KING HENRY VIII COLLEGE, MALAYSIA
Persiaran Bestari, Cyber 11, 63000, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: +603-8800-9888
Email:dha@kinghenryviii.edu.my
Website: www.kinghenryviii.edu.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KH8Malaysia/
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School Profile
Cambridge Exam Centre Number: MY481
MoE Approval Code: BUBI005
UCAS Code: 42275
CEEB Code: 686304
Head of School: Mr. Martin Davis
Head of Senior School: Dr. Tracy Ghomaschian
Head of Sixth Form: Mr. James Welburn
The school
King Henry VIII College, Malaysia (KH8) was established in 2018. It is the first international sister school to Christ College Brecon, an independent school in the UK founded by King Henry VIII in 1541. KH8 is an independent, multinational, non-denominational day and boarding school with English as the language of instruction. Boarding facilities on the school grounds are currently available to students in Year 6 (Grade 5) and above. The school is located in Cyberjaya, a planned township on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. Already a member of the Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS) and the Boarding Schools Association (BSA), the school is also an associate member of FOBISIA - a regional organisation recognized by the UK Department for Education. The Primary School and Senior School has approximately 600 students on roll. The Senior School caters for students from the age of 11-18 (Years 7 – 13, Grades 6 - 12). There are presently around 250 students in the Senior School with a diverse student population representing Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, UK, USA, India and a host of other nationalities.
The curriculum
All Senior School students follow a British-style curriculum in Years 7–9. This is followed by an intensive two-year programme leading to the internationally recognised International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). Students usually follow 10 subjects. Over the two years, most students take courses in English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, they choose four extra subjects of their choice. In the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) students generally begin studying three or four Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Levels, followed by three or four Advanced (A) Levels in Year 13. The school uses the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations Board (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel examination board. Please note: It is school policy not to rank students, nor do we calculate grade point average (GPA).
IGCSE
The IGCSE is a qualification taken by 14 to 16 year olds. The qualification involves studying the theory of a subject combined with investigative work. Some subjects, such as the Sciences, Drama and Physical Education also involve practical work. IGCSEs are studied full-time and normally take two academic years to complete. They are externally assessed mainly through written examinations, plus elements of coursework that are completed throughout the course. Coursework can include projects, fieldwork, artwork, essays, experiments or investigations. The following subjects are offered at IGCSE level: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature, Geography, History, Economics, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Bahasa Malay, Art, Photography, Drama, Music, Physical Education. More information about IGCSE subjects at KH8 can be found here.
IGCSE grading: A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Unclassified (U)
IGCSE subjects are examined at the end of Year 11, although in some cases students may be entered early, a testament of their academic abilities (e.g. Mathematics). Assessment is via externally set and assessed examinations or coursework, or a combination of both.
IGCSE Results at KH8
May 2019 represented the first set of IGCSE examinations taken by KH8 students.
2022 - A*B grades = 64%
2021 - A*B grades = 84%
2020 - A*B grades = 81%
2019 - A*B grades = 95%
International AS/A Levels
King Henry VIII College, Malaysia has offered AS and A-Level study from its first year of operation; these examinations are assessed by the Cambridge Assessment International Examinations and Pearson Edexcel examination boards. Students generally select four AS Level subjects to study in Year 12 (a minority of students may choose three or five) and then continue with three or four A-Level subjects in Year 13. The A Level examinations are designed to be an in depth subject study which is comprehensive and challenging. Students choose subjects from the list below: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, History, Geography, Economics, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Art, Photography, Music, and Physical Education. More information about A Level subjects at KH8 can be found here.
AS Level grading: A, B, C, D, E and Unclassified (U) A Level grading: A*, A, B, C, D, E and Unclassified (U)
The AS Level normally takes one academic year to complete; the A Level normally takes two academic years to complete. The AS Level is allocated a point score of half the A Level value. Students can either decide to take the AS grade as a stand-alone AS Level qualification or they can carry it forward to the second year of advanced level study (hence, ‘A Level’). Examination results are available towards the end of August following a May/June examination session.
