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The hardworking staff at BSKL provide great teaching. Being one of the best international schools in Kuala Lumpur, they can hire and keep the best teachers.
With a team of handpicked educators, BSKL International School strives to offer a perfect learning experience, balancing academic feeling with an engaging, inclusive environment.
The dedicated staff, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and passion, are a defining element in the reputation of BSKL International School as a beacon of excellence within the global educational landscape.
Leadership Team
| Dr. Mike O’Connor
Principal |
Dr. Nicola Brown
Head of Secondary |
| Mr. Simon Clarke
Head of Primary |
Dr. Bruce Geddes
Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) & Head of Computer Science… |
| Ms. Katie Humphrey
Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral) & English and Media Studie… |
Mr. Dean Horne
Assistant Head (Professional Practice) for Secondary & Teacher… |
| Mr. Thomas Kimber
Deputy Head of Primary (Teaching, Learning & Assessments) |
Ms. Victoria Stringer
Deputy Head of Primary (Pastoral & Safeguarding) |
| Ms. Leah Lewis
Assistant Head of Primary (Early Years Centre) |
Mr. Carl Esposito
Director of Admissions and Marketing |
| Ms. Shamiela Mariasoosai
HR Manager |
Ms. Jacqueline Lim
Head of Finance |
| Mr. Robert Alexander
Assistant Head of Secondary |
Primary School
Primary Leadership Team |
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| Mr. Simon Clarke
Head of Primary |
Mr. Thomas Kimber
Deputy Head of Primary (Teaching, Learning & Assessment) |
| Ms. Victoria Stringer
Deputy Head of Primary (Pastoral & Safeguarding) |
Ms. Leah Lewis
Assistant Head of Primary (Early Years Centre) |
EYFS |
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| Ms. Leah Lewis
Assistant Head of Primary (Early Years Centre) |
Ms. Emily Clark
Head of Reception |
| Ms. Hannah Kumar
Nursery Teacher |
Mr. Paul Manuel
Reception Teacher |
| Ms. Fadlini Olivero
Pre-Nursery Class Leader |
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Year1 |
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| Mr. Guy Taylor
Year 1 Teacher & Head of Key Stage 1 |
Ms. Sarah Poyser
Reception Teacher |
Year 2 |
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| Ms. Marissa Chin
Year 2 Teacher |
Mrs. Louise Vickerstaff
Year 2 Teacher |
| Ms. Jayde Simms
Year 2 Teacher |
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Year 3 |
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| Mr. Mark Vickerstaff
Head of Year 3 |
Ms. Catherine Whittall
Year 6 Teacher |
| Ms. Francesca Skelt
Year 1 Teacher |
Ms. Carol Elizabeth Mimnagh
Year 3 Teacher |
Year 4 |
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| Ms. Jayne Tant
Head of Year 4 |
Mr. Alex Walsh
Year 4 Teacher |
| Ms. Kirsti Saunders
Year 4 Teacher |
Mr. Jack Chapman
Year 3 Teacher |
Year 5 |
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| Mr. Robert Walsh
Head of Year 5 |
Mr. Martyn Stuart
Year 5 Teacher |
| Ms. Amy Wright
Year 5 Teacher |
Ms. Leah Quaite
Year 5 Teacher |
Year 6 |
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| Mr. Jonathan Hurley
Head of Year 6 |
Mrs. Emma Whitfield
Year 6 Teacher |
| Mr. Daniel Meadows
Year 6 Teacher and Science Coordinator |
Mr. Andrew Parris-Boyle
Year 6 Teacher |
| Ms. Stephanie Taylor
Year 3 Teacher ; BSKL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion |
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Sports |
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| Mr. Thomas Harron
Director of Sports |
Mr. Thomas Lewis
Head of PE Primary |
| Ms. Charlene Sackley
PE Teacher |
Ms. Kristina Beacroft
PE Teacher |
| Mr. Wilson Chai Wai Seng
Swimming Coach |
Mr. Yang Chong Teng
Swimming Coach |
| Ms. Kavitraa Paramaguru
Sports and Swim Coach – Whole School |
Ms. Heather Yap
Swimming Coach |
Music |
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| Ms. Rachael Elizabeth Howarth
Director of Music and Head of Secondary Music |
Ms. Charlotte Leng
Head of Primary Music |
| Ms. Ngan Sheau Wei
PIPs & SIPs Violin Teacher |
Mr. Yap Jian Ching
Instrumental Music Coordinator / PIPs & SIPs Cello Teacher |
| Ms. Jacqueline Yim
PIPs & SIPs Viola Teacher |
Ms. Judy Lee
PIPs & SIPs Teacher |
| Ms. Kahwoon Lee
Clarinet Specialist |
Ms. Jennifer Lim
Cello Teacher |
| Ms. Tan Sin Sim
Voice Teacher / Senior Choir Director |
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Drama |
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| Ms. Melfie Ngwenya
Drama Teacher |
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Secondary School
Secondary Leadership Team |
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| Dr. Bruce Geddes
Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic) & Head of Computer Science |
Ms Katie Humphrey
Deputy Head of Pastoral |
| Mr. Robert Alexander
