EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME

Welcome From Sri KDU Schools

I am, and always will be, a teacher. It is what I trained to do and what I love doing. This is the start of my 29th year in the profession and one I am looking forward to immensely in my role as the Executive Principal for the Sri KDU Schools.

Our schools have established themselves as centres of excellence in so many different ways. Yet, schools are not about buildings and facilities, they are about people. Our academic results are testament to the hard work of our students, the expert guidance of their highly qualified teachers and the informed support of their families. We believe that all our students’ families are part of our school family and that the responsibility of raising children is one that benefits from being shared. We encourage parents to be involved in their child’s learning and we provide them with weekly updates and information sessions, to provide the necessary support and reassurance.

The staff have a passion for learning, commitment and professionalism to ensure that students not just succeed, but excel. Our continued heartfelt care for students, parents and staff; and desire to see our schools become the best educational centres in Malaysia, are central to our belief in developing well rounded students.

We are proud to be a diverse and international community following a British-style curriculum offering a learning experience which celebrates all our cultures, whilst working toward internationally accepted and accredited UK-standard qualifications. We are immensely proud to have been awarded the Gold Award for the International School Quality Mark (ISQM). We achieved the highest level of the award: given to the school by the Education Development Trust who confer this prestigious award to international schools in the UK and around the world. We were the first international school in Malaysia to receive the gold accolade. We are also proud to be members of the Association of International Malaysian Schools (AIMS), BMCC (British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce) and Cambridge Assessment for curriculum and examinations, because they confirm our standards meet the excellence that these organisations represent and demand and provide our students, their families and our staff with opportunities beyond the school campus.

I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our schools.

DUNCAN GRICE,
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL
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  • Germaine Thai,

    Strategy & Operations Manager at Grab Malaysia

    Growing up in Sri KDU Secondary School has given me a multitude of skills and plenty of opportunities. Having spent years in an institution that has always pushed for holistic education, focusing on supplementing academics with co-curricular activities has pushed students like me to step out of their comfort zone to really deep dive into our own individual strengths and weaknesses. The many activities and events held in school like Paramount Championships or Performance & Awards Nights have truly supported me to build confidence and step outside of my comfort zone. I am also grateful that beyond the SPM syllabus I had in 2009, I also get to widen my horizons with compulsory classes for Mandarin and ICT which have proven useful today in my career. I believe this has greatly impacted my way of working now, especially in my industry and line of work.

  • Chong Hong Li

    National Foil Fencer National Foil Fencer

    Everyone needs a sport, and it’s important to balance academics with extracurricular activity. Physical activities help fill your time, as well as express yourself while having fun. I picked fencing as an after school activity because it’s both physically and mentally challenging. Secondary school is a time to get out there and explore as many opportunities, and even to take up some leadership roles, for exposure and self-development. Joining more competitions is a great way to grow, and you can do that while still in school, because your teachers and friends will help you.

  • Wan Arif Iskandar

    Artist with Universal Music Malaysia

    I’ve been performing since I was young, being involved in the arts from primary school. There were so many events to take part in, like band competitions, chess, critical thinking, acting and more in school. And it paved the way for me, as well as my fellow Insomniacks band mate Gavin (a fellow Sri KDU alumnus who is now on hiatus from Insomniacks) to stand among leading performers in our field. I remember being part of the talent competition committee, where I had a chance to lead and help organise the event; which allowed me to develop skills plus leadership qualities. But most of all, it’s the people that I cherish the most, from friends to educators like Mr Zack, our musical director at the time—who have all impacted me in many ways.

  • Morgan Nathan,

    Product Strategy Associate at LinkedIn

    The whole approach of supplementing and incorporating performing arts in the syllabus has introduced a more holistic approach to education and I was glad to be given that experience growing up in Sri KDU Schools. Back then, we had events such as annual musicals and stage performances, and I was also involved in many sports activities, all of which have truly helped me build confidence and helped shape me into being the person I am today – resilient, disciplined, confident. When I took on the role as Student Council President, I learned a lot from my peers and lecturers – I organised multiple events, and spearheaded an anonymous feedback system for students, among the many contributions.Remember that, all it takes for one to strive or move forward in life is to step out of your comfort zone.

