Westlake International School

What Westlake International School does

Westlake International School is a private, for-profit international boarding school located in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, founded in 2013 and operating under Westlake International School Sdn. Bhd. (registration 199701021337). The school delivers a British-based curriculum spanning ages 18 months to 18+ across wholly-owned subsidiaries including the Westlake Childcare Center (Montessori-based daycare) and the Westlake Language Center. Core academic products are the Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and a boutique A Level programme, supplemented by on-campus boarding (BSA UK member), a school bus network reaching Kampar, Ipoh, Setiawan, and Teluk Intan, a cafeteria managed by Grand Kampar Hotel on the Vircle cashless system, and co-curricular programmes including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Character & Career Coaching, House Sports, and a Music Enrichment Programme.

The technology stack is intentionally lean: Google Workspace for Education as the ICT backbone, Vircle for cafeteria payments, and the CodeIT programme developed with Code School Finland for ICT. Assessment uses GL Progress Tests in English, Mathematics, and Science. The school is led by Executive Director Hew Fen Yee and CEO/Finance Director Hew Fee Voon, both associated with the Hughes Group of companies (tin mining, property, hospitality, education).

The business model is subscription/recurring term-based tuition charged three times per year, with tiered pricing from RM 3,250 per term (Early Years) up to RM 9,800 per term (Year 10-11 IGCSE), plus boarding (RM 6,100-7,300 per term), transport (RM 650-2,925 per term), EAL, and one-time application (RM 500) and enrollment (RM 3,000) fees. GTM combines event-driven Open Days with personalized admissions consultations, WhatsApp-driven parent engagement, and three scholarship programmes. The school markets itself to Malaysian and expatriate parents in Perak and neighbouring states seeking globally recognized British qualifications, with documented student outcomes cited as admissions to Top 100 universities including Yale, Manchester, Imperial, and Melbourne.

Name

Westlake International School

Legal name

Westlake International School Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://westlakeschool.edu.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Westlake International School is a private, for-profit international boarding school in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia offering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, and A Level programmes plus Montessori childcare, on-campus boarding, and transport services to Malaysian and expatriate families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education with Boarding

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB), Overseas Secondary Student Housing, Homestay & Boarding Services (EDAIAHAH), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• International education
• Cambridge curriculum
• Boarding school
• IGCSE programme
• A Level programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampar

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Term-based tuition fees for Primary, Secondary, and A Level programs. Fees vary by year level and are charged 3 terms per year.
2. Boarding Fees: Weekday boarding (5 days) at RM 6,100 per term and Full Boarding (7 days) at RM 7,300 per term, including laundry services and meals.
3. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time application fee of RM 500 and enrollment fee of RM 3,000 upon acceptance.
4. Transport Services: Bus transportation services covering Kampar, Ipoh, Setiawan, and Teluk Intan with term-based fees ranging from RM 650 to RM 2,925.
5. Childcare Services: Westlake Childcare Center providing Montessori-based daycare for children above 18 months with monthly fees ranging from RM 670 to RM 1,020.
6. EAL and Additional Programs: English as an Additional Language (EAL) term fees equivalent to tuition fees, and Duke of Edinburgh Award fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Westlake International School is a private international boarding school in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, offering the full Cambridge curriculum pathway from Cambridge Primary (Year 1-6) through Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE (Year 10-11), and A Level (Year 12-13), alongside on-campus boarding, Montessori-based childcare for children above 18 months, and a Character & Career Coaching programme anchored in the Cambridge Learner profile. The school also delivers Duke of Edinburgh's Award, STEM-focused co-curricular activities (including a CodeIT programme with Code School Finland), House Sports, Music Enrichment, and a Transport Service spanning the Kampar-Ipoh-Setiawan corridor.

