A home away from home in Kangar, Perlis
Our boarding house gives students from outstation a safe, comfortable place to live and learn — with comprehensive facilities, a well-planned daily routine and 24/7 care.
Cared for academically and emotionally
To support students from outstation areas, we provide a safe and comfortable boarding house, equipped with comprehensive facilities and a well-planned daily routine. At our boarding house, students can feel like they are at a "home away from home."
Our dedicated houseparents and house tutors are always available to provide support and guidance, ensuring that students are well taken care of both academically and emotionally.
- Weekday boarding: boarders check in on Sunday, a day before the beginning of the week, and check out on Friday after school
- Full boarding: boarders stay over the weekend, with an exeat weekend at home about every two to three weeks
- Houseparents (housemaster / housemistress) and house tutors
- Structured study habits and a daily routine
- 2027 intake: seasonal early-application promotions — see the current offer
Life in the boarding house
A balanced lifestyle and good time management: boarders become more disciplined, responsible and independent, and make life-long friends.
Comfortable rooms
Air-conditioned, fully furnished shared rooms (bed, mattress, study table, chair and wardrobe) with attached bathrooms and instant water heaters. Roommates rotate each term.
Four meals a day
Nutritious meals at regular intervals: four a day from Monday to Thursday, with breakfast and lunch on Friday, plus afternoon tea.
Supervised prep
Evening prep under the direct supervision of houseparents, who help whenever a boarder is stuck on an assignment. Older students add a third prep session.
Safe and secure
A 24-hour security system and full access control between the boarding house and school, with separate floors and access for girls and boys.
Sport and free time
Sports and games on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with music, games and common rooms and pantries for down time.
Cleaning and laundry
Cleaning and machine laundry twice a week. Boarders make their own beds and keep their rooms and shared areas tidy.
A welcoming community from many hometowns
About a third of our student population comes from outside Perlis — from hometowns such as Langkawi, Jitra, Alor Setar, Kuala Lumpur, and even India. Whether you're a local student or an outstation student, you will find a welcoming and supportive place to grow and thrive.
From Alor Setar
Kedah is the neighbouring state of Perlis, with approximately a 1-hour drive from Alor Setar to Harvest Academy.
From Langkawi
Langkawi Jetty to Kuala Perlis Jetty takes about 1 hour. Our housemaster / housemistress arranges transport from the jetty to the boarding house (about 15 minutes).
From further away
We welcome students from any background. International families should read our note on student visas.
The pioneer in Perlis and Kedah
From the birth of Harvest Academy, there has been continuous enquiry from parents in Kedah, including Langkawi island. The number of Kedah students has been increasing since 2017, which was also the kick-off period for the boarding facilities. Due to the overwhelming response, the boarding facilities have been prepared to cater to weekday boarding.
Read more: Boarding for Kedah students · Langkawi learners · Discovering Diversity
Questions from boarding families
Is boarding at Harvest Academy weekly or full-time?
Both. Weekday boarders check in on Sunday and check out on Friday after school. Full boarders stay over the weekend, with an exeat weekend at home about every two to three weeks.
Who looks after boarders?
Dedicated houseparents (housemaster / housemistress) and house tutors provide support and guidance, so students are well taken care of both academically and emotionally.
What are the boarding rooms like?
Rooms are air-conditioned and fully furnished with a bed, mattress, study table, chair and wardrobe, and have attached bathrooms with instant water heaters. Rooms are shared, with roommates rotating each term. Cleaning and laundry are provided twice a week.
How much study time do boarders have?
Boarders have supervised prep every school night: 7:30–8:30pm and 8:45–9:15pm, plus a third session from 9:35–10:05pm for Year 10 (from Term 3) and Year 11. Houseparents supervise and help with assignments.
How do students from Langkawi travel to school?
Students take the ferry from Langkawi Jetty to Kuala Perlis Jetty (about 1 hour). The school's housemaster or housemistress arranges transportation from the jetty to the boarding house (about 15 minutes).
Are there promotions for boarders in the 2027 intake?
Harvest runs five promotion windows for each intake: Early Bird Privilege (May–July), Merdeka Privilege (August–September), Golden Harvest (October–November), Final Call (December) and New Year Welcome (January). Benefits for boarders vary by promotion; the current offer is shown on the 2027 Admissions page.
Come and see Harvest.
A complimentary school tour and Personal Education Consultation, in Kangar or online. Meet our teachers, see the classrooms and the boarding house, and ask anything.
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