Our staff.

Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Mr Matthew Brown

Headmaster

Matthew Brown was educated in the UK. He attended university in Wales, having become fluent in Welsh and went on to teach the subject that has become his lifelong passion – Physics. Matthew has extensive experience of academic and pastoral leadership having been Head of Department and Head of a large and very successful Sixth Form before eventually becoming Headteacher. Prior to leaving Wales to move to Malaysia Matthew was Head of Learning Services for the entire region. He led the establishment of the first all through school (ages 3-18) and managed over 40 Primary and Secondary schools. Matthew missed interacting with students thus he opted to return to a school based position. As Headmaster of Epsom College in Malaysia, Matthew is committed to ensuring consistently excellent standards both in terms of academic outcomes, pastoral care and wider curriculum provision.

Mr Lim Boon Soon

Bursar

Boon Soon has more than thirty years’ experience in leadership positions in the field of finance and operations, business planning and strategy. He was appointed the CEO of ECM Libra Investment Bank Berhad in June 2011 until it was sold to Kenanga Group in 2013. Prior to that, he was the Group MD/CEO of Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad and he previously served as COO of Landmarks Berhad. Earlier in his career, he was attached with Price Waterhouse both in Singapore and Hong Kong. Thereafter, he joined the Hong Leong Group in Malaysia and served as Group Financial Controller in HLG Capital Bhd, Hong Leong Credit Bhd and Hong Leong Bank Bhd.

Boon Soon graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accountancy and Finance. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Mrs Kate Carden-Brown

Director of Admissions and Head of Higher Education

Kate has over 25 years experience of supporting students with making applications to university. Prior to moving to Malaysia to join Epsom, Kate led a large and successful Sixth Form with over 350 students that grew to be the leading state school for Oxbridge success in Wales. She is a strong advocate of building students’ confidence and ability to engage with challenges beyond the classroom and has worked hard to establish a vibrant super curricular programme. Under her leadership her previous school debate team were crowned Welsh Schools Debating Champions and made it to the British finals. At Epsom she has continued this work for example by encouraging and supporting students in setting up and leading debate teams and academic societies that enable them to broaden their knowledge while developing their interpersonal skills.

Ms Wendy Jones

Deputy Headteacher – Academic

Prior to joining Epsom Wendy Jones worked for many years leading the Sixth Form at KTJ. Wendy works closely with our Headmaster, Mr Brown, to continue to build on the academic success of our school and continue to improve standards of teaching and learning across all departments. Wendy is recognised as an excellent teacher and enjoys very positive working relationships with staff and her students. She has a proven track record of successful academic leadership and of contributing to strategic direction.

Mr Ian Squires

Deputy Head Pastoral

Mr Ian Squires joined us in 2014 from Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok and leads the pastoral care at Epsom. Ian has many years of experience as à highly successful Housemaster and Assistant Headteacher. He builds very strong working relationships with his students and leads by example. He has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and is a member of our Learning Support Department. Ian is a very keen sportsman and enjoys running in particular – indeed he is often to be seen racing students around our beautiful campus and is key to the success of many of our sporting events. In addition Ian enjoys boxing and playing the guitar.

Mrs Alice Stokes

Head of Prep School, Year 4 Teacher

Mrs Alice Stokes graduated from The University of Kent in Canterbury with a BA in Drama and the Theatrical Arts. Her Post Graduate Certificate of Education was awarded by Brunel University in West London and her MA in Education was completed at The University of Bath. She also has a Diploma in Public Relations and two qualifications to teach Dance. Alice began her teaching career in the London Borough of Ealing before moving to Notting Hill Preparatory School, in which she performed the role of Head of House. Following this Alice moved into International Education as a Grade 4, then Grade 1 teacher before becoming Curriculum Coordinator at The International School of Dusseldorf, Germany. Before her final move to Epsom College in Malaysia, Alice taught at a Dutch International School in The Hague, The Netherlands, where she delivered and directed Dance and Drama lessons and performances alongside general teaching.

Dr Simon Cooke

Assistant Headteacher, Teacher of History and Politics

Prior to joining Epsom Dr Simon Cooke worked at KYUEM where he successfully led the History department and was Head of the Humanities Faculty. He has a proven track record as an outstanding teacher whose pupils have enjoyed consistent Oxbridge success. He contributes greatly to the holistic development of students through enrichment activities such as MUN and academic societies. At Epsom Simon continues to inspire students through his excellent teaching but is also a member of our leadership team where he contributes to the strategic direction of Epsom and its quality assurance procedures.

Mr Phil Pedro

Head of Economics/Business Studies, Head of MFL, Head of EPQ & Assistant Headteacher

Mr Pedro oversees the academic progress of students at Epsom from Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5. He monitors their progress and works closely with Mrs Wendy Jones, our Deputy Head Academic, to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly and that these interventions are effective. Mr Pedro is also responsible for the EPQ and leads the work of the Business and Economics Departments. Mr Pedro has extensive experience as an educator having taught MFL and Business in Austria, Japan and in the UK where he obtained his PGCE. During his two Bachelor degrees in French and Spanish universities, Phil specialised in Literature and Linguistics, and Business Management and Accounting. His Master’s degrees in Literature, Languages and Business are from universities in France and Germany. Phil is a keen sportsman and an avid cyclist.

Houses.

