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Matthew Onwumah
Teacher of Science
- University of Port Harcourt – BSc Microbiology (Hons)
- University of Port Harcourt – MSc. Microbiology
- University of Nottingham - PGCEi
- Gems Founders School – Higher Level Teaching Ass.
- Our Lady of Lourdes School – Science Teacher
- Tarabya British School – Science Teacher

Mark Williams
Teacher Year 3
- University of Central Lancashire - Ba Hons Animation/Fine Art
- Cambridge School of English CELTA
- University of Cumbria - PGCE
- Shinjeong Elementary School, South Korea - EAL Teacher
- Jeju Elementary School, South Korea - EAL

Thomas Hughes
MP1 Co-ordinator and Teacher of Year 2
- BA Durham University: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
- Durham University: PGCE, QTS (1 year)
- St George International School, Bulgaria – Year 5 Primary English teacher
- Greengates International School, Mexico – Year 3 Primary Teacher
- Cambridge International School, Moscow – Year 1 Teacher

Vivienne Rose
Teacher of Year 3
- Massey University, NZ. Bachelor of Education
- Palmerston North Teachers’ College Diploma of Teaching
- University of Cambridge Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- British International School Serbia. Teacher of Year 3
- Cambridge International School Armenia, Teacher of Years 3 and 4
- Cambridge International School Moscow, Teacher of Years 3 and 4

Rob Mitchell
Science Teacher
- University of Kent – BSc (Hons) Biology
- Sheffield Hallam University – Secondary PGCE (Science)
- All Saints Catholic High School – Science Teacher

Anastasia Aviss
Teacher of Year 1
- Professional communication in English and Spanish languages at Moscow State Linguistic University (Bachelor's degree)
- Hotel manager at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (Bachelor's degree)
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language at International Open Academy
- EYFS Teaching Advanced Level 3 and Level 4 at International Open Academy
- Speech development of preschool age children – for Russian speakers
- Reception teacher at the British School of Lome
- Learning Assistant in Year 2 and Russian curriculum teacher at Cambridge International School Moscow
- Learning Assistant at Year 1 at Brookes Moscow

Paul Appleby
Teacher of Year 5
- University of South Australia, Bachelor of Teaching (primart)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Croydon, UK Montessori Preschool Diploma (NAMC)
- Kaiwen Academy Beijing, Grade 5 British School Tashkent, Secondary English King’s School Manila, Yr 6

Michelle Cheng
Teacher of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Hons.), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
- PGDE (Music), Hong Kong Baptist University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Design & Development, IBE UNESCO
- Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science, University of Iceland
- St. Stephen's College (Hong Kong) - Teacher of Music
- Green Hills Academy (Rwanda) - Teacher of Music
- Ministry of Education (Singapore) - Music Specialist

Debbie Duckworth
EAL Teacher
- Manchester University
- Professional Studies in Nursing
- Tameside College - Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate
- International TEFL and TESOL Training – Certificcate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Lyceum Alpinum, Zuoz, Switzerland – EAL class teacher and Senior Girls Boarding House Mistress
- Lyceum Alpinum, Zuoz, Switzerland – EAL class teacher and Senior Girls Boarding House Mistress
- International School Manila, Philippines – Health Centre Manager

David Ayliffe
Teacher of Computer Science
- Wolverhampton University, Wolverhampton, England, BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a specialism in Software Engineering.
- Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, England: MA TESOL with Applied Linguistics
- Cambridge CELTA
- Cambridge DELTA
- Qualified Teacher Status (Computer Science)
- Post-graduate Certificate in Education from Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England
- Computer Science Trainee Teacher, Redhill Secondary School, Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
- Computer Science Trainee Teacher, Ormiston Forge Academy, Old Hill, West Midlands, England

Mike Duckworth
Head of Science Department
- Staffordshire University UK. Bsc Honors degree in combined science (Biology and Physics)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Secondary Science from the Open University
- Letovo School Moscow, teacher of IB Biology
- British International School Ukraine, teacher of science, Gifted and Talented student coordinator Lyceum Alpinum In Zuoz, Switzerland, Head of Science Department

Jade Geldard
Reception Class Teacher
- BA Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, England
- Assessment Only Route to QTS, University of Reading (3-7 year olds)
- EYFS Teacher
- Year Group Leader for Preschool and Reception
- Tapestry Coordinator
- Teaching and Learning Coordinator for the Early Years Department
- Preschool Teacher

Ollie Ives
Head of English and EAL
- BA in English and Art History (Joint Honours), University of Aberystwyth, Wales from 2006 - 2009
- Completed Graduate teacher program as a Secondary English Teacher in Essex, England from 2011 – 2012
- English Teacher at the British School of Costa Rica, 2019 - 2021
- English Teacher at the British School of Kuwait, 2015 - 2018
- English teacher and Head of Media Studies at Ras al Khaimah Academy, UAE, 2013 - 2015

David Rutene
Teacher Assistant
- IETT: Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Southland Institute of Technology, New Zealand: Sports Training and Development
- Harrow International School Shanghai – EAL Teacher
- International Academy Amman – Teaching Assistant/Sports Coach
- International School Ikast Brande – Teaching Assistant/Sports Coach

Leah Rutene
Assistant Head of Lower Primary and Teacher of Year 1
- University of Canterbury, New Zealand Master of Education
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
- Harrow International Shanghai, China
- British School Jakarta, Indonesia
- International Academy Amman, Jordan

