Shaping Stars, One Word At A Time.
I’m Ronan O’Carroll. I believe that teaching English is not just about learning words, but unlocking confidence, creativity and communication in every child. My English academy is more than just a place to learn words. It’s a place where children grow, at their own pace, in their own way.
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Our Story
In 2003, I arrived in Malaysia with a suitcase full of books and a heart full of excitement. I had come to teach English—but what I discovered in the classroom quickly changed the course of my life. The students I met were bright, curious, and eager to learn. They had a good grasp of vocabulary and could fill in blanks with skill. But when it came to expressing their own thoughts, their own ideas, their own voices—they were silent. They were being taught to memorise, not to communicate. It broke my heart to see so much potential go untapped. After a year of teaching within a frustrating system that didn’t seem to serve the students it was meant to empower, I found myself at a crossroads. That’s when my wife—a proud Malaysian, whom I met while studying in the UK—challenged me with a simple question:
Our Courses
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4 - 6 years old
Our Early Sparks
Our Courses For Preschool Children Help Little Voices Grow Big.
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7 - 12 years old
Our Bright Builders
Our Courses For Primary School Children Unlock A World Of Possibilities.
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13 - 17 years old
Our Future Shapers
Our Courses For Teenagers Empower Teens To Find Their Voices.
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IGCSE Courses
Our Boost Programmes
IGCSE English Courses To Help Your Children Master International School.
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Holiday Adventures
Our Holiday Adventures
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Meet Our Teachers
RONAN O’CARROLL
Principal
ANDREW PROCTER
Head Teacher
STEVE ROBERTS
English Teacher
RYAN COLYER
English Teacher
MARIAH LOY
English TeacherOur Happy Customers
“I started attending English class with Ronan O’Carroll when I was young and had zero experience in the English language at all as I come from a Chinese-speaking background. Since then, I’ve been with them for around 9 years. Not only are the teachers there extremely friendly, but they had always encouraged us students to try our best at speaking English while making us feel comfortable despite being not so fluent at first. Gradually my English skills improved immensely which made my transition from a Chinese school to an international school so much easier than it would have been without attending the classes here and exposing myself to different aspects of learning English such as creative writing and speaking skills. I sincerely credit Ronan O’Carroll for helping me build a strong foundation in English. ”
Pei Xuen
“I really enjoyed all the time I had, especially interacting with my friends and teachers in class. Those moments really made my day. I love the atmosphere in class. To be honest, I was not very confident when it came to speaking English. However, the teachers constantly encouraged me and never failed to support me in improving my English. Little did I know, I became the noisiest student in class and even became friends with my teacher. He is awesome. The classroom is always spacious enough for us to do activities and play games. That's the best part of the lesson! I do believe that there are a lot of students who were inspired by the amazing teachers there, but for me, I am truly thankful that my mother sent me to Ronan O’Carroll which is where I gained my confidence in speaking.”
AnnabelleW
“Without Ronan O’Carroll , I wouldn't be where I am today. I am extremely grateful for the teachers as their passion for teaching and attentiveness towards their students is remarkable. Because of them, I was able to aim high and study in university in the UK. With the constant encouragement I received from the teachers, I now am confident in my English speaking and writing skills. With the skills learned, I have the opportunity to do freelance translation work for local companies. ”
Valencia Lau
“A wonderful learning experience and environment for my kids, especially since there’s a mini library with books to borrow, really turned my children into avid readers and fluent speakers. ”
Kelly Wei
“My kids’ English improved a lot and the teachers are very nice and supportive”
Wang
“I would like to thank everyone at Ronan O’Carroll for their excellent work, professionalism, kindness, enthusiasm and patience especially dealing with young kids in giving them the solid foundation and the interest in learning English in an interactive and a fun way. I have no reservation in recommending Ronan O’Carroll as the English learning centre to go to. Keep it up! ”
Ric Chan
“After my children started going to Ronan O’Carroll, they started to love learning English a lot. The teachers are also very skillful at teaching. They are not stressful when it comes to learning English. They enjoy when learning English. Lastly their English has improved a lot all thanks to Ronan O’Carroll! ”
Bee Leng
