A quiet news day for international schools brought three leadership moves to the fore, two at schools we track closely.
Dr John Knight, previously principal of St George's British International School in Rome, took up the role of Head of School at The Alice Smith School (KLASS) in Kuala Lumpur in May 2026, search firm Perrett Laver confirmed. He earlier led at the British School of Brussels and serves as secretary of the HMC International Division, due to become its chair in 2027. — Perrett Laver (LinkedIn)
Edward Wright started as headmaster of Malvern College Hong Kong around late August 2026, The PIE News reported, becoming the school's third head and succeeding Paul Wicks, who had served three years. — The PIE News
Daun Yorke has been appointed Head of School at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh, effective the 2026-27 academic year; the appointment was announced in January 2026. She brings senior leadership experience from schools in Hong Kong, mainland China, South Korea and Vietnam, spanning the Canadian and IB curricula. — The International Educator (TIE Online)