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Executive Principal Message

Welcome to XCL International School

Dear Parents, Students and Friends of BXCL,

At the centre of BXCL are our students with their own needs, dreams, successes and challenges. We believe in the traditional values of good manners and respectful behaviour to develop in our students a sense of inner decency, honesty and integrity. These are life skills of the utmost importance.

At BXCL our pupils always come first. The school offers a friendly, personal, caring and student-centred learning environment where your child will be known, and their learning tailored to maximise their development. Our aim is to provide a level of academic challenge, which will enable each pupil to realise their potential, while ensuring that they are happy, confident and enthusiastic learners.

Teachers and parents play key roles in this development and the partnership between them is of paramount importance. We will always be there hand in hand with your child as they progress along their learning journey to adulthood.

Our emphasis is on learning and how students learn, rather than just content, and we place a great deal of importance on our students’ ability to work collectively, as well as independently, in developing their thinking to challenge and be challenged. We place equal importance on children’s intellectual, personal and social development. We concentrate on four core areas: academic excellence; development of performing arts, commitment to sport; and engagement within our community.

Our website shows you the wonderful facilities at BXCL, however, schools are not about buildings, they are about people. It is the quality of the people, the teaching and the support staff, which makes a school special. At BXCL we have committed and friendly professionals who bring a depth of international knowledge with them.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you directly, by email [email protected] , or we can zoom call. Our doors are always open.

Warmest Regards
Duncan Grice
Principal

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about us

BXCL Vision And Mission Statement

BXCL International School, Penang (BXCL) provides an excellent Foundation Stage to Year 13 curriculum programme in the English language to students from Malaysia and around the world, through an enhanced form of the English National Curriculum.

Our staff teach and inspire excellence in both academic and future-proof skills by continually reviewing and developing a curriculum promoting student success, modelling integrity and mutual respect, while nurturing a desire for a life-long love of learning. Success is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by the impact that each student makes on the lives of others.

about us

BXCL Vision And Mission Statement

BXCL International School, Penang (BXCL) provides an excellent Foundation Stage to Year 13 curriculum programme in the English language to students from Malaysia and around the world, through an enhanced form of the English National Curriculum.

Our staff teach and inspire excellence in both academic and future-proof skills by continually reviewing and developing a curriculum promoting student success, modelling integrity and mutual respect, while nurturing a desire for a life-long love of learning. Success is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by the impact that each student makes on the lives of others.

Vision

To be a school community where everyone can thrive and meet with success.

Mission

To promote XCLent learning opportunities through a safe and happy environment based on trust, inclusivity and mutual respect.

Educational Purpose

BXCL is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and dedicated to providing the best possible education for our students by developing the knowledge, understanding, skills and values essential for self-directed, life-long learning. We will develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy bodies and ethical spirit needed to contribute wisdom, compassion and leadership to a global society.

our values

Definition of learning:

Good learning is a meaningful and rewarding experience where students enjoy building on prior knowledge.

Good learning allows students to flourish through being engaged, challenged and valued and are able to confidently question, communicate and reflect independently and collaboratively.

Guiding Statement

Children comes first when:

  • The School educates the whole child
  • The School values community well-being and provides a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment
  • The School prepares children to become caring, internationally-minded global citizens who have an understanding of the complexities of an ever-changing world
  • The school encourages collaborative problem solving, leading the students to become creative thinkers in their own right
  • The school respects the natural world and its resources
  • The school prepares students to be honest, have integrity and to become principled individuals with a spirit of respect for themselves and others
  • The school understands that lifelong learning and innovation involves taking risks, reflecting on our mistakes and actively seeking solutions
  • The school challenges and supports each child to be the best that they can be
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James Bourne
James Bourne

Design Technology Teacher


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Ng Joo Kim
Ng Joo Kim

Teacher of Mathematics


Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching

Kim joined GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang (now XCL International School, Penang) in August 2016. Prior to joining GEMS, she was Head of Mathematics and KS4 Coordinator in another international school in Malaysia. Kim is an experienced Mathematics teacher who has taught KS2 to KS5, specialised in preparing students for the Cambridge examination. Her passion for Mathematics is something she loves to share with students, regardless of their level of ability. Kim doesn’t believe in rote learning and memorising formulas and instead, works with children on their understanding of Mathematical concepts to better appreciate the subject. When not teaching, she enjoys traveling and she has been a global volunteer, working in schools in China and Taiwan.