Mr James Armstrong

Year 6 Teacher, Carr Housemaster

James plays a key role in preparing our students for the transition to our senior school in his role as Year 6 teacher. Prior to joining Epsom, James worked as Head of English at Dedworth School in Berkshire. James is an excellent role model for our students and builds very strong pupil teacher relationships. As Head of Carr House he sets high expectations of the boys in his house not just in terms of academics but also in terms of their personal development and conduct. James’s good humour, positive attitude and approachable nature make him very popular amongst our pupils. He is a keen sportsman and is often to be seen on the badminton court. He is a keen football fan.

Mr Dien Wooler

Year 6 Teacher, Teacher of Physical Education, Carr Assistant Housemaster

Prior to joining Epsom, Dien worked for many years at NLCS Jeju where he was Head of Junior PE and Sports. Dien is an excellent teacher whose lessons are engaging and impactful. Dien has always had a passion for PE and Sport and it was the lesson he most looked forward to when he was at school. He says that he clearly remembers the excitement he got when it was time for sport and he wants his students to feel the same anticipation that he had. His greatest strength is really getting to know each child which helps him form bonds with not only the students but also their parents. Dien has selected, trained and led numerous school sports teams on trips overseas such as the FOBISIA Games and he values watching students achieve their goals whether on the sports field or in the pool.

Mr Mohammed Aden

Head of Biology, Granville Assistant Housemaster

Mohammed Aden joined Epsom in 2014 from Plashet School in London where he was the Deputy Head of Science for 5 years. Mohammed leads our Biology Department and students admire his extensive subject knowledge and love of his subject. Mohammed believes that every child should get an outstanding education that helps them unlock and realise their potential so they become responsible and successful global citizens. Mohammed enjoys reading, travelling, learning about new cultures and running extracurricular clubs and activities where he is able to share his knowledge with students beyond the curriculum.

Mr Ian Schoeman

Head of Performing Arts, Propert Housemaster

Mr Schoemann takes a very innovative and forward thinking approach to learning. For example, our performing Arts Department has continued to thrive despite online learning thanks to initiatives such as the Epsom Eisteddfod and Epsom Edge online. Ian is extremely professional and leads his faculty by example. As Head of Propert House he sets the highest standards both academically and pastorally. Ian joined Epsom from Taylor’s International School in Puchong, where he was Head of Performing Arts. Ian has overseen a number of recent school productions, including Footloose, Hairspray and Peter Pan. Ian was previously a Head of Department in South Africa and, as a teacher, also experienced an exchange year at the prestigious King’s College in Taunton (UK).

Mr Rupert Whitty

Head of EAL, Propert Assistant Housemaster

Mr Rupert Whitty joined Epsom in 2017 from Dubai, where he taught EAL at an international school for three years. Prior to that he spent two years working at a university language centre in the UK, and six years at an international school in Bangkok. He believes that the best EAL support can only be achieved by knowing a child’s interests and their previous cultural and educational background. Epsom’s EAL Department has enjoyed significant success under Rupert’s leadership with EAL students progressing to achieve offers from some of the most prestigious universities globally. As Assistant Housemaster of Propert Rupert works closely with the boys in his House to ensure their personal development and highest standards of care.

Ms Denu Sankey

Teacher of Science & SEN Coordinator, Crawfurd Housemistress

Denu’s work permeates many areas of our school community. As a Chemistry specialist Denu is integral to the success of our science department. She has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and leads our Learning Support Centre where she enables students to overcome challenges relating to their learning by taking a very individualised approach. Every child will have a bespoke programme to suit their individual needs. As Head of Crawfurd House, Denu supports her girls both academically and pastorally ensuring the highest standards of care. Prior to joining Epsom, Denu taught in the UK (Coopers’ Company & Coborn School) and at Garden International School (KL) and is heavily involved in charity fundraising events such as the RNLI and Oxfam.

Ms Shanthi Pillay

Teacher of Business, Economics and Mathematics, Crawfurd Assistant Housemistress

Shanthi has a proven track record of enabling students to achieve academic success. Her students regularly achieve excellent grades. Shanthi has worked as an examiner for many years and knows the syllabus that she delivers inside out hence she is able to ensure that her students understand the core essentials of the subject. Shanthi has led successful departments and been part of the leadership team in previous roles. She believes passionately in ensuring that students feel happy and safe at school, ensuring the highest levels of pastoral care for all our students at Epsom.

Ms Kate Orpwood

Teacher of English, Rosebery Housemistress

Kate’s teaching philosophy is that of Goethe: ‘if we treat people as they could be, we will help them become what they ought to be’. This is how we nurture ‘individuals who are unafraid to forge their own paths’. This resonates with Epsom’s belief that ‘education is the greatest tool we have to change the world’. Kate believes that academic mastery matters, and it must start with us as teachers. Kate has a First Class BA (Hons) in English and American Literature and Master’s Distinction in Commonwealth and Postcolonial Literatures; her portfolio for her PGCE course graded all twenty of her observed lessons as 1s with ‘outstanding’ subject knowledge. Kate’s students have, unsurprisingly, enjoyed Oxbridge and Ivy League success and her passion and enthusiasm for learning shine through. In addition to her academic work, Kate has worked for many years as an Assistant Housemistress and ensures the highest standards of care for her girls.