A Level Results at KH8
August 2020 represented the first year of A Level results. Year on year we are seeing a marked improvement, with even stronger cohorts of students coming through into Sixth Form. Subjects of particular interest to students include; Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
2022 - A*-B grades = 80%
2021 - A*-B grades = 80%
2020 - A*-B grades = 85%
University Placements
King Henry VII graduate students continue their education at prestigious universities around the world, including the elite Russell Group of UK universities, further demonstrating the dedication of our students and the high-quality education they have received.
Students go on to study prestigious courses such as; Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Psychology & Cognitive Science, Management, Media & Culture, Actuarial Science.
Students have been placed at the following universities:
University of Aberystwyth, UK
University of Bath, England, UK
University of Belfast, England, UK
University of Bristol, England, UK
University of Birmingham, England, UK
University of Bournmouth, England, UK
University of Cardiff, UK
University of Durham, England, UK
University of Edinburgh, UK
University of Leeds
University College London, UK
University of Loughborough, UK
Queen Mary University of London, England, UK
The University of Manchester, England, UK
University of Nottingham, UK, China, Malaysia
University of Surrey, UK
RUMC - Dublin, Ireland, UK
University of California, San Diego
American University of Rome, Italy
University of Southampton, Malaysia
MMU University, Malaysia
University of Auckland, Australia
University of South Australia
Australian National University, Australia
Monash University, Australia, Malaysia
University of Debrecen, Hungary
University of Groningen, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Utrecht, Netherlands
National University of Singapore
New York University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Herriot Watt, Dubai, Malaysia
Hong Kong University
University of Toronto, Canada
Uniten, Malaysia
Taylors University, Malaysia
Xiamen University, Malaysia
The One Academy, Malaysia
Asia Pacific University, Malaysia
The Sixth Form
At KH8, our Sixth Form students are truly exceptional. They rise to the occasion, taking on leadership roles both within the Sixth Form and the school, actively shaping the culture and atmosphere with their dedication and hard work. King Henry VIII has a dedicated Sixth Form centre, which consists of 4 large private study classrooms and a large communal classroom area, there is access to Wifi, laptops and iPads if required. When not in lessons, the students have use of the coffee shop, gym, and pool facilities.
Activities and Service
The school runs an extensive programme of extracurricular activities, and students are encouraged to participate fully. KH8 offers the students the opportunity to take part in the Model United Nations (MUN) and attend conferences in Malaysia. The school regularly puts on theatrical productions as well as musical theatre productions, and students are often involved in other cultural, artistic, and musical events and concerts. A major focus for the school is sports, and KH8 boasts a wide variety of sports clubs and teams, that regularly compete against other international schools in the region. The school is active in undertaking charity work. The charity committee club regularly organises fundraising activities to benefit those less fortunate, or raise awareness of important issues. Within the school community, students in the Sixth Form are expected to complete service once a week in support of students in Early Years, Primary School or Senior School.
Student Council
A single Head Student and three Deputy Head Students from the Sixth Form lead the student council. The student council and the senior leadership team (The Head of School and Deputy Heads) engage in regular meetings to ensure the smooth operation and continued success of the school. Job descriptions for the student council can be found here.
At King Henry VIII, we are dedicated to providing every student with the tools and opportunities to achieve their full academic potential, all while actively contributing to the growth and betterment of the entire school community. Our commitment to "achieving personal bests" underpins all that we do, academically and pastorally. At our school, we hold the belief that our students are exemplary role models, and the Student Leadership Team serves as the pinnacle platform for them to showcase this and give back to both the school and the community at large.
Staffing
King Henry VIII staff mainly originate from the UK, approximately 90% of staff are expat teachers, with some excellent local staff delivering languages such as Bahasa Malay and Mandarin. Staff profiles can be found here.
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