Ooi Siew Win
Ooi Siew Win

Teacher of Science


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Chuah Shiou Yin
Chuah Shiou Yin (Tracy)

Teacher of Mandarin


Bachelor Degree and Diploma in Education

A mandarin teacher that has been in Education for 16 years. Tracy has 12 years of experience in both primary stage and 4 years in Secondary international school. Prior to this, Tracy has gained a counselling qualification with certificate. Tracy had an experience become a supervisor and tutor in both learning centre and tuition centre too. Tracy is a caring and responsible educator, hoping to cultivate students that contribute to society.

Loshini C Balakarishnan
Loshini C Balakarishnan

Teaching Assistant


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Evangeline Mui
Evangeline Mui

Head of Mathematics


Prior to joining BXCL, Evangeline has worked in national and private schools, teaching Maths and Science. Her curiosity in learning has led her to pursue Masters in Education. Evangeline believes that learning truly takes place when students are able to apply the skills and knowledge in real-life. In her free time, Evangeline enjoys cycling and exploring new trails to keep fit. She is also a qualified teacher for classical ballet.

Peter Ferrier
Peter Ferrier

Head of Primary


Barry Conway
Barry Conway

Assistant Head of Primary/ Upper Primary Phase Leader


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Lacie Koay
Lacie Koay

Foundation Stage Teacher


Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Lacie has been teaching in the education field since 2013. She is a joyful and passionate teacher toward children’s learning, their holistic development and character building. And she strongly believes that children should thrive better at their own pace while they have a secure, safe, and supportive environment for them to explore. Most of the time, she likes to read self-help, child development, and parenting books to get more knowledge and better skills in order to scaffold the children in their learning as well as to build them with the positive self-image with their self-control, resilience, and confidence.

Rachel Black
Rachel Black

Foundation Stage Teacher


Rachel joined us from Scotland in 2021 as our FS2 class teacher. Rachel graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA (Hons) Business with Marketing degree and has experience working in marketing. In 2017 she completed a PGDE in Primary Education at the University of Strathclyde.

Rachel has 6 years of experience in teaching a range of stages throughout the primary school with the majority of this experience being in Early Years.

Rachel believes that creating a stimulating, positive and nurturing learning environment where each child feels happy, safe and valued will allow students to thrive and succeed in their own learning journey.

Navid Moarefi
Navid Moarefi

Year 3 Teacher


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Christopher McLaughlin
Christopher McLaughlin

Year 6 Teacher


Chris is currently in his second year here at BXCL, having moved to Penang from his native Scotland in November 2021.

As a teacher of six years' experience, Chris enjoys challenging all students to fulfill their potential and especially enjoys teaching both Maths and PE. He holds an undergraduate degree in Sports Studies (BA Hons) from the University of Stirling and completed his PGDE at Strathclyde University, Glasgow, in 2016.

Outside of the classroom, Chris' passion and talents lie in football. He is a UEFA-qualified coach and analyst with experience in Scotland, The USA and a number of other countries working for clubs Celtic FC, and Stirling Albion amongst others. Chris will be undertaking a Masters course through UCFB University, England, from September of this year.

Asha Asvineenair
Asha Asvineenair

Co Teacher


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Sitaramarao Nageswerarav
Sitaramarao Nageswerarav

School Advisory Board Parent Representative


Dr Rao is a parent of two primary school children. A medical Doctor by trade, he has been an active member of the school community for many years having acted as class rep and Parent Support Group Chairman.

Poh Jin Hor
Poh Jin Hor

School Advisory Board Parent Representative


Dr Hor is a parent of a Year 12 student. He has an interest in education beyond the school in his role as Principal Consultant and Managing Partner with Dream Cather who provide Technical Training to the Electrical and Electronic industry. Dr Hor has been an active member of the Parent Support Group.

Pushpaanjali Rajandran
Pushpaanjali Rajandran

Receptionist


Write the Education here

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Anthony Partington
Anthony Partington

School Advisory Board Chairman and Designated Sageguarding Governor


Mr Partington has 20 years’ experience as a teacher and school leader, joining GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark, soon to be Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya, in February 2019 as Principal. He was later promoted to the role of Executive Principal for the Sri KDU group and then to his current role of CEO for XCL Malaysia.

Lyn Yeong
Lyn Yeong

Senior Parent Relations Executive


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Natasha Bt Abd Halim Zahid
Natasha Bt Abd Halim Zahid

Office Assistant