Mrs Masako Takamiya

Japanese Liaison Officer, Rosebery Assistant Housemistress

Mrs Takamiya is our Assistant Housemistress of Rosebery House where she builds very strong and positive relationships with her students. She is also integral to the strong links that we are able to build with our Japanese families in her role as Japanse Liaison Officer. Masako believes strongly in education and the importance of a holistic approach. She is an excellent role model and ambassador for our school in all that she does. Masako is a qualified Yoga instructor and the sessions that she runs are equally popular among our staff and pupils.

Senior School.

ART.

Mr Ruthradevan (Devan) Tamilselvan

Head of Art and Design

Mr Devan is passionate about Art and Design and celebrates student achievement at every opportunity. He is committed to providing impactful, engaging and meaningful learning experiences to enable his students to realise their potential. He believes in sustainability and ensures that his students are mindful of this as part of their design process. Mr Devan takes pleasure and pride in project management and enjoys contributing to all all areas of the school community.

Mr Nikolai Lugovoi

Art

Mr Nikolai Lugovoi is passionate about his subject and shares his infectious enthusiasm with his students. In addition to Art and related disciplines, Nikolai has also been involved in cross-departmental pursuits (between Art, Science and Music for example), whilst fostering his interest in a range of co-curricular activities including chess, football, rugby and school productions. He is a talented creative director, responsible for organising a number of exhibitions in both Malaysia and Ukraine. Nikolai enjoys sports and participates in a range of sports on offer at Epsom.

BIOLOGY.

Mr Mohammed Aden

Head of Biology, Granville Assistant Housemaster

Mohammed Aden joined Epsom in 2014 from Plashet School in London where he was the Deputy Head of Science for 5 years. Mohammed leads our Biology Department and students admire his extensive subject knowledge and love of his subject. Mohammed believes that every child should get an outstanding education that helps them unlock and realise their potential so they become responsible and successful global citizens. Mohammed enjoys reading, travelling, learning about new cultures and running extracurricular clubs and activities where he is able to share his knowledge with students beyond the curriculum.

Ms Denu Sankey

Teacher of Science & SEN Coordinator

Denu’s work permeates many areas of our school community. As a Chemistry specialist Denu is integral to the success of our science department. She has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and leads our Learning Support Centre where she enables students to overcome challenges relating to their learning by taking a very individualised approach. Every child will have a bespoke programme to suit their individual needs. As Head of Crawfurd House, Denu supports her girls both academically and pastorally ensuring the highest standards of care. Prior to joining Epsom, Denu taught in the UK (Coopers’ Company & Coborn School) and at Garden International School (KL) and is heavily involved in charity fundraising events such as the RNLI and Oxfam.

Dr Muniswaran A/L Sivanathan

Sciences

Dr Munis joined Epsom from the Research Development Unit at the University of Malaya, having previously taught Science at Sri KDU and KDU College. Dr Munis is passionate about his subject and has published a number of scientific articles, in addition to authoring reference books for science students. Dr Munis remains a member of various scientific organisations (such as the Malaysian Scientific Association) and enjoys passing on his knowledge of Taekwondo to students, in which he is a Black Belt 2nd Dan and certified instructor. Dr Munis is a very popular and well respected tutor and the boys in his care speak very highly of him. He is one of the team of staff who deliver our Fast Track Programme.

Aishah Wilson

Teacher of Biology, Elite University Tutor

Aishah Binti Muhammad Shafeeq Wilson is a highly valued member of our Science team teaching Biology. Aishah supports our students targeting elite universities as Resident Elite University Tutor. She is available to provide support, guidance and super curricular and enrichment activities for those targeting elite universities during the evenings and weekends. These activities include small seminars with graduates and even lecturers in the fields of the students’ interests. She is a graduate of Oxford University in the UK having achieved exceptional results in the IB. She achieved First Class for her dissertation. Having undertaken volunteering placements with children with additional needs as well as an internship as a research assistant and working on digitising biological data, she took the decision to pursue a teaching career.

CHEMISTRY.

Mr Spencer Cheng

Head of Chemistry

Spencer leads our Chemistry Department at Epsom. He is considered very knowledgeable and students at A-level value this greatly. He was educated in London and read Chemistry at the University of Manchester. After a long and successful career in the electronics industry, he decided to pursue his long held teaching dreams and trained to be a teacher in 2002. Spencer is a keen traveller and has been to nearly 100 countries. He is thus internationally aware, with an interest in political and environmental issues. He enjoys racquet sports and swimming and is learning to speak both Mandarin and Malay.

Ms Denu Sankey

Teacher of Science & SEN Coordinator, Crawfurd Housemistress

Denu’s work permeates many areas of our school community. As a Chemistry specialist Denu is integral to the success of our science department. She has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and leads our Learning Support Centre where she enables students to overcome challenges relating to their learning by taking a very individualised approach. Every child will have a bespoke programme to suit their individual needs. As Head of Crawfurd House, Denu supports her girls both academically and pastorally ensuring the highest standards of care. Prior to joining Epsom, Denu taught in the UK (Coopers’ Company & Coborn School) and at Garden International School (KL) and is heavily involved in charity fundraising events such as the RNLI and Oxfam.

Mr Subash A/L Loganathan

Chemistry / Sciences

Mr Subash Loganathan is an enthusiastic, positive and approachable member of our staff. He values education and loves to learn – he is an excellent role model in this way. He joined Epsom from INSPIROS International School, where he was the Head of Science Department and supported the work of the Mathematics department. He previously taught at INTI International College (Subang), and has 10 years’ experience of teaching Chemistry Cambridge A-levels, IB Diploma, Pre-University courses and also IGCSE Chemistry. Further to his teaching responsibilities, Subash has acquired great experience in the orchestration of Science Departments and in the formalisation of data setting & assessments. He brings this range of skills to the Science portfolio at Epsom.

