The Star/Asia News Network
Friday, Nov 09, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR - Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has added another feather to his cap by venturing into the field of education.
The AirAsia group chief executive officer chairs the board of governors of Epsom College in Malaysia, a new international school.
Fernandes invested RM150mil in the school for 11 to 18-year-olds, located on a 20.2ha site in Bandar Enstek, south of here.
Having been educated at Epsom College in Britain from 1977 to 1983, Fernandes said he jumped at the chance to make the same type of education available to Malaysians and other students in the region.
He believes that the well-rounded education offered by the college will benefit Malaysian students.
"Education is not just about scoring 15As. It's about bringing out the potential in every child," he said, adding that Epsom College is a not-for-profit venture.
Fernandes said students at Epsom College will have an advantage because of the profile of members on its board of governors.
The students would have an opportunity to be involved in a range of industries.
"This includes playing for Queens Park Rangers to getting involved in Formula One or AirAsia.
"This is the added bonus that students in Epsom College will have," Fernandes told a press conference at the college's administrative office here.
According to the school's headmaster Gareth Eynon, many parents from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and Britain have registered their children.
"The first term is expected to begin in September next year," he said.
Friday, Nov 09, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR - Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has added another feather to his cap by venturing into the field of education.
The AirAsia group chief executive officer chairs the board of governors of Epsom College in Malaysia, a new international school.
Fernandes invested RM150mil in the school for 11 to 18-year-olds, located on a 20.2ha site in Bandar Enstek, south of here.
Having been educated at Epsom College in Britain from 1977 to 1983, Fernandes said he jumped at the chance to make the same type of education available to Malaysians and other students in the region.
He believes that the well-rounded education offered by the college will benefit Malaysian students.
"Education is not just about scoring 15As. It's about bringing out the potential in every child," he said, adding that Epsom College is a not-for-profit venture.
Fernandes said students at Epsom College will have an advantage because of the profile of members on its board of governors.
The students would have an opportunity to be involved in a range of industries.
"This includes playing for Queens Park Rangers to getting involved in Formula One or AirAsia.
"This is the added bonus that students in Epsom College will have," Fernandes told a press conference at the college's administrative office here.
According to the school's headmaster Gareth Eynon, many parents from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand and Britain have registered their children.
"The first term is expected to begin in September next year," he said.
