Our Leadership & Faculty

World-class academic guidance shaping global leaders

Principal

Dr. P Padmanabhan

Head of School

Distinguished Career Highlights
  • Senior Deputy Director (2017 - 2026)
    Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU, Singapore
  • Research Associate (2003 - 2005)
    Stanford Medical School, Stanford University, USA
  • Visiting Scientist
    Dept. of Microbiology, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
  • Consultant
    Clinical Imaging Research Centre (CIRC), National University of Singapore (NUS)
Welcome Message

From the Desk of the Principal

"Welcome to Toppers International School, where academic excellence meets absolute student support within a structured learning framework."

At Toppers International School, our goal is to provide students with a structured, focused, and supportive academic environment that prepares them for future success.

With years of experience in higher education and academic leadership, I strongly believe that the most critical years in a student’s journey are the formative secondary years. During this period, clarity, discipline, and guidance make all the difference.

Our integrated academic model ensures that students receive not just education, but direction—eliminating the need for external support and enabling them to focus on achieving their full potential.

We are committed to building confident, capable, and future-ready students.

The Office of the Principal
Toppers International School, Singapore

Our Expert Teaching Faculty

Our core classroom specialists maintain an intentional 1:12 student-teacher ratio to ensure close mentorship and personal academic attention for every single student.

Faculty member
Dr. P Padmanabhan
Head of School

Former Senior Deputy Director, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU Singapore, and an internationally recognized expert in neuroimaging and nanomedicine. Over 30 years of research experience with 160+ scientific publications and extensive contributions to translational neuroscience.

Faculty member
Dr. Arivukkarasu Jayaraman
Mathematics

A highly experienced Mathematics educator with a PhD in Mathematics and a Bachelors in Education. He has amassed 23 years of teaching experience in IGCSE and IB curricula, demonstrating a deep commitment to education and student success.

Faculty member
Mr. S P Mudaliyar
Economics

He has secured a Masters in Business Administration and Masters in Commerce. He is a Dedicated educator with twenty years of rich teaching experience, having trained numerous students in Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics. He has been guiding young minds in the Cambridge and IB curricula for over 8 years. In addition to that he adds a strong earlier corporate career in accountancy, book-keeping, auditing, office administration and inventory management — giving lessons authentic, real-world commercial context.

Faculty member
Mr. S Senthilmurugan
Humanities

With an impressive academic background that includes an MA and MPhil, as well as a Bachelor of Education, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He has been teaching young minds over the past 15 years in IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula.

Faculty member
Ms. Rashida T P
English

With over 20 years of teaching experience and a Masters in English Literature , she is a distinguished English educator renowned for her expertise in the IB and IGCSE curricula. She has a deep knowledge of the Cambridge Pathway from Lower Secondary (CLSP) to IGCSE and A Levels. Her student-centered approach fosters a passion for language and literature, helping learners develop strong communication skills, critical thinking, and lifelong confidence.

Faculty member
Mr. A Gnana Guru
Physics

With a Master’s degree in Physics and a Bachelor of Education, he is an accomplished educator with significant experience teaching the IB and IGCSE curricula. His engaging and concept-driven approach inspires students to develop scientific curiosity, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of Physics.

Faculty member
Ms. Nallammai Periyanan
French

An accomplished French language educator with an M.A. in French Language and Literature, graduating as a First Rank Holder and Gold Medalist. With extensive experience teaching IGCSE, PYP, and CBSE French, she combines academic excellence with international teaching experience and advanced DALF certifications, inspiring students to develop linguistic proficiency and a deeper appreciation of French language and culture.

Faculty member
Ms. Dona Nishadi
English

A dedicated English educator with professional qualifications in Teaching English as a Second Language and Early Childhood Education. With experience in Cambridge KET/PET preparation, GCE O-Level examination support, and private tutoring, she brings a student-centred approach to language learning, fostering communication skills, confidence, and a strong foundation in English.

Faculty member
Mr. Chacko P
Chemistry

An accomplished Chemistry educator with an MSc in Chemistry and B.Ed., dedicated to making complex scientific concepts engaging and accessible. His experience teaching the IGCSE and IB Diploma curriculum helps students build strong conceptual foundations, critical thinking skills, and confidence in Chemistry.

Faculty member
Mr. Nived
Biology

A dedicated Biology educator with over 10 years of teaching experience across CBSE, ICSE, ISC, IB Diploma, IGCSE, and A-Level curricula. Holding an M.Sc. in Zoology and a B.Ed. in Natural Science , Nived specializes in making complex biological concepts engaging and accessible while fostering scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence among students.

Faculty member
Ms. Madhuri Jitendra Deshmukh
Hindi

She holds a Masters Degree along with an A-Level qualification from Singapore’s Ministry of Education and has completed a course at Singapore Polytechnic. With over 13 years of teaching experience at primary and secondary levels, she is dedicated to delivering engaging Hindi lessons, nurturing language proficiency, and fostering students’ confidence and holistic development.

Faculty member
Ms. Thuvarahan Thakshayini
Tamil

She holds a Bachelors Degree with Second Upper-Class Honours and a Diploma in Library & Information Science. She has extensive teaching experience across primary and secondary levels and has also completed IB PYP Category 1 training and Wordsmith Basic Tutor Training, bringing expertise in multilingual education, student mentorship, and holistic student development. Being A passionate Tamil educator, she fosters language proficiency, cultural appreciation, and effective communication skills while nurturing a love for Tamil literature and heritage.

Faculty member
Mr. Akhil
Computing

A skilled Computing educator with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s in Education. Passionate about technology and innovation, he leverages his experience in the IB and IGCSE curricula to help students develop computational thinking, problem-solving skills, and digital confidence.