• Victoria Institution was established on the 14th of August 1893, and Founders' Day is celebrated on this date each year to commemorate those distinguished few who gave birth to our beloved V.I.. Among them were Sultan Abdul Samad, K. Thamboosamy Pillay, Kapitan Yap Kwan Seng, Loke Yew, Sir Cecil Clementi Smith and the British Resident of Selangor at that time, Sir William H. Treacher.

• The first Headmaster of V.I. was Mr. G. W. Hepponstall served as the unofficial Headmaster until the arrival of Mr. B. E. Shaw, who was officially appointed to the post by the British High Commissioner.

• The original V.I. still stands at present day Jalan Bandar (formerly High Street). What was then the school field now lies under the Traffic Police Headquarters. Due to frequent flooding of the nearby Klang River, the school was shifted, to its present location on the 2nd of March 1929. The opening of the new building was officiated by Sir Hugh Clifford.

• The school tower carries the towering strength and majestic looks, that radiates confidence and gives moral support to all Victorians. It is also the only school clock tower in Malaysia.

• The E-shaped structure of the main block is the oldest building in (the present) V.I.. It was constructed to provide Education to the Elite so that they may Excel in all field and achieve Eminence in society.

• The school's motto comes from the proverb "Give a wise man instructions and he will be yet wiser". It means learning is a life long process and one learns until the day he dies. It also means that there should be humility in acquiring knowledge, and feelings of arrogance and prejudice should be relegated to the rear.

• The present school song was written by G. F. Jackson.

• The school colours, "the V.I. blues", come from the colours of two prestigious universities; Oxford (dark blue) and Cambridge (light blue). It was the hope of our founders that every Victorian would be able to complete their tertiary education at one of these two great institutions.

• The school emblem/badge was designed by Mr. G. Burgess, a former teacher and art superintendant of the school. He was among the 33 V.I. teachers who fought the Japanese invasion of Malaya, and died as a prisoner of war.

• The "Seladang" or gaur on the emblem, is a rare and almost extinct creature that is found only in this part of the world. It signifies that Victorians are a unique group, unlike any other.

(Source: VI School Magazine, Victorian 91)

• An interesting article called "The Spirit of Victoria" written by a former Victorian, Raymond Lam (1988-1993). Raymond is a friend of mine as we were schoolmates for five years. He was the Ex-Chief Editor for the V.I. Seladang Editorial Board in 1992. In the article, it explains the elements that contributed to Victoria Institution uniqueness.

• This article was written by an Exchange Student from the United States of America, Russell Farhang. He relates his experiences as a Victorian during his exchange period for two months in Malaysia. The title of his article is "My Life As a Victorian".

• Another good article written by an old boy of V.I., Mr. Siew Nim Chee. He is a successful man now and in return, he has contributed a lot to the school. He is popular among V.I. students and teachers. He was formerly a President of the Victoria Institution Old Boys Association (VIOBA). His article entitled "A Stroll Down Memory Lane" has shared a lot of his experiences as a student during his time and his narration really gives us some value to ponder.