School Leadership

Anthony Partington

Chief Executive Officer, XCL Education (Malaysia)

At REAL Schools – International and Private we are focused on preparing your child for the real world. 

Many schooling systems were designed for a different age – the age of the factory, the assembly line. Students were taught compliance rather than self-regulation. At our school, we believe that we should be teaching students to be resilient, adaptable, and able to learn about new situations and technologies and to work in jobs or deal with problems that we do not yet know will arise. 

Our academic results are testament to the hard work of our students, the expert guidance of their highly qualified teachers and the informed support of their families. We believe that all our students’ families are part of our school family and that the difficult responsibility of raising children is one that benefits from being shared. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s learning and we provide them with weekly updates and information sessions, to provide the necessary support and reassurance. 

We know that great learning does not happen through academics alone. Our school caters for the whole child. Through our co-curricular programmes, students are afforded opportunities for leadership and participation in experiences that develop aspiration, resilience, and the understanding of others. Success can come in different areas, and we celebrate all these achievements and accomplishments as a community. 

We work on achieving great academic and co-curriculum outcomes for our students, so that they not only get to the interview for the next step in their learning or their dream job, but they also have the character and skills to secure those opportunities and thrive in them and life.

And above all we work hard to ensure that our students feel safe and are happy. We set a high bar for safety and the welfare of our students. By following the highest standards for child protection and for the prevention of serious harm and abuse to young people, we are meticulous in our checks on staff and in their training to ensure that the necessary steps and actions are taken to protect students and nurture their development in school and outside. 

We hope that you will take the time to visit us, so that you too can experience what it is like to be part of us. I look forward to welcoming you to our school soon.

Mr Rhys Thomas

Campus Principal, REAL Schools, Johor Bahru Campus

Welcome to the vibrant and diverse community of R.E.A.L. Schools, Johor Bahru.

At RSJB we are committed to providing an outstanding private educational experience for your children. Whether you choose our International curriculum or our National programme, we believe your child will learn best when they are happy and safe and so we strive to put pupil wellbeing at the heart of what we do. From these foundations we have built an expansive curricular and co-curricular programme that seeks to develop your child’s unique talents, intelligence, and values. We know that qualifications are an important tool in opening doors for young people but also that their character, resilience, and determination are the keys to their success.

With over 15 years of experience in the field of education and more than a decade spent in senior leadership roles, my educational leadership journey has taken me from the United Kingdom to the beautiful city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, and now to the wonderful country of Malaysia, where I have lived and worked for over five years, in Penang and now Johor Bahru. My aim is to ensure RSJB continues to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment in which our students will feel at home, grow, and thrive.

I am truly honoured to be a part of the R.E.A.L. Schools, Johor Bahru community and hope you will join us on this exciting journey of growth and learning. I am eager to see the remarkable achievements and positive impact we can create as one united family.