Over my years in the Education industry and being able to remember what it felt like being a student, now as Director of GEC. I know what is most important in running a successful language school as I understand what the students want and need. More than anything else it is about having friendly, experienced, professional teachers that consistently provide interesting and motivating lessons for their students. Thus, at GEC we are committed to excellence in teaching and what makes us special is the caring and personalised attention teachers give students, both in and out of the classroom.
Our students tell us again and again how much they enjoy their GEC experience because they make new friends, develop their English skills with great teachers and get to experience the Malaysian way of life in Kota Kinabalu.
This is what we strive for and this is what GEC continues to build its success on……a unique, friendly, vibrant atmosphere that balances serious study with a memorable experience.

Hi, I’m Alvina and I’ve been working at GEC ever since it first opened in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. My role here at Global English Centre is very interesting and unique. As the Student Services and Administation officer. Meeting people from different countries and cultures and making new friends, is a wonderful experience for me. I think, Sabah is a wonderful place to study and work especially here at Kota Kinabalu (it is commonly called KK for short). Here you will meet with various ethnicities and races that all live together in our multi-cultural country! GEC provides and caters to all the student’s needs. So when you study at GEC you are making the right decision and you will never regret it!

Hi, I’m Sam from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. My role in GEC is the International Students Coordinator, that means my job is to make sure that all students are happy, safe and having a good time! For all GEC Students I will be coordinating the airport pickup and departures, I also organise all the tour activities so if there is something you want to do in Sabah, be sure to let me know! I believe that a fun environment encourages students to speak English and when we run the GEC Activities I can see this happening as all students from different countries are all talking together using English, it is really fantastic !I feel that I am very lucky to be part of the GEC team as it is really something unique here in Sabah. We have a really fun working and studying environment here and it really does feels like one big family for the staff and the students. I really enjoy speaking with all our International Students.

My name is Ben from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. I am the Operations Manager here at GEC, that means my job is to make sure that everything runs smoothly both in and outside of GEC. For all GEC Students, together with Sam I will be coordinating the organised tour activities that we conduct for the students. So if there is something you want to try or do in Sabah, be sure to let me know and I will try my best to make it a reality! I believe there needs to be a balance between studying hard and having a good time, if you enjoy what you are doing then you will be able to do it well so be sure to give yourself enough time to relax and enjoy during your time here at Kota Kinabalu. We have a really fun working and studying environment here and it really does feels like a home away from home for the staff and the students. I really enjoy going scuba diving with our International Students, its always guaranteed fun and a great way to spend the weekend.