LEADERSHIP
“Leading by Example”
The Management
Dr. Wong Siew Chin
Principal
Ph.D in Management and Education Policy (University of Malaya)
Master in Business Administration (Monash University)
Master in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation (University of Malaya)
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry (University of Malaya)
The Principal of Sri Bestari International School, the leading international school KL, Dr. Wong Siew Chin holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Chemistry (2002), a Master of Science in Chemistry (2006) and a Doctorate in
Management and Education Policy (2013) from University of Malaya before obtaining her second Master’s
degree in Business Administration (2017) from Monash University.
Dr. Wong has more than 15 years of work experience in the private education industry. Prior to joining Lang Education Sdn. Bhd, Dr. Wong was with Cempaka International School where she helmed various academic and management positions over the past 14 years, from an A-Level teacher to becoming the Head of A-Level (Cambridge International Examinations) and later as a Principal in Cempaka Schools (National and International Schools), Cheras campus.
Dr. Wong believes that children should be reminded to remain true to themselves and be intentional in building their own identity—to know their calling in life, to learn how to do it well and to create value in the world. A mother of two and still a teacher at heart, she considers it a privilege that her students and children define her identity.
“The greatest test in life is LIFE itself, therefore your greatest competitor is the person you were yesterday.” – Dr. Wong Siew Chin
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Ms. Komal Khorana
Deputy Principal (Academic)
Master in Education, School Leadership (Open University Melaya) (ongoing)
Bachelor in Education TESL (Hons) (Management and Science University)
Diploma in Social Science Counselling (College Tunku Abdul Rahman)
Ms Komal Khorana started her teaching career in 2008 after completing a B.Ed. (Hons) TESL. She initially worked as a Key Stage 2 class teacher, taking responsibility for pastoral care. She was appointed as the Vice Principal in 2013. During her tenure at her previous school, she created an atmosphere to students for multifaceted development, where children are encouraged to channelize their potential in the pursuit of excellence.
Bachelor in Education TESL (Hons) (Management and Science University)
Diploma in Social Science Counselling (College Tunku Abdul Rahman)
Ms Komal Khorana started her teaching career in 2008 after completing a B.Ed. (Hons) TESL. She initially worked as a Key Stage 2 class teacher, taking responsibility for pastoral care. She was appointed as the Vice Principal in 2013. During her tenure at her previous school, she created an atmosphere to students for multifaceted development, where children are encouraged to channelize their potential in the pursuit of excellence.
As the Head of Primary School in SBIS, her role is to inspire and motivate the Primary staff and children to achieve the highest educational standards. In our curriculum, the student is the primary focus and each child is involved in the learning process. She leads and manages all aspects of the daily routines and running of the Primary school. As an experienced educator for more than 12 years, she is passionate about providing an environment which ensures that all children have an opportunity to discover their interests, develop their skills and become the best possible versions of themselves.
“Teamwork is the hallmark of Sri Bestari International School. I am very sure through collaborative effort we can achieve more to benefit our students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.”
“Teamwork is the hallmark of Sri Bestari International School. I am very sure through collaborative effort we can achieve more to benefit our students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.”
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Dr. Leong Koon Wah
Deputy Principal (Co-curriculum& Special programmes)
Ph.D in Education (Asia e University)
Master in Business Administration (UKM)
Bachelor in Engineering (Hons) (University of Nottingham)Dr. Leong Koon Wah started his teaching career in 2005 after completing a B.Eng (Hons) in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Nottingham, UK and Master of
Business Administration (M.B.A) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia. In 2019,
he obtained Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education at Asia E University, Malaysia.
Dr. Leong initially worked as an Upper Secondary Mathematics teacher, taking responsibility for teaching exam year students to achieve good Mathematics result. In 2016, he was promoted as Head of Mathematics Department and taking up the role of Principal in 2017.Dr. Leong joined SBIS in 2019 as Head of Secondary with responsibility for academic matters and student achievement in secondary school.
