A quiet 48 hours for hard news, but a wave of new school leaders is taking up posts across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong as the 2026-27 year gets underway.
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur has confirmed Vanessa Whay, previously group development director at Qatar's Royal Education Foundation, as its new principal for the 2026-27 year. She brings over 25 years of international education leadership across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Central America. — British International School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
The Canadian International School of Hong Kong has named Dr Wil Chan, previously its lower-school principal, as head of school, succeeding long-serving head Dr Tim Kaiser for the new academic year. — Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Nord Anglia's Dover Court International School has appointed Richard Vaughan as principal for the 2026-27 year. He joins after leading British International School Hanoi and, before that, Northbridge International School Cambodia, in over 25 years of school leadership. — Dover Court International School (Nord Anglia)
Singapore American School has named Jay Altman deputy superintendent for the 2026-27 academic year, giving him oversight of the school's academic programme and strategic initiatives. He brings more than 30 years of school and non-profit leadership experience in the US and UK. — Education Asia
XCL World Academy has appointed Maria Sweeney as head of school for 2026-27, promoting her from early and primary years principal, a post she has held since 2024. She has more than 36 years in education, including 17 years at international schools in Rome, California and New York. — XCL World Academy