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What are Boarding Schools?

Boarding schools are independent, college preparatory schools that provide residential facilities for students and faculty. They are sometimes referred to as “intentional communities” because faculty and staff strive to create a secure environment for students that is academically challenging, active, and fun.

Well known for academic excellence, with small class sizes, diverse curricula, and individual attention from teachers and advisors, the boarding school experience affords students numerous significant advantages. Boarding school students acquire the abilities that help ensure success in college and in life.

During the academic year, boarding schools become extended families where teachers and students live and learn together. The 24-hour community of this close-knit environment allows the faculty to seize every teachable moment, whether in the classroom, on the playing field or court, or in the dormitory.

There are many different types of boarding schools. If you decide boarding school is for you, the first step in choosing a school is to consider what type offers the best fit with your needs:

SBP

Sek Berasrama Penuh is managed by the Ministry of Education

MRSM

Maktab Rendah Sains Mara is owned by the MARA (Majlis Amanah Rakyat)

SMKA

Sek Men Keb Agama is jointly managed by the Ministry of Education and the Department of Religion

SMA

Sek Men Agama usually managed by the State¡­s Islamic Department such as JAIS,JAWI etc etc

Private Boarding School

There are a lot of private boarding school nowadays compare to my days years back.

State Boarding School

State Education Department also has their own centre of excellence where best students who can not make it to the SBP, MRSM or SMKA will be offered a place there.

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