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Board of Governors
Professor Dr. Kamila Ghazali
Associate Vice-Chancellor
(International)
University of Malaya
Dato Dr. Sharifah Maimunah Syed Zin
Consultant STEM Education
Unit International Science
Technology & Innovative
Centre for South-South
Cooperation under the
Auspicious of UNESCO (ISTIC)
Former Director of
Curriculum Development, MoE
Mr. Leo ChanHon Wenga
Company Secretary
Datin Roslina Abdul Manap
Former Head of Accounts
of Sekolah Sri Bestari
Mr. James Wong Chee Chin
Lawyer at Jeff Leong, Poon
and Wong Associates
Dato Dr. Sharifah Maimunah Syed Zin
Consultant STEM Education
Unit International Science
Technology & Innovative
Centre for South-South
Cooperation under the
Auspicious of UNESCO (ISTIC)
Former Director of
Curriculum Development, MoE
Professor Dr. Kamila Ghazali
Associate Vice-Chancellor
(International)
University of Malaya
Mr. Leo ChanHon Wenga
Company Secretary
Datin Roslina Abdul Manap
Former Head of Accounts
of Sekolah Sri Bestari
Mr. James Wong Chee Chin
Lawyer at Jeff Leong, Poon
and Wong Associates
Administrative and Academic Team
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
| Ms. Gabbie Ngoh Ven Nee Head of Performing Arts Bachelor of Performing Arts, University of Malaya | Ms. Buniel Mary Jane Head of Professional Development and Curriculum Master of Art in Education, Sheffield Hallam University Bachelor in Elementary Education, Bulacan State University Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, University of Cambridge |
EARLY YEARS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
| Ms. Naomi A/P Nagaratnam Master of Education (Educational Psychology), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Bachelor of Education (The Teaching of English as a Second Language), Universiti Putra Malaysia Ms. Nicole Mah Kar Hui Bachelor of English (Honours), Unitar International University Ms Loh Mei Ling Master in Education Management (University of Malaya) Ms Archanna Harapalasingam Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Mathematics Ms. Shermaine Tham Foong Mei Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, Liverpool John Moores University Ms. Pavitra Devi A/P Bala Subramaniam Bachelor of Education (Hons) Teaching English as Second Language, Universiti Industri Selangor Ms. Tan Huei Yin Bachelor of Arts in Music, University of the Ozarks, USA Ms. Muthu Susheela Master in Business Administration, Indira Gandhi National Open University Bachelor of Education in Electronics and Communication Ms Agalyaa Thevi A/P Varathan Bachelor of Arts in Education (Honours), Roehampton University Ms Choo Hooi Zhong BA(Hons) in Drawing and Print, University of the West of England Mr. Pardip Singh A/L Dalip Singh Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Ms. Yogeswari A/P Rajoo @ Raju Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), Open University Malaysia | Mr. Ahmad Muhammad Bin Mohamed Kamal Bachelor of Fine Art, University Teknologi Mara Ms Sriranjanishoba A/P Raman Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Honours), University of Wales Ms. Voo Zat Ting Bachelor of Education (Hons), Taylor’s University Cik Nor Hafizah Binti Addnan Bachelor of Engineering in Biochemical-Biotechnology (Honours), International Islamic University Malaysia Ms. Sharmila A/P Chellappan Menon Bachelor of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Dunedin, New Zealand Ms. Kavilasini A/P Selvaraju Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Teaching English as Second Language, University Tunku Abdul Rahman Mr. Tee Wee Haur Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies, University Tunku Abdul Rahman Ms. Renuka A/P Kuppusamy Bachelor of Education (HONS), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Ms. Thrinnya A/P Silvakumar Bachelor of Arts in Education, Roehampton University Ms. Anitha Thevie A/P K. Supramaniam Master in Psychology, University of Hertfordshire Bachelor of Psychology, HELP University College Ms. Divya A/P Prembaj Postgraduate Diploma in Education (International Baccalaureate), Fairview University College Bachelor of Mass Communication in Communication, Technology and Policy, Murdoch University Ms. Alicia Hong Wen Mei BA (Hons) Childhood Studies, University College Birmingham Mr. Danish Bin Jifren Bachelor of Music Performance (Honours), University Teknologi MARA |
SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
| Ms. Selva Jothy A/P Gunasaigaran Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering, Malaysia University of Science and Technology Ms. Christie Kong Pui Ching Master of Philosophy in Molecular Cancer Biology, The University of Hong Kong Master of Science in Bioengineering, National University of Singapore Ms. Chee Kai Ling Master of Education, University Kebangsaan Malaysia Ms. Soo Wan Yong The Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as Second Language, National Taiwan Normal University Ms. Sheetal Kunduvaravalappil Ashokan Master of Arts in English Language and Literature, University of Calicut Pn. Che Azlin Binti Alwi Bachelor of Education (Hons) Early Childhood Education, Asia e University Ms. Cheryl Soh Zhixin Bachelor of Education (Honours) - TESL, Management and Science University Mr. Alexander Ray A/L Rayiappan Master of Philosophy (Biosciences), University Teknologi Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology), University Teknologi Malaysia Ms. Hwa Li Li Master of Mathematics Education with Technology, University of Malaya | Ms Choo Hooi Zhong BA(Hons) in Drawing and Print, University of the West of England Ms. Phan Li Ting Degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry, University of Malaya Mr. Ahmad Muhammad Bin Mohamed Kamal Bachelor of Fine Art, University Teknologi Mara Mr. Eric Choong Ee Jin Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Monash University Mr. Danish Bin Jifren Bachelor of Science (Cognitive Science) with Honours, University Malaysia Sarawak Bachelor of Music Performance (Honours), University Teknologi MARA Pn. Nir Mala Bte Riduan Master of Science (Extension Education), University Putra Malaysia Bachelor of Education (Teaching Malay as First Language), University Putra Malaysia Mr. Frederick Tan Kai Pin Master of Business Administration, Victoria University Bachelor of Science, Staffordshire University Ms. Subashtina A/P Thomas Master of Corporate Communication, Universiti Putra Malaysia Degree of Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti of Malaya Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, University of Cambridge |
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
| Ms. Leow Pek Yee - HR & Admin Manager Ms. Tricia Ong - Finance & Accounts Manager Mr. Syafiq - IT Manager Ms. Janice Phua - Assistant Manager, Admission and Marketing Department Mr. Michael Ng - Assistant Manager, Procurement and Admin Ms. Yee Tsuey Yng - Accounts Executive Ms. Lee Yi Jing - Accounts Executive Ms. Umi Zatul Aini - Accounts Executive | Ms. Claire Tan - Marketing Executive Mr. Mohammad Azizan Mohd Salleh - Graphic Designer Ms. Amuthini Selveuraju - Examination Officer Ms. Chong Set Moi Yen - Admin and HR Assistant Ms. Choo Mei Ling - General Admin Mr. Baharuddin - Maintenance Mr. Norazliy Bin Erpan - Maintenance |
