Explore our tailored British Curriculum, and how we made it effective to our children.
Head of School
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Arts, Master of Education, PGCE, NPQH
Stephen O’Connor joins the school with over 30 years of experience in education, including 20 years serving as a Head of School. Originally from the North West of England in the United Kingdom, he began his career in the UK, teaching in the Liverpool and Lancashire regions before embarking on an international career that has shaped his global perspective.
Mr O’Connor spent 16 years in Thailand working at two leading British international schools, followed by eight successful years in China, where he served as Head of two schools. Throughout his leadership roles, he has consistently driven improvements in academic performance across all sections of the schools he has led, with a particular emphasis on raising standards in English.
He is committed to fostering environments where both students and staff can thrive. Mr O’Connor believes that a happy school is a productive one, where students, staff, and parents feel proud to be part of a progressive, inclusive, and enriching community. His leadership philosophy is student-centered, focusing on individual growth and supporting each learner’s developmental journey.
Known for his collaborative and communicative approach, Mr O’Connor employs a wide range of strategies to guide, support, and coach both students and staff, ensuring that every individual reaches their full potential.
Over the course of his career, Mr O’Connor has taught and supported Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education. He has extensive experience overseeing curriculum development and pedagogical practice, ensuring that learning is engaging, meaningful, and effective. He is also highly experienced in international accreditation processes, achieving a 100% success rate over 25 years in international education.
Mr O’Connor holds a Master of Education in Advanced Teaching and Learning, a Master of Arts in Educational Management, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, and a Bachelor of Science with Honours. He also holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship, along with additional qualifications in leadership and second language learning.
Head of Early Years
Bachelor of Humanities, Master of Education, PGCEi
Jodi-Anne Bond has been living and working in Thailand as an early years educator for the past seven years. She graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and later obtained her Postgraduate Certificate in Education and a Master’s in Education.
Jodi-Anne is passionate about nurturing a lifelong love of learning in young children. She believes that each child is unique and deserves individual care, attention, and thoughtfully planned opportunities for academic and personal growth.
Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the Curiosity Approach and play-based learning, with a strong emphasis on recognising the child as capable, competent, and at the heart of the learning journey. Jodi-Anne believes in fostering environments that spark wonder, encourage exploration, and honour each child’s voice and individuality. She values open-ended resources, authentic experiences, and meaningful relationships as the foundation for deep, holistic learning. By creating spaces where children feel safe, seen, and empowered, she supports them in becoming confident, curious, and independent thinkers.
Head of Primary
Bachelor of Science, PGCE
Michael Anderson brings extensive leadership experience across international schools in Thailand, Laos, China, and the United Kingdom, having served as Head of School, Headmaster, Deputy Head, and Founding School Leader. Throughout his career, he has successfully led whole-school improvement through strategic planning, curriculum leadership, and organisational development. His experience includes delivering NCUK, Oxford International, and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), while consistently raising academic standards, strengthening safeguarding and pastoral care, and leading successful accreditation and quality assurance processes.
A collaborative and student-centred leader, Mr Anderson is committed to building high-performing teams through coaching, professional development, and evidence-informed practice. He believes that outstanding schools are founded on strong relationships and a culture of continuous improvement, where students are encouraged to become confident, independent, and globally minded learners, and where staff, parents, and the wider school community work together towards a shared vision of excellence.
Head of Secondary, IB Coordinator
Bachelor of Science,
PGDip in Industrial Relations, ProfGCE
A graduate Environmental Scientist, Silvie Edwards has over 30 years of experience as an educator teaching both Chemistry and Biology to Advanced Level.
As a former Founding Principal of an IB Diploma School in China, she is a firm believer in the value of holistic education and intercultural awareness. As such, she has dedicated the last 10 years as IB Coordinator to leading schools to IB Diploma accreditation in China, Thailand and Singapore. Prior to that, she worked to help a growing British international school in Spain develop a bilingual Bachillerato and CIE A Level Programme.
With more than 20 years in senior management, Silvie has held several other leadership roles including, Vice Principal, Head of Secondary, Head of Sixth Form, Examinations Coordinator and was a Senior Boarding Mistress and teacher for 17 years in the private British Boarding Sector.
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