DRAMA.

Mr Ian Schoeman

Head of Performing Arts, Propert Housemaster

Mr Schoemann takes a very innovative and forward thinking approach to learning. For example, our performing Arts Department has continued to thrive despite online learning thanks to initiatives such as the Epsom Eisteddfod and Epsom Edge online. Ian is extremely professional and leads his faculty by example. As Head of Propert House he sets the highest standards both academically and pastorally. Ian joined Epsom from Taylor’s International School in Puchong, where he was Head of Performing Arts. Ian has overseen a number of recent school productions, including Footloose, Hairspray and Peter Pan. Ian was previously a Head of Department in South Africa and, as a teacher, also experienced an exchange year at the prestigious King’s College in Taunton (UK).

Ms Denise Tan

Music

Ms Denise Tan is integral to the success and profile of our Music department and has been instrumental in organising our school ensembles and assisting pupils’ preparation for examinations. She has a proven track record in teaching pupils the basic principles of ‘music making’ throughout the college from the prep school up. Denise has also proved very successful in encouraging musical participation during our annual Summer Camp at Epsom. Denise immerses herself in the life of our school and participates in many initiatives such as the staff choir and various staff sports activities.

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES.

Mr Phil Pedro

Head of Economics/Business Studies, Head of MFL, Head of EPQ & Assistant Headteacher

Mr Pedro oversees the academic progress of students at Epsom from Key stage 4 to Key Stage 5. He monitors their progress and works closely with Mrs Wendy Jones, our Deputy Head Academic, to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly and that these interventions are effective. Mr Pedro is also responsible for the EPQ and leads the work of the Business and Economics Departments. Mr Pedro has extensive experience as an educator having taught MFL and Business in Austria, Japan and in the UK where he obtained his PGCE. During his two Bachelor degrees in French and Spanish universities, Phil specialised in Literature and Linguistics, and Business Management and Accounting. His Master’s degrees in Literature, Languages and Business are from universities in France and Germany. Phil is a keen sportsman and an avid cyclist.

Mr Liam Moulton

Economics /Business Studies

Mr Liam Moulton is a member of our Economics Department and prior to joining Epsom was Director of Humanities & Computer Science in an international school in China. He is an experienced mentor of teaching colleagues, has previous involvement in marketing and recruitment events, and enjoys ‘Business Simulation’ competitions (in which he has twice acted as a judge). Liam works extensively with our Sixth form as a member of our team dedicated to delivering A-levels.

Ms Shanthi Pillay

Teacher of Business, Economics and Mathematics. Crawfurd Assistant Housemistress.

Shanthi has a proven track record of enabling students to achieve academic success. Her students regularly achieve excellent grades. Shanthi has worked as an examiner for many years and knows the syllabus that she delivers inside out hence she is able to ensure that her students understand the core essentials of the subject. Shanthi has led successful departments and been part of the leadership team in previous roles. She believes passionately in ensuring that students feel happy and safe at school, ensuring the highest levels of pastoral care for all our students at Epsom.

ENGLISH.

Dr James Phillips

HoD English

Dr James Phillips is a highly experienced educator having worked previously as Head of English and International Baccalaureate (IB) Extended Essay Coordinator. As well as the IB, James has taught Cambridge IGCSE and A-level English Literature, across all Key Stages. Furthermore, his previous posts have involved eight years at Exeter College (UK) where, in addition to his teaching responsibilities, James acted as Tutor to Years 12 and 13. James enjoys a keen interest in the Model United Nations (MUN) and journalistic activities, enhanced by his previous experience in creative writing enterprises.

Ms Kate Orpwood

Teacher of English, Rosebery Housemistress

Kate’s teaching philosophy is that of Goethe: ‘if we treat people as they could be, we will help them become what they ought to be’. This is how we nurture ‘individuals who are unafraid to forge their own paths’. This resonates with Epsom’s belief that ‘education is the greatest tool we have to change the world’. Kate believes that academic mastery matters, and it must start with us as teachers. Kate has a First Class BA (Hons) in English and American Literature and Master’s Distinction in Commonwealth and Postcolonial Literatures; her portfolio for her PGCE course graded all twenty of her observed lessons as 1s with ‘outstanding’ subject knowledge. Kate’s students have, unsurprisingly, enjoyed Oxbridge and Ivy League success and her passion and enthusiasm for learning shine through. In addition to her academic work, Kate has worked for many years as an Assistant Housemistress and ensures the highest standards of care for her girls.

Ms Jenny Garnett

Teacher of English and Drama

Jenny is a very experienced and successful educator who has worked in boarding schools before joining us at Epsom. Her philosophy resonates very closely with Epsom’s – she recognises all her students as individuals and values and celebrates this individuality in her lessons. Jenny considers her subjects of English and Dramatic Arts to be a wonderful combination because they allow her to be very creative with her teaching and to use Drama skills to teach the English language. She believes that this enables her students to have fun and learn at the same time. Jenny has an infectious enthusiasm for her subjects and her energy and positivity shine through!

