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St George’s Institution

One of the oldest schools in Taiping, St. George’s Institution, was founded by a group of La Salle brothers from Penang.

One of the oldest schools in Taiping, St. George’s Institution, was founded by a group of La Salle brothers from Penang.

This architectural masterpiece was constructed in 1915 and was designed by a colonial architect from Penang.

It is a mixture of Neo-Grec and Neo-Romanesque architecture and has two wings and the main porch in front, facing Station Road.

If you want to be transported to Hogwarts right here in Taiping then this school is worth a visit. Be sure to get the right permission before waltzing in!

Address: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St. George, Jalan Stesen, 3400 Taiping.
Tel: +605-807 2408

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