Bettina Robertson
Nursery Teacher
- Master of Education, University of Essex
- Bachelor of Social Science -Psychology and Philosophy, University of Cape Town
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours Psychology, University of South Africa
- TESOL -Cape Town International School of Language
- PGCE - Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase University of South Africa
- Early Years Teacher - British International School Ukraine Dnipro, Ukraine
- Teacher- American International School of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa
- English Teacher- Ganseok Elementary School Incheon, South Korea

Elena Babitskaya
EAL Teacher
- Master Diploma (Master Degree equivalent) in Linguistics. Ural Federal University
- Bachelor Diploma (Undergraduate Bachelor Degree equivalent) in Pedagogical Education
- Diploma in French language translation and interpretation
- GA Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International
- Secondary French Teacher and ESL Support St George International School and Preschool / Sofia, Bulgaria
- Primary English Teacher Thomas Jefferson Institute / Mexico City, Mexico

Anna Ayliffe
Teacher of Year 4
- BA (Hons) in Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures (Tomsk State University)
- MA in Education (The University of Derby)
- QTS w/ PGCE, Delta, Celta, IELTS 8.5
- Haybridge Alliance SCITT (Hagley, England) - Primary Trainee
- Abdullah Gul University (Turkey) - Listening Coordinator
- Eastern International University (Vietnam) - Teaching Fellows of English Preparatory Studies

Gozel Appleby
Teacher of Year 2
- BA (HONS) IN ENGLISH STUDIES/TRANSLATION
- PGCE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
- BIBS HAIDIAN ACADEMY, BEIJING - HOMEROOM TEACHER
- IVY ACADEMY CENTRAL PARK CAMPUS, BEIJING - ACADEMIC DIRECTOR/ PRE-K 2 LEAD TEACHER

Gerald Toon
Teacher of Humanities
- Dubai International Academy, UAE - Teacher of Business Studies
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Brighton, UK - Head of Business Studies
- University of Brighton, UK. BA (Hons) Business Education QTS

Suzette Sanders
Primary Teacher

John Griffin
SENCO SEN Support
- University and degree UCNW History -Nautical Archaeology
- University and teaching qualification PGSE, PGSEN
- British School Benalmadena (Spain) KS3 Science, Math, PE
- British International School Almeria- Year 5 Outdoor Education
- WIST Year 7 Maths, Primary Wellbeing

Alice Bowers
Teacher of Humanities
- PGCE in Geography Teaching. Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA Geography 1st Class (Hons). Bangor University, University of Wales
- Level 1 & 2 Basic Counselling Skills. Harlech Coleg, Bangor

Elretha Koch
Head of Humanities and Examination Officer
- St Dominic’s International School, Portugal- Teacher of IB DP Geography and MYP Individuals and Society.
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - Department for Education, UK
- St Dominic’s International School, Portugal- Teacher of IB DP Geography and MYP Individuals and Society.
- British School of Costa Rica - Head of Geography
- St Nicholas International School, Brazil - Head of Humanities

Emily Hansen
Teacher of English
- IB training, CELTA and TEFL
- BA degree in Women’s Studies and English from UNBC in British Columbia

Chris Walker
Deputy Head of Secondary - Pastoral and Teacher of English
- Liverpool University. BA Combined Hons. English/History 2:2
- De Montfort University. Post Graduate Certificate of Education. English Pass

Anna Cowper
Head of KS 5
Teacher of English and Media Studies
Teacher of Science
- Royal Institute of Linguists, UK (Diploma in Translation)
- London Institute of Education (PGCE Language teaching)
- University of London (MA Russian Language & Literature)
- University Of Durham (BA Russian With French)

Sandor Lukacs
Teacher of Maths
- IB DP Category 2 Workshop, Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, Dubai, UAE
- IB DP Category 2 Workshop, Mathematics Standard Level, London, UK
- ELTE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SCIENCE, Budapest, Hungary Master’s degree – Qualified Teacher of Mathematics and Physics (MSc)
- PETŐFI SÁNDOR HIGH SCHOOL, Sárbogárd, Hungary Specialisation of Mathematics-Physics class, 5 Final Examinations (A level equivalent) with top grade results (A* equivalent)

Donna Roberts
Teacher of Year 6
- Manchester Metropolitan University, Business Management Degree
- University of Chester, PGCE in Primary Education

Ozen Kutlay
Teacher of Maths and Examination Officer
- Bachelor of Science Mathematics Bilkent University
- Teaching Certificate Bilkent University
- Mathematics Head of Department
- European Azerbaijan School - Math Teacher
- Gems International School, Al Khail - Math Teacher

Mr. Richard Tapp
Teacher of Humanities
- MA Hons (2:1) History, University of Aberdeen, Scotland UK.
- International Post Graduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE), University of Buckingham, UK.

Ms. Mandy Stiebel
Head of Creative & Performing Arts
- MA Drama Education, Middlesex University, UK
- HDE (QTS), Edgewood College of Education (Drama and PE)

Mr. Richard Reynolds
Teacher of Art
- Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Second Class Honours (1st Division) University of Northumbria, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK.
- Postgraduate Higher Diploma Fine Art, Slade School of Art, University College London, London, UK.
- Diploma in Art and Design, Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology, UK.