  • Zheng Xi Yong,

    Professional actor

    I have always felt that passion is one of the most important drivers, especially in young people, and Sri KDU was great in promoting mine, especially in performing arts — they have always practiced a culture of supporting and nurturing the performing arts. The breadth of activities and competitions, in addition to the way talent is supported and celebrated by the school and its student body provided me the opportunity and confidence to develop my craft, and importantly, have an amazing time while doing it. There are few careers that involve consistently applying/auditioning for jobs and getting rejected. Truly, the hustle never stops. What’s important is being brave and creating your own path.

  • Nicholas Ou,

    CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF LOOP FOODS

    I have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur and my experience in Sri KDU has taught me to dream bigger. Growing up, my biggest personal challenge was punctuality and discipline, and I took a lot of matters lightly. But school allowed me to reflect and improve and that assisted me a lot with my first entrepreneurial venture. I always believed in the holistic education and safe space that Sri KDU had provided my peers and me, along with the opportunity to try new things. There are so many things that a student can do to push themselves or create new opportunities for their future, and I was blessed with teachers like Mr. Asokan and Mr. Saravanan who have both helped me a lot on a personal level by teaching and providing advice that continued to push me to do better.

  • Dato Kamal Khalid, Parent of Maryam Kamal

    Sekolah Sri KDU emphasises on producing students that are multifaceted. It’s not just an academic school but it allows students to develop different parts of their personality and skills sets that make them a more well-rounded individual.

    Sri KDU allows students to discover themselves. Because of the number of opportunities Sri KDU gives students, it encourages students to try different skill sets. We are very happy Maryam has been given these opportunities and has become a more complete person. Sekolah Sri Sri KDU has opened a lot of doors for her.

  • GOVERNOR

    Brian Geoffrey Rogove

    QUALIFICATION
    • BS – Northern Illinois University – Economics
    • MBA – University of Chicago Booth School of Business – Finance

    Experienced CEO with a demonstrated track record of creating shareholder value in the education management industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions.

  • GOVERNOR

    Datuk Ganendran Sarvananthan

    QUALIFICATION
    • BSc Hons – University of Warwick – Economics

    En. Wan Hafiz Hamzah Bin Wan Hussien is a Senior Advisor to TPG Capital. He started his career with CIMB Investment Bank in 2004 where he experienced roles in the Group CEO’s Office, Investment Banking and a stint in Indonesia with CIMB Niaga. He subsequently joined Khazanah Nasional’s strategy team in 2016 where he worked on projects involving Khazanah’s investment portfolio and overall corporate strategy.

    En. Wan Hafiz Hamzah holds a degree in Economics from the University of Warwick.

  • GOVERNOR

    Datuk Ganendran Sarvananthan

    QUALIFICATION
    • LLB – University College London

    Datuk Ganendran Sarvananthan, is a Managing Partner at TPG Capital Asia and its Head of South East Asia. A distinguished scholar, he was an ASEAN Scholar, a Sultan Azlan Shah Scholar; and a recipient of the British Chevening Scholarship.

    A law graduate of University College London (UCL), he was the Head of Investments at Khazanah Nasional for a decade before he joined TPG in 2014. More importantly, Datuk Ganen has played a key role in TPG Capital Asia’s investment in Vietnam Australian International School (VAS) which is one of the fastest growing school groups in Vietnam.

  • GOVERNOR

    Dominic John Picone

    QUALIFICATION
    • BH-COM – University of Melbourne – Finance
    • LLB – University of Melbourne

    Mr Dominic John Picone is a Partner and Managing Director at TPG, based in Singapore. He has lived and worked in Asia since joining the firm in 2005 and, in that time, has been engaged with investments throughout the Asia Pacific region that represent more than $1.5b of committed equity capital.

    His involvement with current and past TPG portfolio companies includes Apollo Towers, Vietnam Australia International School (VAS), Myanmar Distillery Company / Grand Royal Group, PropertyGuru, 8990 (Deca Homes), BFI Finance, Masan Group, Fairmont Raffles Hotels, Bank BTPN, United Test & Assembly Center (UTAC), and CIMB.

    Prior to TPG, Mr Picone worked in the Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse First Boston in Melbourne, primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand.

  • CHAIRMAN

    Y.A.M. Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz

    QUALIFICATION
    • BA Hons – University of Cambridge – History and Social & Political Sciences
    • MPA – John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University – Public Administration
    • EMBA – Tsinghua University

    Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz, a graduate of both the University of Cambridge and Harvard University, is Chairman of Marlborough College, Malaysia; founding trustee and Chairman of Teach for Malaysia; and Pro-Chancellor at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.

