Deepening Collaboration: Integrating sustainability and community partnerships at ISKL

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In this session, viewers will discover how The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) weaves sustainability into the very fabric of daily school life and its curriculum. The discussion will explore how faculty, operations teams, and students collaborate to champion an environmental ethos, from campus-wide initiatives like Earth Week to classroom learning. Furthermore, the session will delve into ISKL's structured, deeply collaborative approach to establishing sustainable, reciprocal partnerships with local NGOs and community organizations that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We discuss:

1. How does ISKL’s commitment to an environmental ethos and service learning prepare students to be responsible global citizens?
2. How do you successfully embed sustainability both into daily campus operations—like waste minimization or achieving Green Flag accreditation—and into the academic curriculum across all divisions?
3. Bringing sustainability to life requires a team effort. Can you share how different departments, from Operations and Facilities to the Advancement team, collaborate with teachers to run major initiatives like Earth Week?
4. Setting up meaningful community partnerships is a core part of ISKL's culture. How does the school collaboratively vet and establish "Partners in Learning" agreements with NGOs to ensure they align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and provide reciprocal benefits?
5. How do student club advisors and operational staff collaborate to empower students to safely and meaningfully lead these community service and fundraising initiatives?
6. What is one thing that makes ISKL’s approach to sustainability and community partnership truly special for a student's lifelong development?

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Speakers

Izyan Rezali, Service and Sustainability Manager, The International School of Kuala LumpurIzyan Rezali is ISKL’s Service and Sustainability Manager, where she champions biodiversity across the school’s 26-acre campus. Izyan acts as a vital bridge between Operations and Teaching & Learning, transforming campus facilities into "living classrooms." She empowers students to engage with real-world sustainability, including recycled water systems, waste management, and reforestation efforts like the planting of over 300 Eugenia trees.As ISKL’s Eco-School Coordinator, Izyan supports student-led environmental initiatives and guides the school’s participation in the global Eco-Schools program, ensuring that environmental stewardship is a core part of the ISKL experience. With a background in Agriculture and an MBA, her expertise was instrumental in the development of the Ampang Hilir campus and led her team to a 2024 Honor Award at the Malaysia Landscape Architect Awards (MLAA).

Krystle van Dijk, Marketing & Community Engagement Lead, The International School of Kuala LumpurSince joining ISKL in 2018, Krystle van Dijk has served as the Marketing & Community Engagement Lead, focusing on the intersection of brand, culture, and community. Krystle holds an MSc in International Management and a BSc in Marketing, which she leverages to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Her role is essential in aligning the school’s operational strengths with the creative energy of its community; she acts as a strategic connector for student-led projects and parent-driven initiatives. Krystle is passionate about nurturing an ecosystem where every stakeholder is supported, ensuring that the ISKL experience is consistently high-quality, collaborative, and centered on human connection.

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