75% of Graduates Enter Their First-Choice Universities, with Offers from Oxford, Imperial, UK Medical Schools and Other Leading Institutions
For parents searching for a British boarding-school education in Malaysia, the 2026 academic achievements of Epsom College Malaysia are worth close attention.
This year, 53% of all A-Level entries achieved A–A*, while 72% achieved A–B*. At IGCSE level, 66% of entries achieved A–A*, and 86% achieved A–B*.
The results are especially notable because they extend beyond examination performance. Seventy-five per cent of graduates progressed to their first-choice university, with offers from the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, the London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, the University of Manchester, and medical schools in the United Kingdom.
Recent Korean graduates have also progressed to UK medical schools, engineering programmes at Imperial College London, and the English-medium international studies programme at Waseda University in Japan, contributing to growing interest among Korean families considering Malaysia as a pathway to British higher education.
1. A Snapshot of Epsom College Malaysia’s 2026 Achievements
Epsom College Malaysia
- A-Level: 53% of entries achieved A*–A; 72% achieved A*–B.
- IGCSE: 66% of entries achieved A*–A; 86% achieved A*–B.
- University Progression: 75% of graduates entered their first-choice university.
- University of Oxford: Two offers.
- UK Medical Schools: Nine offers.
- Other Offers: Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, and the University of Manchester.
- Korean Graduate Destinations: UK medical schools, Imperial College London engineering, and Waseda University.
- Sports: Champion in World Schools Golf, FOBISIA Tennis, and FOBISIA Golf.
2. Seventy-Five Per Cent of Graduates Enter Their First-Choice University
University Pathways from Epsom College Malaysia
- 75% First-Choice Rate: Three-quarters of the 2026 graduates entered their first-choice university.
- Leading Universities: Offers included Oxford, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, and the University of Manchester.
- Medical Pathways: Students received nine offers from UK medical schools.
- Competitive Subjects: The results are significant for students pursuing medicine, engineering, and other demanding university pathways.
- Sixth Form Support: The outcomes highlight the importance of the school’s Sixth Form programme and university guidance.
3. Korean Students Progress to UK Medical Schools, Imperial and Waseda
International University Destinations
- UK Medical Schools: Recent Korean graduates progressed to medical schools in the United Kingdom.
- Imperial College London: A Korean graduate entered an engineering programme.
- Waseda University: A Korean graduate entered the English-medium international studies pathway in Japan.
- Personalised Guidance: Different destinations and subjects reflect guidance based on each student’s abilities, interests, and career plans.
- Academic Route: The IGCSE → A-Level → UK university pathway provides a clear progression for students targeting British higher education.
- Relevant Foundation Subjects: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics may support future medicine, engineering, and science pathways.
- Application Support: The university guidance team, subject teachers, and personal tutors assist with subject selection and applications.
4. Strong A-Level Performance in Mathematics, Economics and Geography
2026 A-Level Subject Results
The 2026 A-Level subjects with notable A*–A rates were:
| A-Level Subject | A–A Rate* |
| Mandarin | 100% |
| Further Mathematics | 78% |
| Economics | 73% |
| Geography | 71% |
| Mathematics | 63% |
- Academic Strength: The results show strong performance in subjects requiring logical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving.
- Teaching Approach: Epsom’s British curriculum includes discussion, analysis, problem-solving, and extended academic exploration in addition to examination preparation.
5. IGCSE Results Provide a Strong Foundation for Sixth Form
2026 IGCSE Subject Results
- Overall IGCSE Results: 66% of entries achieved A*–A; 86% achieved A*–B.
- Physics: 100% A*–A.
- Music: 100% A*–A.
- Chinese: 100% A*–A.
- Biology: 96% A*–A.
- Further Mathematics: 93% A*–A.
- Chemistry: 89% A*–A.
- Mathematics: 79% A*–A.
- History: 73% A*–A.
- Academic Enrichment: Students received a UK Chemistry Olympiad Gold Award and became Interschool Mandarin Debate Champions.
The strong results in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics provide a useful foundation for students considering medicine, engineering, or natural sciences at A-Level.
6. Academic Achievement and International Sporting Success
Epsom College Malaysia’s Sports Programme
- World Schools Golf, St Andrews, UK: Champion.
- FOBISIA Tennis: Number-one champion.
- FOBISIA Golf: Number-one champion.
- 2026 Asian Games: One Epsom student is preparing to compete in Aichi-Nagoya.
- Balanced Development: Students with talent in golf or tennis can combine professional training and international competition with the British academic pathway.
- Wider Education: Sport is viewed as part of student development and potential future direction, rather than only an after-school activity.
7. IGCSE to A-Level to Leading Universities
A Connected Educational Journey
- IGCSE Foundation: Students develop subject knowledge and effective learning habits.
- A-Level Progression: Sixth Form requires deeper analysis and greater independent learning.
- Academic Support: Regular lessons, individual tutoring, and subject guidance.
- University Preparation: Support with university research and applications.
- Boarding Environment: Daily living and academic support within the boarding setting.
- Sports Coordination: Academic schedules can be coordinated with elite sports commitments.
- Overall Outcomes: The 53% A*–A A-Level rate, 66% A*–A IGCSE rate, and 75% first-choice university rate reflect a connected pathway from secondary school to university.
8. Experiencing a British Boarding-School Education in Malaysia
Epsom College Malaysia carries forward the educational traditions of Epsom College in the United Kingdom. It combines a British curriculum with boarding life, university guidance, and elite sporting programmes. Families looking for a British international school or boarding school in Malaysia, particularly those considering future university applications in the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, or other international destinations, may wish to examine both the school’s recent results and its wider educational system.
From the 2026 A-Level and IGCSE results to university offers from Oxford, Imperial, UK medical schools, and other leading institutions, as well as championship achievements in international golf and tennis, Epsom’s latest results demonstrate how academic and extracurricular development can work together.The school’s performance also reflects its emphasis on balanced growth inside and outside the classroom.The examination and university-admission figures in this article are based on information provided by Epsom College Malaysia.
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