Launch ceremony: (From left) Engkvist, TEG chairman Datuk Loy Teik Ngan, Lexel International School Gamuda Gardens principal Ruby Zabihzadeh, Wong and Lexel International School Gamuda Gardens Board of Governors member Rachel Chan posing for a photo with the students.
Lexel International Schools will open its second flagship campus in Gamuda Cove, Southern Klang Valley, next year.
This follows the launch of its first campus, a new model of international education designed to inspire students to build their own bodies of knowledge and pursue excellence in everything they do, in Gamuda Gardens, Rawang.
The campus expands Taylor’s education ecosystem beyond its nine institutions in Southeast Asia, which collectively serve more than 34,000 students annually.
This initiative builds on the 2024 strategic partnership between Taylor’s Education Group (TEG) and Gamuda Land, to integrate affordable private education into master-planned communities, a press release read.
Taylor’s Education Private Limited president Karl Engkvist emphasised the strategic importance of expanding access to international education as part of Taylor’s long-term growth and social impact agenda.
“Taylor’s has always been committed to shaping the future of education in Malaysia and beyond.
“Lexel International Schools represents a strategic step in delivering high-quality international education at an affordable price point.
“By leveraging our academic expertise and operational excellence, we are creating a scalable model that aligns with our vision to educate the youth of the world and prepare them for global opportunities,” he said at the launch on Dec 2.
Malaysia’s private and international school sector has grown rapidly over the past decade. Between 2019 and 2024, local student enrolment in international schools increased by 34%, driven by a growing middle class and rising demand for globally relevant, English-medium education.
At the same time, Malaysia’s national plan continues to strengthen its position as a regional education hub, with the government targeting 250,000 international students by 2025.
Despite this growth, many families face barriers such as high tuition fees and limited proximity to reputable schools.
Lexel International Schools bridge this gap by offering internationally benchmarked education at an accessible price point, supported by holistic facilities and community infrastructure within Gamuda Land’s township, the statement said.
Gamuda Land chief operating officer Wong Siew Lee underscored the role of education in driving sustainable community development and long-term value creation.
Building a township is more than constructing homes or designing beautiful parks, she said.
“It’s about building a place where life can truly happen for a community.
“That is why weaving reputable education partners into our masterplan is such an important part of what we do,” she said, adding that a great township is defined by the people and partners involved the project.
