MALVERN College is expanding its existence across the world after it was announced it is to build a stunning new campus in Hong Kong.
The new school will be a seven storey state-of-the-art-campus situated just 20 minutes from the central business district near the Hong Kong Science Technology Park and close to the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Sha Tin in the New Territories of the country.
It is set to open fully in 2018 and will provide education for 1,000 pupils aged between five and 18.
The new school will benefit from stunning facilities such as a concert hall quality auditorium, a black box studio theatre, an indoor six-lane 25 metre swimming pool, a large sports hall and a floodlit all-weather sports pitch.
A Malvern College Kindergarten for 200 children aged between two and five-years-old – which forms part of the campus – will open In the West Kowloon area of Hong Hong from September next year.
Malvern College has a number of campuses across the globe including Egypt and China which have opned in recent years.
Dr Robin Lister, the current senior deputy head of Malvern College, will be the founding head of the new school.
“It is a great privilege to be invited to become the Founding Head of this remarkable new school,” he said.
“I look forward to opening our doors from September 2017 and getting to know our dedicated and experienced teachers, supportive parents and above all our ambitious new students.
“Together we will provide a British style of education for the local and expatriate community. By combining academic excellence complemented with an array of creative and sporting opportunities, we will inspire and empower pupils to exceed their expectations and to fulfil their potential.”
