Cheltenham College International School Kuala Lumpur (CCKL) will begin accepting students from January 2026, offering Malaysian and international families access to a British education delivered through a direct franchise of Cheltenham College UK. Founded in 1841, Cheltenham College, the parent institution, is regarded as one of the leading independent co-educational boarding schools in the United Kingdom, with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and holistic education. These standards have been most recently recognised by the Independent School Inspectorate, which rated both Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Prep School as “Excellent in All Areas.”
At its Kuala Lumpur campus, CCKL will deliver the British curriculum to students aged 6 to 18, welcoming both local and international learners. The curriculum spans Key Stages 1 to 4, culminating in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and Key Stage 5 offering the GCE A-Levels. This is complemented by an extended school day that offers a broad range of co-curricular activities of varied clubs and sports.
Guided by Cheltenham College UK’s educational philosophy, CCKL will adopt the 5Cs framework; Curiosity, Creativity, Character, Community, and Continuous Excellence, with the aim of nurturing well-rounded individuals through a balanced emphasis on academic rigour, personal development, and character education.
The school campus will feature facilities designed to support an engaging and supportive learning environment. These include a dance studio, music and art rooms, as well as a range of indoor sports facilities such as a gymnasium, pickleball and dodgeball courts, and multipurpose sports areas. Academic and communal spaces include, ICT lab, Science labs, a student lounge, an auditorium, and dedicated libraries.
Student wellbeing is an integral part of the school’s educational approach, supported through a structured pastoral care system and dedicated support services. Each student will belong to a small pastoral community led by mentors who provide ongoing guidance and support. There would be trained first aiders, and access to a school counsellor providing confidential emotional support, ensuring students’ physical and emotional wellbeing are appropriately cared for.
CCKL will be led by Mr Paul Samuel, the Founding Head of School, a veteran educationist with decades of experience in British and international education across Europe, India, the Middle East, and North America. His career includes serving as the school principal of three established international schools in North America and Middle East. Under his leadership, the school aims to reflect the educational values and ethos of Cheltenham College UK, with a strong focus on leadership development, community values, and continuous learning.
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