Victoria Institution Clock Tower, Kuala Lumpur

The Victoria Institution, located in Kuala Lumpur, holds the distinction of being the city's oldest secondary school. Its establishment is closely tied to the desire to create a lasting tribute to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. To realize this goal, the school received financial support from various sources, including public contributions, the Sultan and government of Selangor, influential residents of Kuala Lumpur, and the general public.

The school features a distinctive clock tower and two sports pavilions at its front, as well as a spacious field surrounded by colonial-era trees, including yellow flame trees and palms. Notably, the institution boasts a 25-meter swimming pool and a 100-meter synthetic track, making it the sole school in the region with access to such facilities at that time.

In February 2009, the school reclaimed its original name, following official recognition of its status as a part of Malaysia's national heritage. The Victoria Institution primarily serves male students from Form 1 to 5, with female students being admitted for Form 6 (Lower and Upper). It is commonly referred to as VI, and its students are known as Victorians.

Renowned for its academic and sports achievements, the school is regarded as one of Malaysia's top non-residential institutions. In 2007, it received the distinction of being named a Cluster School of Excellence by the then-Minister of Education in Malaysia, Hishamuddin Hussein.