Our Management

Our Management

  • Growing Leaders

Message From Our Founder

The key to education is building character and developing capability.

Dr Ng Gim Choo

Founder and Chairwoman

Education is about more than imparting knowledge. It is about building character and empowering each individual to be an enthusiastic lifelong learner and a global citizen of the future.

As shared by Ms Ho Ching in the foreword to the EtonHouse 1996 Year Book:

“The key to education is building character and developing capability.

Without character, society will degenerate. Without capacity, society will likewise fade.

A child at seven is set for life. The early years form the basic foundation, shaping both the child’s character and his or her desire to learn. More than intellectual stimulation, children must learn to live and socialise with their fellow human beings as part of a considerate and mutually supportive community. In this role, schools carry an important responsibility to complement the care and support provided by parents and family.

As the Chinese say: “tian sheng wo cai bi you yong” （天生我才必有用） everyone has a talent to contribute to society. However, this potential needs to be cultivated and nurtured, in order for it to blossom. A supportive family combined with a stimulating group learning opportunity provides one of the best environments for a child to grow and take his or her place in this world.”

EtonHouse is committed to the pursuit of excellence and leadership in education and making a difference in the lives of children and in turn society in general. The curriculum is based upon leading pedagogical models from around the world and designed to develop students holistically. All learning at EtonHouse is built upon proven research-based best practice.

Classroom learning is inquiry-based and student-centric. Teachers seek to work collaboratively with the children, respecting the unique abilities that each learner brings into the learning environment. EtonHouse also looks to work in close partnership with all members of its parent community.
The educational philosophies practised in EtonHouse schools include the early years Inquire-Think-Learn approach inspired by the Reggio Emilia Project of Northern Italy and the International Baccalaureate programme in the primary and high school years.
EtonHouse seeks to graduate internationally minded students with the confidence and character to become active, responsible members of their immediate communities and potentially, as leaders to shape the future of our planet.
Mr. Ng leads global growth, driving innovation, digital transformation, and expanding accessible, high-quality education while shaping future-ready learning experiences across schools worldwide.

Ng Yi-Xian

Group Chief Executive Officer

Evelyn drives growth, innovation, and people-focused leadership at EtonHouse International Education Group, fostering talent, culture, and excellence to ensure sustainable success and high-quality education.

Evelyn Tay

CEO, Singapore and Bhutan
Group Chief Human Resource Officer

Michael Leahy is a warm, visionary, and highly collaborative educator with over three decades of experience in international education. Originally from the UK, Michael brings an extensive track record of educational leadership across South and Southeast Asia. His experience includes senior leadership and founding roles in India and Nepal, as well as advisory and leadership positions in Brunei, Malaysia, and Thailand.

 

Through his work across the region, Michael has developed a deep understanding of diverse international curricula and school communities. Michael holds a PGCE from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Education from the University of Bath. He is passionate about cultivating 21st-century skills and creating holistic, compassionate, learner-centred environments.

 

As Principal of EtonHouse Bhutan International School, Michael is enthusiastic about moving to the beautiful Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, whose deeply rooted values align with his own community-focused approach to education. He looks forward to partnering with parents, teachers, and students to establish a vibrant, world-class learning community in Thimphu.

Michael Leahy

Principal of EtonHouse Bhutan International School