BISP graduate and former Cruzeiro Academy footballer Lauren Hoh has taken her passion for football to extraordinary heights, representing Malaysia on the senior national team, continuing her journey as a student-athlete at Trinity College in the United States, and most recently being named captain of the Malaysian U-19 Women’s National Team for the AFF 2025 Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — a proud moment for both Lauren and the entire BISP community.

Lauren joined BISP through the Cruzeiro Academy pathway, where her commitment, leadership and talent quickly stood out. Coming from Malaysia, she brought with her a deep love for the game, one that had been growing since childhood and had already taken her across the globe. At BISP, she refined her skills, developed her confidence and embraced challenges that helped shape her both as a player and a person.

During her time at the school, Lauren embraced the full boarding experience while studying, training and competing at the highest level. Her technical development flourished under Cruzeiro’s possession-based philosophy, and by her final year, she had grown into a team captain, leading with calm determination and inspiring her peers on and off the pitch.

Lauren’s story is one of resilience and drive. She came to BISP with an impressive background, including stints with boys’ teams in Malaysia, a place in the FC Barcelona training programme, and the opportunity to represent Malaysia at the Gazprom Football for Friendship programme in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. But behind her success was a journey marked by personal challenge, sacrifice and strength. Her time at BISP helped her channel those experiences into growth, empowering her to take the next step with confidence.

Since graduating, Lauren has continued to represent Malaysia at both youth and senior levels, including the 2023 SEA Games, and has earned a place playing NCAA soccer in the US. Most recently, she trained with the AC Milan and Liverpool academies—yet another milestone in a journey that has never stopped evolving.

Lauren’s journey from backyard games to international football is a powerful example of where passion and perseverance can lead. We are proud of her achievements and the inspiration she offers to young athletes, especially girls in sport.