Product overview

Westlake International School offers a comprehensive international education programme as a single unified institution, combining Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A Level programmes for students aged 5-18. The school provides a holistic B.E.S.T. education framework encompassing Boarding, Excellent Education, Sports, and Talent development. Core academic products include the Primary Programme (Cambridge Primary curriculum with coding and robotics), Secondary Programme (Cambridge Lower Secondary transitioning to IGCSE with STEM focus), and A Level Programme (18 or 24-month boutique preparation for top universities). Supporting modules include Boarding Accommodation (on-campus with BSA UK membership), Westlake Childcare Center (Montessori Method), Character & Career Coaching Programme, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, House Sports Programme, and Music Enrichment Programme. The school also offers ancillary services including Transport Service, Cafeteria (Vircle cashless system), and Newsletter publications. Extracurricular clubs span Primary, Secondary, and Mix categories covering arts, sciences, languages, and leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Programme (Cambridge Primary) Cambridge Primary curriculum for ages 5-11 covering English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Art, Music, and Physical Education, with Mandarin and Malay language options and coding, programming, and robotics from Year 1.
• Secondary Programme (Cambridge Lower Secondary / IGCSE) Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3, Year 7-8) transitioning to IGCSE preparation (Key Stage 4, Year 9-11) for ages 12-16, featuring the CodeIT program in collaboration with Code School Finland, Science Practical (Paper 5), and STEM-focused competitions.
• A Level Programme Boutique A Level programme with 18-month (January start) or 24-month (September start) options, offering STEM-focused curriculum, high teaching contact hours, Personal Learning Plans, Assertive Mentoring, and the Career Navigator Programme for top global university admissions.
• Boarding Accommodation and Services On-campus boarding with five family-style cluster homes, furnished private bedrooms with attached bathrooms and AC, shared common areas with kitchenettes, 24/7 security, laundry services, and meals via Grand Kampar Hotel; the school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK.
• Westlake Childcare Center (WCC) Montessori Method daycare program for children above 18 months, offering half-day and full-day options with focus on sensory education, language, mathematics, and practical life skills development.
• Character & Career Coaching (CCC) Programme Holistic development programme anchored in the Cambridge Learner profile, focusing on interpersonal skills, personal growth, career exploration, and building the five highly desirable habits of an Outstanding Cambridge Learner.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award International youth achievement award available for ages 14-24, with Bronze (6 months), Silver (12 months), and Gold (18 months) levels covering volunteering, physical recreation, skills, and adventurous journey.
• House Sports Programme Competitive house system (Camels, Dolphins, Otters, Tigers) offering sports including Badminton, Basketball, Football, Netball, Swimming, and Taekwondo, with training days and Friday House Sports sessions.
• Music Enrichment Programme (MEP) Instrumental music lessons for boarders including Piano, Violin, and Drum instruction.
• Boarding Academic Support Comprehensive academic support for boarders including evening Preparatory Time, Sunday intensive study sessions, weekly Academic Coaching with teachers, one-to-one tutoring, and study skills workshops.
• Primary Club Activities Extracurricular activities for Year 3-6 students including Board Games, Craft, Food Fun, and Junior Scientist clubs.
• Secondary Club Activities Extracurricular activities for Year 7-11 students including Art Attack, Chinese Society, Culinary, Film Production, Japanese Language & Culture, LEO, Malaysian Society, Orators, SAS (Serious About STEM), and Tech Titans clubs.
• Mix Club Activities Diversity and inclusion-focused clubs for all backgrounds including Boys Brigade, Chess, Dance, DIY Club, Drama Club, Eco Warriors, and WOW (Wind instruments) club.
• Transport Service School bus transportation covering Kampar, Mambang Di Awan, Air Kuning, Jeram, Gopeng, Batu Gajah, Tronoh, Seri Iskandar, Langkap, Ipoh, Teluk Intan, and Setiawan.
• Cafeteria Services School cafeteria managed by Grand Kampar Hotel using Vircle cashless payment system, providing nutritious Asian and Western cuisine with special menus for Raya and Deepavali festivals.
• Westlake Language Center (WLC) Language learning center offering foreign language instruction for students as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the school group.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students achieve admissions to Top 100 universities worldwide including Yale, Manchester, Imperial, and Melbourne
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestlake International School is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) UK, which champions high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing for boarders. BSA membership ensures Westlake Boarding maintains international standards and assures parents that their children are well cared for.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Cambridge partner school offering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and A Level programmes with internationally recognized curriculum and examinations.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool offers Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels for students aged 14-24, providing youth achievement awards across 140+ countries.
• Google Workspace for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool uses Google Workspace for Education as its ICT platform, with ICT competencies required for staff and students. Digital learning integration across curriculum.
• Code School FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Code School Finland for CodeIT programme, grounded in Finnish educational pedagogy focused on building practical digital competencies for the modern workplace.
• MorrisbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer assessment and guidance partnership for student career development and university preparation.
• Grand Kampar HotelminorOthersCafeteria services run by Grand Kampar Hotel using Vircle cashless system. Provides nutritious meals including Asian and Western cuisine. Weekend allowances provided to boarders.
• Aberystwyth UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing opportunities for student engagement, internships, and university preparation.
• Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing opportunities for student engagement and university preparation.
• Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership providing opportunities for student engagement and university preparation.
• UKECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation consultancy partner assisting with student recruitment and university placement services.
• Pantai Hospital Ayer KerohminorOthersHealthcare partnership providing medical services and support for student health requirements.
• TEDxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool hosts TEDx events providing students with opportunities for public speaking and idea sharing.
• EduCareminorOthersEducation services partner supporting school operations and student care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• elc International School: Malaysian international school group offering IGCSE and A Level programmes across multiple campuses. Direct competitor in the mid-premium international school segment in Malaysia.
• Garden International School: One of Malaysia's oldest British international schools in Kuala Lumpur offering a full K-12 Cambridge pathway with boarding. Comparable in premium positioning and boarding capabilities.
• Nexus International School Malaysia: Cambridge International and IB World School in Putrajaya offering K-12 international education with boarding. Direct competitor for international families seeking British curriculum credentials.
• REAL Schools (R.E.A.L Education Group): Malaysian private school network offering British national curriculum at multiple campuses. Comparable in offering scope and target demographic, slightly more value-tier pricing.
• Taylor's International School: K-12 British curriculum private school in Malaysia owned by Taylor's Education Group. Operates multiple campuses with Cambridge/IGCSE/A Level offerings, directly comparable in curriculum mix and target market.
• Marlborough College Malaysia: British boarding school in Johor offering IGCSE and A Level programmes with on-campus boarding. Premium UK-branded boarding school targeting the same expatriate and Malaysian high-income segment as Westlake.
• HELP International School: Private British international school in Kuala Lumpur offering Cambridge IGCSE and A Level programmes. Comparable mid-tier international school serving Malaysian and expatriate families.
• Alice Smith School: British international school in Kuala Lumpur serving ages 3-18 with IGCSE and A Level. Long-standing premium competitor with similar Cambridge credentials and English-medium instruction.
• Sunway International School: Network of international K-12 schools in Malaysia offering Cambridge and other international curricula with on-campus boarding. Comparable in scale, structure, and family-segment positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Australian International School Malaysia: Established K-12 school in Seri Kembangan offering multiple international curricula (Australian, Cambridge, IB). Broader portfolio presence but overlapping on the British pathway segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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