    In 2013, he was recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Previously, he worked at both McKinsey & Company and Khazanah Nasional Berhad, and he currently holds other board and advisory roles at several corporations and non-profit entities including TPG Capital Asia.

  • Wong Ei Mee, Parent of Spring Saw Ker Li & Summer Saw Ker Hui

    I chose Sekolah Sri KDU for its peaceful environment, secure campus and all-around education that is top-notch. Later, I discovered that there was so much more the school offers. Every day my child looks forward to going to school because she finds the activities and classes to be so fascinating, exciting and enriching. Every day, she goes through a variety of experiences, where she is surrounded by a welcoming leadership team, thoughtful teachers and fun-loving supportive peers.

    In addition to the strong academic provision, I commend the school for providing her the pathway to participate in well-organized and well-established extracurricular activities that have given her the opportunity to grow individually and improve her leadership skills. She has participated in numerous stage productions and performing arts, where she has had a platform to shine. Her ability to learn and develop her enthusiasm and talents has given me the impression that this school’s greatest asset is her.

    I want to express my sincere gratitude to Sri KDU Primary School’s excellent administration, teachers and staff for their dedication. Both my daughters, Summer Saw who started her Primary 1 journey with the school in 2013, and Spring Saw who followed suit in 2020 have grown so much throughout their time with the school. I have no doubt that the school could nurture and mentor another child to become a successful adult, so I wouldn’t think twice about sending another one to the school!

  • Mr. Lim, Father of Cindy Lim

    We are glad that we have made a right decision to send Cindy to Sri KDU Klang. Since joining, I can see my daughter’s improvement in all aspects, in term of studies and/or extra-curricular activities. A big thank you to the principal, teachers, and administrative staff in Sri KDU Klang as they have been very supportive and considerate. Besides, the environment and facilities are fantastic here where students enjoy going to school every day.

  • Mr. Terrance Tay,
    Father of Joshua Tay

    I could see a lot of planning and effort had been put into the construction of the school. The respresentatives I had met, together with Ms April were very helpful and there was a genuine sense of dedication to the profession of teaching.

  • May Yap, Parent of Ethan Chua

    My son loves Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya.

    He enjoys good quality teachers who build his self-confidence and motivation.

    He is immersed in daily exchange of best practices with his fellow classmates. His learning is not confined to the classroom as lessons include physical education where various types of sports are available.

    Above all, his friends and classmates here are able to collaborate positively to bring out the best in one another.

    We cannot possibly itemise every single reason he loves it here but this school is now his second home – and that is saying a lot!”

  • Michii Teo, Parent of Hazel Wong

    We visited numerous international schools in Klang-Valley and Sri KDU Subang Jaya was not even on our list. Reason being it is way out of our travelling radius. However, we are glad we made the visit to the school before our final call, and it was the best decision ever! It was a huge transition period for us during the first 2 weeks into school, but the school’s team (Teachers, Administrative and Parent’s Teacher Association) made us feel right at home. We were given clear guidance and was kept well informed on the happenings in the school. My daughter blended into the community quite well with the care provided by the Homeroom teacher. All the teachers here are the kindest, as she told me. She looks forward to going to school and has become more disciplined in terms on knowing what tasks she needs to complete daily. She has gained so much confidence during this short period of time and was given the encouragement to explore and develop her abilities here. She was just selected as the new Primary House Captain for Year 6 AY2022/2023.

    Every parent want to find the ‘perfect’ school for their child and are afraid of making the wrong decision. For us, as long she is safe and happy, we believe, she will eventually find the way to her own success.

  • Hannah Ho, Parent of Sofia and Sulaiman

    We were hunting for a British international school in Malaysia that embraces neuro-diversity for “third culture family” and Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya was our best fit.

    We are blessed to have 2 happy and active children enrolled here since 2019. They are confident learners with growth mindsets, self-assured and given ample academic and co-curricular opportunities to build their life-skills and practice leadership skills while forming their personalities in a safe environment.

    The continuous support from Senior Leadership Team members, teachers, specialist teachers, teaching assistants, counsellors and support staff are contributing success factors to our “home-child-school” partnership.

    We continue to look forward to various best possible positive outcomes for our 2 “precious not-so-little ones” in the next few years.