Ms Wendy Jones

Deputy Headteacher – Academic

Prior to joining Epsom Wendy Jones worked for many years leading the Sixth Form at KTJ. Wendy works closely with our Headmaster, Mr Brown, to continue to build on the academic success of our school and continue to improve standards of teaching and learning across all departments. Wendy is recognised as an excellent teacher and enjoys very positive working relationships with staff and her students. She has a proven track record of successful academic leadership and of contributing to strategic direction.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE.

Mr Rupert Whitty

Head of EAL, Propert Assistant Housemaster

Mr Rupert Whitty joined Epsom in 2017 from Dubai, where he taught EAL at an international school for three years. Prior to that he spent two years working at a university language centre in the UK, and six years at an international school in Bangkok. He believes that the best EAL support can only be achieved by knowing a child’s interests and their previous cultural and educational background. Epsom’s EAL Department has enjoyed significant success under Rupert’s leadership with EAL students progressing to achieve offers from some of the most prestigious universities globally. As Assistant Housemaster of Propert Rupert works closely with the boys in his House to ensure their personal development and highest standards of care.

Mr Rui Jie Tee

English Mandarin Immersion Programme Teacher, EAL

Rui Jie has over 16 years of experience teaching English and Dramatic Arts and worked previously as Head of Department – a role that included overseeing a range of inter house activities both sporting and cultural. Rui Jie is a lifelong learner and is completing a PhD.He relishes the challenge of meeting learners at their ability level and finding the most suitable learning style for them. He considers his English and Drama experience a wonderful combination that allows him to deliver highly creative learning activities. Fully fluent in English & Mandarin, Rui Jie is integral to our English Mandarin Immersion Programme.

Mrs Charmaine Schoemann

Teacher of EAL

Mrs Schoeman is an experienced and specialised language teacher. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree majoring in Linguistics and subsequently completed a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Natal in South Africa. She has taught in a range of institutions in South Africa and abroad for 32 years, from Secondary Education to Teacher Training Colleges and after completing the TEFL qualification in 2016, she has lectured and taught EAL students from beginner to intermediate as well as IELTS. Her passion lies with language and encouraging students to improve their English communicative skills.

HISTORY AND POLITICS.

Mr James Dale

Head of Humanities (History, Politics & Geography)

Mr James Dale has extensive experience as Head of Humanities having worked previously in schools in the UK, Poland and Thailand. At Epsom, James is the Head of Humanities and as such he leads the teaching and learning across the History, Politics and Geography Departments. James has taught History and Politics to A-level for many years in addition to Geography to GCSE level. James enjoys a keen interest in current affairs and he enjoys sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with his students both in and beyond the classroom.

Dr Simon Cooke

Assistant Headteacher, Teacher of History and Politics

Prior to joining Epsom Dr Simon Cooke worked at KYUEM where he successfully led the History department and was Head of the Humanities Faculty. He has a proven track record as an outstanding teacher whose pupils have enjoyed consistent Oxbridge success. He contributes greatly to the holistic development of students through enrichment activities such as MUN and academic societies. At Epsom Simon continues to inspire students through his excellent teaching but is also a member of our leadership team where he contributes to the strategic direction of Epsom and its quality assurance procedures.

LEARNING SUPPORT.

Ms Denu Sankey

Teacher of Science & SEN Coordinator, Crawfurd Housemistress

Denu’s work permeates many areas of our school community. As a Chemistry specialist Denu is integral to the success of our science department. She has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and leads our Learning Support Centre where she enables students to overcome challenges relating to their learning by taking a very individualised approach. Every child will have a bespoke programme to suit their individual needs. As Head of Crawfurd House, Denu supports her girls both academically and pastorally ensuring the highest standards of care. Prior to joining Epsom, Denu taught in the UK (Coopers’ Company & Coborn School) and at Garden International School (KL) and is heavily involved in charity fundraising events such as the RNLI and Oxfam.

MATHEMATICS.

Mr Simon Hose

Head of Mathematics

Mr. Simon Hose leads our highly successful Mathematics Department which has seen students achieve prestigious awards such as top of the world in IGCSE. Simon is experienced in delivering Mathematics to IGCSE and A-level and Further Mathematics to A-level having spent 9 years teaching at a school in Qatar. He has also taught Mathematics to adults through night and weekend courses. Simon is a Sixth Form tutor and takes a keen interest in current affairs.

Miss Ong Yoke Eng

Mathematics

Ms Ong Yoke brings her expertise to the A-level Further Mathematics programme at Epsom. She has enjoyed a most impressive, and varied career, including roles as Vice-Principal and Principal of the prestigious Wesley Methodist School in Seremban. Students greatly appreciate Ms Ong’s willingness to give of her time to them as individuals and to meet their needs through her differentiated teaching and learning style. We are most fortunate to have such an experienced, capable and caring person on our team.

Mr Ali Arafath

Teacher of Mathematics

Mr Arafath has always loved Maths and he began his teaching journey a lot earlier than many, by helping his peers in Maths in Year 8 and 9, before making his way up to a Teaching Assistant in his second year at University (despite studying to be an Aerospace Engineer). Mr Arafath never intended to be a teacher, but soon realised that he was born to be one. His love for teaching, “a noble profession”, continued to grow when he could see his students growing and learning together. Prior to joining Epsom, Mr Arafath worked as Head of Department for both Maths and ICT. Students in his care participated in international competitions where they won many awards, and received top IGCSE results. Mr Arafath is a keen sportsman and enjoys participating in many of the sports that Epsom has to offer.