Assistant Head of Secondary (Student Development & Community) |
Mr. Dean Horne
Assistant Head (Professional Practice) for Secondary |
| Dr Nicola Brown
Head of Secondary |
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Heads of Key stages and Year Groups |
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| Mr. Oliver Wilson
Head of Year 7 & Geography Teacher |
Mr. Martin Lowe
Head of Year 8 & PE Teacher |
| Ms. Su Lin Khoo
Head of Year 9 & Mandarin Teacher |
Mr. Ben Davey
Head of Year 10 & Maths Teacher |
| Ms. Amanda Tai Laragione
Head of Drama & Head of Year 11 |
Mr. Kyle Milliner
Head of Sixth Form & English Teacher |
Math |
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| Mr Dharmesh Chauhan
Head of Mathematics |
Mr Ben Davey
Mathematics Teacher & Head of Year 10 |
| Mr. Nelson Mitchell
Mathematics Teacher |
Ms. Olga Markina
Mathematics Teacher |
| Mr. Lloyd Marling
Maths Teacher |
Mr. Paul Hilder
Maths Teacher |
| Ms. Hannah Morris
Maths Teacher |
Mr. Alan Gothard
Maths Teacher |
English |
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| Ms. Ciara Gardener
English Teacher |
Ms. Katie Humphrey
Student Support and Pathways Coordinator & English Teacher |
| Mr. James Jones
Head of English & Media Studies Teacher |
Ms. Karolina Malinowska
Head of EAL / English Teacher |
| Ms. Sarah Blaylock
Secondary EAL/Curriculum Support |
Mr. Dan Green
English Teacher, EAL & Literacy Coordinator |
| Ms. Niamh Munday
English Teacher |
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Science |
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| Ms. Lucy Twinney
Head of Science |
Ms. Cassie Allday
Chemistry Teacher |
| Mr. Jason Walker
Head of Physics |
Ms. Emily Galloway
Physics Teacher |
| Mr. Florian L’Hostis
Physics Teacher & International Award (IA) Coordinator |
Dr. Sophie Ainsworth
Biology Teacher |
| Ms. Vanessa Rosario
Science Lab Technician |
Ms. Aina Hairi
Science Laboratory Technician |
| Ms. Emily De Aguiar
Chemistry Teacher |
Ms. Isha Wijewardana
Science Teacher and Head of KS3 Science |
| Ms. Victoria Russool
Biology Teacher |
Mr. Dean Bates
Psychology Teacher & EPQ Coordinator |
| Mr. Karl Lo
Chemistry Teacher |
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Languages |
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| Mr. Nicholas Bentley
Whole School Head of Languages |
Ms. Blandine Pouchard
Head of Modern Foreign Languages & French Teacher |
| Mr. Dean Horne
Assistant Head (Professional Practice) for Secondary |
Ms. Arswini Rajan
Bahasa Teacher |
| Ms. Claire Fong
Mandarin Teacher |
Ms. Chloe Goh
Mandarin Teacher |
| Ms. Su Lin Khoo
Mandarin Teacher and Head of Year 8 |
Ms. Ying Ying Tan
Head of Mandarin & Head of Vikings |
| Ms. Caroline Spratt
French/Spanish Teacher & BSKL Award Coordinator |
Mr. Keh Wei Sheng
Mandarin Teacher |
| Ms. Siti Sarah Binti Abdul Rashid
Bahasa Teacher |
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Humanities |
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| Ms. Charlotte Giles
Head of History & Nord Anglia Teaching Fellow for History |
Mr. Charlie Uddin
History Teacher |
| Mr. Charlie Watts
Geography Teacher |
Mr. Oliver Wilson
Head of Year 7 & Geography Teacher |
Drama |
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| Ms. Amanda Tai Laragione
Head of Drama & Head of Year 11 |
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Sports |
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| Mr. Thomas Harron
Director of Sports |
Mr. Joseph O’Connor
Head of Secondary PE |
| Mr. Martin Lowe
PE Teacher & Head of Year 8 |
Ms. Victoria Wright
PE Teacher |
| Ms. Kavitraa Paramaguru
Swimming Coach – Whole School |
Ms. Selina Murphy
Secondary Sport Coach / House Advisor |
Music |
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| Ms. Rachael Elizabeth Howarth
Director of Music and Head of Secondary Music |
Ms. Anna Moreton
Music Teacher |
Business and Economics |
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| Mr. Mark Tidball
Business Teacher |
Mr. Wasim Nawab
Economics Teacher |
Art & Graphics |
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| Ms. Kelly Newton
Head of Graphic Design |
Ms. Kelly Newton
Head of Graphic Design |
| Mr. Glen Johnston
Art Teacher |
Ms. Charlotte Nicod
Art & Graphic Design Teacher |
FAQs
1.What qualifications and experience do the leaders and teachers at BSKL possess?
- BSKL (British International School of Kuala Lumpur) leaders and teachers usually have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education or their fields. Many teachers have foreign qualifications for teaching and participate in ongoing professional development programs to improve their skills and stay updated with educational methods.
2. How does BSKL ensure the quality of teaching and leadership within the school?
- BSKL maintains its high standards through rigorous recruitment, continued professional development, and regular evaluations.
