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School Boarder
Showcase Profile

Tiara Paton England
17 years old, Year 13
The International School of Penang (Uplands)

“I learnt that things can change very quickly,
and so it is best to not take anything for
granted and to be forever grateful for what you
already have.”

Describe yourself in three words. slipping and sliding all over the grass. I couldn’t stop
Compassionate, attentive, considerate. laughing! I will never forget that.

WESTLAKE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL When did you start boarding? What opportunities has boarding given you
Introduction: Westlake International School (WIS) is a purpose- How long have you been a boarder? that you would not have had otherwise?
built school with boarding facilities and is located in Kampar, I started boarding in Year 10 and I have been I’ve had the chance to be the female representative
Perak. The school mission is to provide the B.E.S.T education a boarder for 4 years. of the Boarder’s Council. This really taught me skills
experience to local and global students: regarding leadership, cooperation, organisation, and
1. We aim to be a Boarding school that guides and develops What do you like most about boarding? communication.
young people into responsible adults with integrity I really enjoy the sense of independence that comes
2. We aim to provide a holistic Education that educates excellently from being a boarder. It teaches me to be responsible Would you encourage other students
3. We aim to develop students who excel in Sports as well as in the classroom and practical which will prove to be incredibly useful in to be boarders as well? Why?
4. We aim to nurture young Talents. We believe that every child is unique and is capable my future. I would encourage other students to be boarders as
of achieving his or her full potential. well because I have grown into a much more outgoing
What do you like least about boarding? and independent person. I feel as though if I stayed at
• Year Established: 2013 • Location: Kampar, Perak I would have to say that if I lived at home, my schedule home, I would have been much more timid and afraid of
• Student Population/Average Class Size: 550/20 (Primary), 25 (Secondary) would be more relaxed. However, in boarding much the real world.
• Levels of Education Offered: Preschool, Primary, Secondary, A Level (Ages 4 to 17) of the rules and routines apply to the entirety of the
• Curricula/Programmes Offered: Cambridge boarding house, and thus the level of flexibility is What do you hope to do when you finish school?
• Languages Offered: English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia much less. I would love to attend university in England to become
• ESL/ESOL Programmes: Available a neonatal nurse. However, I want to start working and
• Student Support Services: Available What do you miss most about not staying at home? saving up to afford a place of my own and to decorate
• Uniforms: Required I really miss home-cooked meals every day and eating it as I please!
• Transport: Available together with my family.
• School Facilities: Air-conditioned classrooms, Library, Swimming pool, Sports field, What lessons did you learn in 2020?
Gymnasium, Canteen/Cafeteria, Playground, Tennis court, Basketball court, Badminton Tell us your most memorable boarding school incident! I learnt that things can change very quickly, and so it
court, IT resource center, Science laboratory, Auditorium, Art room, Music room, I don’t recall a specific incident, but I remember playing is best to not take anything for granted and to be
Boarding facilities, ICT Room, Dance room, Symphony room, Counseling room football on the field with other boarders when it started forever grateful for what you already have.
• Extracurricular Activities: Chess, STEM, Eco Warriors, choral speaking, gavel, Leo to rain. We decided to continue playing but were
Club, cards and dices, Food Fun, Art Attack, Wind Orchestra Westlake, robotics, board
games, craft, Boys Brigade, Chinese Society, photography, dance, creative writing,
badminton, football, netball, frisbee, basketball, athletics
• School Year Schedule: January to November
• School Fees: Annual tuition fee - RM8,640 (Preschool); RM11,595 (Year 1); RM19,620
(Year 7); RM24,660 (Year 11); RM33,700 (Pre-University); Annual boarding fee
(if applicable): RM15,000 (Weekday boarders); RM18,600 (Full-time boarders);
Application fee - RM500; Enrolment fee - RM3,000 one-off; Refundable deposit -
Equivalent to one term fee (T&C apply); Other fees: Resource fee, Lab fee, Progress
Test fee (depends on the year)
• Contact Information: (+605) 467 2222, enquiry@westlakeschool.edu.my Tommy Carpenter Stephanie Fedorowicz
• Website: www.westlakeschool.edu.my
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