, ensuring they make positive contributions locally and globally throughout their lives.
Our Ethos
Future-Ready Curriculum
The curriculum at Epsom College is designed to provide our students with a broad and balanced range of learning experiences, based on the UK national curriculum, as well as opportunities to discover and explore their learning to a deeper level. The English curriculum offered is tailored to meet the needs of students with a wide range of English proficiency. For students whose first language is not English, intensive language courses are provided, while high-achieving students are challenged and stretched. The college emphasises innovative learning as a core philosophy, offering differentiated, in-depth, and cohesive learning programmes aligned with year-level content and achievement standards. Highly effective teachers play a crucial role in improving student outcomes through ongoing professional development, evidence-based practices, coaching, mentoring, and collaboration. The school environment is inclusive, responsive to student voice, and supported by enriching and engaging resources. Evidence-based practice and formative assessment are utilised to thoroughly understand students’ needs and support their progression throughout their school life, leading up to IGCSE and A-level examinations. The latest technologies are integrated into the learning process for all students.
Supportive & Inclusive Community
The Epsom community inspires students by fostering a fully inclusive and co-educational boarding school environment that welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. The student body comprises individuals with varied experiences, representing different nationalities, ethnicities, religions, and interests. The school aims to provide an exceptional learning environment with well-resourced facilities, including sports programmes such as the Mouratoglou Tennis programme, ECiM Golf Academy, and LALIGA ACADEMY Malaysia, along with a first-class music programme and a state-of-the-art theatre. The diversity within the community promotes an interest and understanding of other cultures, nurturing an acceptance of differences. The college instils a culture of respect and kindness, creating a strong sense of community where students value and have compassion for others. The boarding houses and pastoral care system enhance students’ sense of belonging, and the school maintains fair and equitable policies to support this inclusive environment.
Exceptional Pastoral Care
The pastoral system at Epsom College ensures that all students receive appropriate care for their mental health and well-being. With a network of adults dedicated to their support, students are provided a positive, safe, and secure environment. The college supports each student in becoming the best version of themselves by extending and enriching their experiences, offering support and intervention as needed, encouraging independent thinking, and fostering open debate and dialogue. The goal is to provide an education that prepares students to become responsible global citizens.
Our Philosophy
The educational and teaching philosophy at Epsom College in Malaysia revolves around inclusivity, student-centeredness, high expectations, active learning, and the development of essential skills. Here is a summary of the key components:
Inclusive Approach
Epsom College in Malaysia prioritises inclusivity, ensuring that the needs of all students are central to the teaching practices employed by their teachers. This approach aims to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Student-Centred Education
The college adopts a student-centred approach to education, focusing on making meaningful connections with students in relation to their individual context, abilities, and English proficiency levels. This personalised approach recognizes the unique qualities and needs of each student.
High Expectations
Epsom College holds high expectations for all students. This involves planning and delivering high-quality differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of the students. By setting high expectations, the college strives for academic excellence and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
Active Learning
The college believes in active learning, employing effective questioning and discussion techniques to foster curiosity and encourage students to explore and inquire. This approach promotes engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the subjects being taught.
Development of Essential Skills
Epsom College emphasises the importance of building skills for life. The Epsom Learning Characteristics, including curiosity, resilience, creativity, reflectiveness, attention, collaboration, organisation, and critical thinking, are nurtured and integrated into lessons and reports. Students are encouraged to develop these characteristics both inside and outside the classroom.
Technology Integration
The college recognizes the value of technology in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Various technology tools are utilised, including Google tools such as Google Classroom, as well as subscriptions like Kahoot and Edpuzzle. These tools facilitate engagement, motivation, and interactive learning experiences for the students.
Overall, Epsom College in Malaysia strives to create an inclusive and student-centered learning environment that supports the holistic development of each student. By setting high expectations, promoting active learning, nurturing essential skills, and leveraging technology, the college aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in both academics and life.
