Chinese Studies Programme (CSP) 汉学课程
This advanced programme is designed for an in-depth exploration of the Chinese language, culture, and history.
*Available at Sri KDU Schools, Kota Damansara and Sri KDU International School Klang.
If you are considering private school for your children’s education, we are thrilled to invite you to our Sekolah Sri KDU Open Day, on Saturday, 28th October from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and embark on a journey of educational excellence.
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Exclusive Offer: Register for the March 2024 intake during the Open Day and enjoy a 50% rebate* on the Registration Fee! (*Terms and conditions apply)
Please RSVP by calling 603 61453888 or email [email protected] to secure your spot. We are excited to welcome you and your family to our campus!
The programme employs a co-teaching model with one English-speaking class teacher and one Chinese-speaking co-teacher, offering an excellent opportunity for learners to master both English and Chinese through a Content and Language Integrated Learning approach. It enables our students to achieve true bilingual proficiency within the renowned British National Curriculum framework.
*Available at Sri KDU International School Subang Jaya and Sri KDU International School Klang.
At the Secondary level, KELAS KAFA MENENGAH (KKM) provides specialized support for students to excel in Pendidikan Islam within the KSSM syllabus. Our dedicated teachers offer comprehensive instruction and guidance, ensuring that students not only achieve academic success but also deepen their understanding of Islamic principles and values, preparing them to become responsible and ethical individuals in society.
Subjects Offered: Syariah (Laws), Tilawah (Recitation) & Tajwid (Phonetics)
Level: Senior 1 – 3
Gilles Mahe is the Group CEO of XCL Education. Gilles has worked in leadership roles across a multitude of sectors in Asia since 2000 and has spent ~20 years leading organizations and managing operations in Asia Pacific. He brings with him deep experience managing large service-oriented organizations, where he had the privilege of building diverse teams, working with passionate people, and nurturing a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Gilles has ~7 years of extensive experience working in the education sector. Gilles was the Thailand & Myanmar CEO of Laureate International Universities, the world’s leading higher education provider, where he built and expanded Laureate’s activities in Southeast Asia. As the CEO, Gilles was instrumental in expanding Laureate’s presence in new geographies, launching innovative offline and online programs, turning around universities, scaling existing universities, and expanding the reputation and credibility of the overall group in Southeast Asia. As a father of three, he is a firm believer in the transformative power of education and the significant roles that schools play in shaping the lives of students and preparing them for what comes next.
Prior to XCL Education, Gilles was the Asia Pacific CEO for OCS Group, the world’s largest family-owned facilities management services company. At OCS, he played a pivotal role in building out the leadership team, executing the commercial transformation of the business, and acquiring & integrating other facilities management businesses. He has also served as the Managing Director for Asia and Vice President for APAC of Sodexo Group, a Fortune Global 500 company that is the leading provider of Food and Facilities Management services.
Gilles holds dual Post-graduate degrees in Business & Finance and Philosophy from the University of Paris-La Sorbonne in France.
Marcel Van Miert is a Senior Advisor to TPG in Southeast Asia. Marcel has almost 3 decades of extensive experience working exclusively in the education sector.
Prior to TPG, Marcel served as the Executive Chairman of Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) for ~8 years. Prior to VAS, Marcel spent 4 years as the Group CEO of WCL Group, a PE-backed school chain now part of Nord Anglia, and 3 years as the Managing Director of the Schools Division at Nord Anglia.
Marcel has also served several other education companies in multiple capacities including Sommet Education (a network of hospitality schools), VUS (English Language Training Centers), EBS London (UK’s first private accredited Business School), INK Education, Sri KDU Schools, and Europreneur Consultants.
Marcel received a Bachelor’s in Arts from Regent’s University London and MBA from Henley Business School in the UK.
Anthony is the Chief Executive Officer of XCL Education Malaysia. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Christ Church, University of Oxford. After leaving Oxford, Anthony worked in the City of London in public, media and analyst relations. A passion for English Literature and life-long learning led him to being asked to work first as a teacher as part of the reforms at a school in Bolton and then to Trinity College, University of Cambridge to train as an English teacher in 2002.
He has worked at a number of schools in Cambridgeshire, England, including pastoral leadership and leading the internationally renowned English and media faculty across the Parkside Federation of academies in Cambridge. Anthony joined the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) in 2010 to support the improvement of Nene Park Academy, where he worked as Assistant Principal leading on the development of the sixth form, literacy, English as an additional language, special needs and latterly as the Vice Principal with responsibility for the curriculum, timetable and student achievement throughout the academy. In July 2014, Anthony was appointed as Principal of Stamford Welland Academy with the brief to deliver the ‘Stamford Free School’ vision. During his time here, the school secured its best examination results and Ofsted inspection judgment in its history. In September 2017, he became CMAT’s Executive Director of Education responsible for the quality assurance of all the academies and teacher professional development from initial teacher training to leadership succession planning and development.
In February 2019, Anthony joined GEMS as the Principal of GEMS International School Tropicana Metropark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Whilst completing a Masters with UCL Institute of Education, Anthony conducted research into and published on the teaching of literacy. He is a frequent conference speaker, presenting on school leadership and English teaching and editor of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ and ‘Twelfth Night’ in the Cambridge University Press Cambridge School Shakespeare series. Anthony believes in a whole education striving for academic excellence and great examination results, whist providing the experiences and building the character skills that student need to thrive in learning, work and life. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys travel, film, theatre, music, singing, running, and exercise.
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3 or 6 months
Sri KDU School, Kota Damansara
As an intern at our school, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and contribute to real projects within your designated department. You will work closely with a team of professionals who will provide mentorship and guidance throughout the internship period. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, explore your interests, and gain insights into the industry.
Reporting to Facilities Manager
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Maintenance Technician will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as reasonably requested and agreed with the Facilities Manager.
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Sri KDU National School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding Biology Teacher (Secondary) to join our talented, energetic and friendly Secondary team from August 2023 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
Sri KDU National School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding English Teacher (Secondary) to join our talented, energetic and friendly Secondary team from February 2024 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
Sri KDU National School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding Mandarin Teacher (Primary) to join our talented, energetic and friendly Primary team from July 2023 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
Sri KDU National School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding English and Art Teacher (Primary) to join our talented, energetic and friendly Primary team from August 2023 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
Sri KDU National School Kota Damansara is looking to appoint an outstanding English and Art Teacher (Primary) to join our talented, energetic and friendly Primary team from August 2023 to develop and encourage the next generation of leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.