Ms Shanthi Pillay

Teacher of Business, Economics and Mathematics. Crawfurd Assistant Housemistress.

Shanthi has a proven track record of enabling students to achieve academic success. Her students regularly achieve excellent grades. Shanthi has worked as an examiner for many years and knows the syllabus that she delivers inside out hence she is able to ensure that her students understand the core essentials of the subject. Shanthi has led successful departments and been part of the leadership team in previous roles. She believes passionately in ensuring that students feel happy and safe at school, ensuring the highest levels of pastoral care for all our students at Epsom.

Mr Leo Baloyo

Teacher of Mathematics

Having graduated from King’s College London with First Class Honours, Leo Baloyo was determined to follow in the footsteps of his father and take up a career in teaching and make a difference to young people’s lives. Leo teaches A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and enjoys taking his teaching beyond the classroom via Mathematics clubs and enrichment activities that contribute to preparing students for the STEP paper that is required by some of the more elite universities. Leo believes in the power of education and his father, an inspirational and successful teacher is his role model.

Mr Jamie Bevan

Teacher of Mathematics

Jamie is an excellent teacher as recognised by his students who awarded him ‘Best Online Teacher.’ He is passionate about making Maths relevant for students by embedding topics such as climate change into lessons. He is currently working towards a formal climate change qualification related to teaching awarded by UN CC:Learn. Jamie believes strongly in the use of kindness as a tool to make the world a better place. He aligns with the UNSECO MGIEP beliefs that focus on education as a critical tool for peace, sustainable development and global citizenship. Jamie is a STEMNET Ambassador who visits schools with the aim of clarifying and providing examples to students of exactly what a career in STEM involves. He was interested in becoming a STEMNET Ambassador because he found learning Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-Level fascinating, and did not want pupils to be discouraged from entering a career related to these subjects because of misperceptions of what this actually involves.

MANDARIN.

Ms Peng Yuanzhen

Head of Mandarin, English Mandarin Immersion Programme Teacher

Ms Peng is a native Mandarin speaker from Mainland China, who joined Epsom having taught previously in Rafflesia International School. Ms Peng is extremely talented and well qualified and holds a Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language from Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, China. She enjoys sharing Chinese culture, Zentangle, yoga and reading traditional Chinese medicine books. Ms Peng leads our highly successful Mandarin Department as well as the Mandarin side of the English Mandarin Immersion Programme in the Prep School.

Ms Chew Wei Teng

Mandarin

Ms Chew Wei Teng joined Epsom from Sekolah Sri UCSI (Subang Jaya), where she was the Head of the Mandarin Department. An accomplished linguist, focusing on Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Bahasa Malaysia, she also enjoys a keen interest in language translation generally. Ms Wei Teng’s cheerful disposition is greatly appreciated by us all at Epsom and her friendly positive approach in lessons is most engaging for our students.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES.

Mr Phil Pedro

Head of Economics/Business Studies, Head of MFL, Head of EPQ & Assistant Headteacher

Mr Pedro oversees the academic progress of students at Epsom from Key stage 4 to Key Stage 5. He monitors their progress and works closely with Mrs Wendy Jones, our Deputy Head Academic, to ensure that any issues are addressed promptly and that these interventions are effective. Mr Pedro is also responsible for the EPQ and leads the work of the Business and Economics Departments. Mr Pedro has extensive experience as an educator having taught MFL and Business in Austria, Japan and in the UK where he obtained his PGCE. During his two Bachelor degrees in French and Spanish universities, Phil specialised in Literature and Linguistics, and Business Management and Accounting. His Master’s degrees in Literature, Languages and Business are from universities in France and Germany. Phil is a keen sportsman and an avid cyclist.

Ms Nor Suhada Binti Seti

Bahasa Malaysia

Ms Suhada joined Epsom from another International School where she taught Islamic Studies and Malay Language. She started her teaching career as an Arabic teacher at International Tahfiz & Science Academy. Ms Suhada has an honours degree in Arabic and Islamic Civilization from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Ms Suhada is utterly dedicated to the success of her students and offers individual support to them which is greatly appreciated.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

Mr Robert de Wet

Head of PE

Mr Robert de Wet joined Epsom from Raffles American School (Johor Bahru), where he was the Head of Senior Boys’ Boarding. Robert has previously taught at Treverton College in South Africa, where he was Housemaster and overall Sports Coordinator. Robert is qualified to teach English and Geography to Key Stage 3 Level, and of course Physical Education. He holds qualifications in a number of sports (for example World Rugby Level 2) and is experienced in coaching a range of activities, such as water polo, swimming, cricket and tennis. In addition to teaching and pastoral commitments, Robert has a keen interest in photography and hiking.

Mr Ian Squires

Deputy Head Pastoral

Mr Ian Squires joined us in 2014 from Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok and leads the pastoral care at Epsom. Ian has many years of experience as a highly successful Housemaster and Assistant Headteacher. He builds very strong working relationships with his students and leads by example. He has a particular interest in supporting students with additional needs and is a member of our Learning Support Department. Ian is a very keen sportsman and enjoys running in particular – indeed he is often to be seen racing students around our beautiful campus and is key to the success of many of our sporting events. In addition Ian enjoys boxing and playing the guitar.

