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BXCL Penang International School Campus & Facilities

BXCL Penang International School facilities are first-rate, including two football fields, a fully equipped multi-purpose hall, a primary sports hall, two swimming pools, specialist classrooms including science labs, a dance studio, a black box theatre and various shared learning spaces – indoors and outdoors.

At BXCL, we believe in a well-rounded education. That's why we offer a wide range of enrichment activities including sports, performing arts, culture, science and technology. Your child will not only benefit from a stimulating and supportive learning environment, but they will also have the opportunity to choose and pursue numerous after school activities (extracurricular), ranging from chess to fencing.

A child participates in swimming lessons during after-school activities at BXCL Penang

Our Learning Spaces & Facilities

Our facilities at BXCL Penang International School are excellent and inspirational. Superb facilities support the total learning experience, which includes air-conditioned classrooms, art rooms, black box theatre/drama room, dance studio, design technology workshop, ICT/digital learning spaces, libraries, music rooms, science laboratories, sports halls and outdoor sporting facilities - basketball courts, futsal court, netball court, soccer pitch, swimming pool and learner pool.

In addition, a counselling room, health clinic and prayer room are available. A well-connected (fully Wi-Fi enabled) environment is provided. All classrooms are well resourced and have LED screens/interactive whiteboards and ICT systems to help provide the visual stimulus that assists students in learning. The school has both shared and individual indoor and outdoor learning spaces that are accessible to all students.

Theatre/Drama Room

Theatre / Drama Room

Dance Studio &
Music Room

Dance Studio & Music Room

Design Technology Workshop

Design Technology Workshop

ICT / Digital Learning Spaces

ICT / Digital Learning Spaces

Libraries

Libraries

Science Laboratories

Science Laboratories

Basketball Courts

Basketball Courts

Futsal Court

Futsal Court

Netball Court

Netball Court

Soccer Pitch

Soccer Pitch

Swimming Pool & Learner Pool

Swimming Pool & Learner Pool

Health Clinic & Counselling Room

Health Clinic & Counselling Room

Visit Us Now

We invite you to visit BXCL campus, conveniently located in Simpang Ampat, Penang, to see our wide range of student-focused activities and facilities for yourself. We would be more than happy to host your visit and give you a free school tour.

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


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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