Mr Dien Wooler

Year 6 Teacher, Teacher of Physical Education, Carr Assistant Housemaster

Prior to joining Epsom, Dien worked for many years at NLCS Jeju where he was Head of Junior PE and Sports. Dien is an excellent teacher whose lessons are engaging and impactful. Dien has always had a passion for PE and Sport and it was the lesson he most looked forward to when he was at school. He says that he clearly remembers the excitement he got when it was time for sport and he wants his students to feel the same anticipation that he had. His greatest strength is really getting to know each child which helps him form bonds with not only the students but also their parents. Dien has selected, trained and led numerous school sports teams on trips overseas such as the FOBISIA Games and he values watching students achieve their goals whether on the sports field or in the pool.

PHYSICS.

Ms Claudia Pinna

Head of Physics

Ms Claudia Pinna has over 20 years of experience in education. She has taught General Science, IGCSE Science, Coordinated National Primary Chemistry & Physics and International Baccalaureate – Physics. Claudia is qualified to teach Mathematics. Claudia believes in holistic education and in getting to know her students as individuals.

Mr Ryan Murphy

Teacher of Physics

Mr Ryan Murphy is qualified to teach Physics & Mechanics to A-level and Maths to IGCSE. He believes strongly in the power of meaningful feedback and in differentiating his lessons in order that all students may benefit from appropriate levels of challenge. He is an advocate of highly detailed lesson planning to allow the delivery of lessons that are well suited to meet the needs of the individual student. Ryan has worked for many years in Malaysia and considers it his home.

MODERN LANGUAGES.

Ms Anna Mcleod

Head of Modern Languages

Anna has a stellar academic record and is extremely well qualified to stretch and challenge the most ambitious linguists as well as to support those students who are experiencing challenges. Fully trilingual in English, French and Spanish, Anna describes herself as an enthusiastic and committed practitioner. She takes pride in crafting high quality learning experiences for the classroom and places high value on encouraging pupils to perceive languages as relevant and enjoyable outside the classroom. She believes strongly in empowering students to set and achieve their own personal goals and builds strong relationships with high expectations and mutual respect as the foundation. Outside of work, Anna enjoys the outdoors and loves to hike in beautiful countryside.

COMPUTER SCIENCE.

Mr Loo Chuan Kian

Head of Computer Science

Mr Loo Chuan Kian has extensive experience of delivering ICT & Computer Science to IGCSE and A-level. Mr Loo has previously worked at some of the top schools in Malaysia including KTJ and Garden International School and under his tutelage students have gone on to achieve Top in Malaysia or Top in the World from the exam awarding body. In addition he is qualified to teach Physics to A-level. Mr Loo’s educational philosophy is that every pupil should have the opportunity to develop their skills and intellectual abilities to their fullest potential within a safe and caring learning environment.

Mr David Setiabudi

Teacher of Computer Science and Art.

David is an innovative and highly creative teacher whose commitment to delivering excellent lessons has been recognised by his students. David is qualified to teach Art and Computer Science and he has combined these passions to design computer games for which he has received awards. David is committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning and to ensuring that our students are ‘future ready’, equipped with IT capabilities that are fundamental in an increasingly digital world. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design and two Masters Degrees in Design and Artificial Intelligence.

GEOGRAPHY.

Mr Christopher Harvey

Teacher of Geography

Christopher is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has extensive experience as a teacher, Head of Department and Head of Faculty. Christopher loves his subject and imparts this enthusiasm to his students and colleagues. His students have enjoyed significant academic success at IGCSE and A-level. Christopher has organised many trips and excursions for students to be able to take their learning beyond the classroom and appreciate their learning in real world contexts such as running trips to the Eden Project with Biology or Berlin with History. Christopher believes in holistic education and the ‘life-changing experiences’ it offers. It is for this reason, the nurturing of something greater, that he loves teaching.

Mr Oliver Boyle

Teacher of Geography

According to Oliver, students become geographers by providing them the tools to be able to investigate the dynamic nature of geography. They should be inspired to investigate further, to want to travel and discover in order to learn beyond the classroom. When students realise the extent to which they are surrounded by geography, they become more curious and their depth of knowledge improves exponentially. Teaching geography in an international context such as that at Epsom College, enables a deeper discussion of contemporary issues and engenders a love for the subject which can only be beneficial to academic success. In addition to his subject, Oliver is a keen sportsman and has completed many half marathons. He is also an experienced diver and has arranged an annual scuba diving trip to the Maldives.

Prep School.

Mrs Alice Stokes

Head of Prep School, Year 4 Teacher

Mrs Alice Stokes graduated from The University of Kent in Canterbury with a BA in Drama and the Theatrical Arts. Her Post Graduate Certificate of Education was awarded by Brunel University in West London and her MA in Education was completed at The University of Bath. She also has a Diploma in Public Relations and two qualifications to teach Dance. Alice began her teaching career in the London Borough of Ealing before moving to Notting Hill Preparatory School, in which she performed the role of Head of House. Following this Alice moved into International Education as a Grade 4, then Grade 1 teacher before becoming Curriculum Coordinator at The International School of Dusseldorf, Germany. Before her final move to Epsom College in Malaysia, Alice taught at a Dutch International School in The Hague, The Netherlands, where she delivered and directed Dance and Drama lessons and performances alongside general teaching.

Mr James Armstrong

Carr Housemaster, Year 6 Teacher

James plays a key role in preparing our students for the transition to our senior school in his role as Year 6 teacher.Prior to joining Epsom, James worked as Head of English at Dedworth School in Berkshire. James is an excellent role model for our students and builds very strong pupil teacher relationships. As Head of Carr House he sets high expectations of the boys in his house not just in terms of academics but also in terms of their personal development and conduct. James’s good humour, positive attitude and approachable nature make him very popular amongst our pupils. He is a keen sportsman and is often to be seen on the badminton court. He is a keen football fan.

Mr Dien Wooler

Year 6 Teacher, Teacher of Physical Education, Carr Assistant Housemaster

Prior to joining Epsom, Dien worked for many years at NLCS Jeju where he was Head of Junior PE and Sports. Dien is an excellent teacher whose lessons are engaging and impactful. Dien has always had a passion for PE and Sport and it was the lesson he most looked forward to when he was at school. He says that he clearly remembers the excitement he got when it was time for sport and he wants his students to feel the same anticipation that he had. His greatest strength is really getting to know each child which helps him form bonds with not only the students but also their parents. Dien has selected, trained and led numerous school sports teams on trips overseas such as the FOBISIA Games and he values watching students achieve their goals whether on the sports field or in the pool.

Mr Jordan Brown

Year 5 Teacher

Jordan Brown possesses a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge. During his undergraduate study, he specialised in the Biological Sciences with a specific focus on Biochemistry. He qualified as a teacher through the Institute of Education, achieving distinctions on his research projects and dissertations written in the field of Primary Education. Prior to his arrival at Epsom he taught at NLCS Jeju and at Grange Primary School in London, where he helped invigorate the school’s extracurricular opportunities and develop their Science curriculum. He has a particular affinity for Epsom’s dedication to teaching ‘the whole child’ and hopes to share in the school’s passion for academic rigour, rich extracurricular opportunities and excellent pastoral care.

Ms Karen Selva

Year 3 Teacher

Ms Karen Selva joined Epsom as a Prep School class teacher from Cairo English school in Egypt. She has experience in teaching the IB in schools in Qatar and Malaysia, and is in the process of completing her Masters degree. Karen is an active sportswoman, with a keen interest in badminton, bowling, climbing and hiking. Karen is a keen advocate of protecting the planet and educating her students for a more sustainable future.

Mrs Leona Squires

Year 2 Teacher, Prep SENco, Early Years and KS1 Coordinator

Mrs Leona Squires is a highly experienced and well respected member of our Prep School and one of our founding teachers. Leona has a particular interest in supporting learners with additional needs and is the Special Educational Needs (SEN) coordinator for Epsom’s younger students. In addition Leona specialises in teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL). She has contributed extensively to this aspect of Epsom’s Prep School provision. Leona is the Year 2 class teacher and works closely with Mrs Stokes as Head of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key stage 1. Leona also leads the English curriculum in the English Mandarin Immersion Programme.

Ms Ubanisha Balasubramaniam

Year 1 Teacher, Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Ms Ubanisha Balasubramaniam (Nisha) joined Epsom from Fairview International School in Kuala Lumpur. She has experience in teaching Nursery (EYFS) through to Year 4 and has specialised in teaching the Malay Language and Physical Education. Nisha strongly believes that every child should learn according to their own interest and pace. She believes that learning through play is the best way to allow children to explore and develop themselves to meet their learning goals. Nisha values creativity within her teaching and often takes her students into an outdoor environment to be inspired and stimulated by nature.

Ms Peng Yuanzhen

Head of Mandarin, English Mandarin Immersion Programme Teacher

Ms Peng is a native Mandarin speaker from Mainland China, who joined Epsom having taught previously in Rafflesia International School. Ms Peng is extremely talented and well qualified and holds a Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language from Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou, China. She enjoys sharing Chinese culture, Zentangle, yoga and reading traditional Chinese medicine books. Ms Peng leads our highly successful Mandarin Department as well as the Mandarin side of the English Mandarin Immersion Programme in the Prep School.

Mr Rui Jie Tee

English Mandarin Immersion Programme Teacher, EAL

Rui Jie has over 16 years of experience teaching English and Dramatic Arts and worked previously as Head of Department – a role that included overseeing a range of inter house activities both sporting and cultural. Rui Jie is a lifelong learner and is completing a PhD.He relishes the challenge of meeting learners at their ability level and finding the most suitable learning style for them. He considers his English and Drama experience a wonderful combination that allows him to deliver highly creative learning activities. Fully fluent in English & Mandarin, Rui Jie is integral to our English Mandarin Immersion Programme.

Higher Education.

Aishah Wilson

Teacher of Biology, Elite University Tutor

Aishah Binti Muhammad Shafeeq Wilson is a highly valued member of our Science team teaching Biology. Aishah supports our students targeting elite universities as Resident Elite University Tutor. She is available to provide support, guidance and super curricular and enrichment activities for those targeting elite universities during the evenings and weekends. These activities include small seminars with graduates and even lecturers in the fields of the students’ interests. She is a graduate of Oxford University in the UK having achieved exceptional results in the IB. She achieved First Class for her dissertation. Having undertaken volunteering placements with children with additional needs as well as an internship as a research assistant and working on digitising biological data, she took the decision to pursue a teaching career.

Library.

Ms Nor Atiqah Abd Rahman

Librarian

Nor Atiqah Abd Rahman is our much loved librarian! Her delightful smile and friendly nature welcome us all to our beautiful library – the heart of our school! Prior to joining us at Epsom Atiqah worked for 3 years as a librarian in Kolej Unikop, Selangor and before that as a Library Executive in Mahsa University, Kuala Lumpur.