Our team
THE LEADERSHIP
Mr. Ian Wilson
Principal CIS Lao Cai
Masters in Educational Administration
University of New England, Australia, 1998
Bachelor of Education
Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, 1982
Additional Qualifications
IB Workshops: Administration, Category 1, 2014
Diploma in Law LPAB, Sydney University, Australia, 2006
Graduate Diploma in Law, Wollongong University, Australia
Teaching Experience
K-6 Australia and Malaysia, Yr 7-10 Australia
Administrative Experience
Director of Schools, District Superintendent, Principal Kindergarten to Grade 12, 34 years
Albert Einstein School Director in the CISS System, HCMC, 5 years
Mr. Ian Wilson
Principal CIS Lao Cai
Duyen Tran
Vice Principal
Bachelor of Education
HCMC University of Education
Professional Certificate in Ed. Management
Hanoi University of Pedagogy, 2019
Professional Certificate "Leadership and Management in Education"
The University of Newcastle, 2020
"Power Your Skill - STEAM Up" Certificate
CoreLab, Taiwan, 2021
Administrative Experience
Representative of Vietnam in the Southeast Asian School Leadership Program, SEAMEO-INNOTECH, 2021
Teaching and Administrative experience
6 years in CISS system
Duyen Tran
Vice Principal
THE
LEADERSHIP
TEACHING STAFF
CIS LAO CAI
An inclusive curriculum requires a team of commensurately qualified teachers to best support student learning.
This has an impact not only on academic achievement but also on the development of core competencies and the personality of students.
Improving self-esteem in the learning environment increases students’ motivation to learn, and character education supports students’ inclusive growth.
Bianca Engelbrecht
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education. Hons in Education Support 2019.
PGCE Senior Phase & FET (General Science & Life Sciences) 2013.
Bachelor of Technology. Nature Conservation 2010.
National Dip. Nature Conservation 2006.
National Dip. Travel & Tourism 1999.
Teaching Experience:
10 years teaching Science in International Schools Environment Science (General), Math, Social Studies, STEM and Global Perspectives and Learner Support.
André Bolton
Qualifications:
BA Hons English Literature, University of the West of England 2014.
Cambridge English CELTA 2016.
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Dip. 1 Trumpet, Grade 8 Piano, Grade 5 Theory.
Teaching Experience:
6 years ESL Teacher International House, Portugal and Switzerland.
ESL and IELTS Senior Teacher, Trainer and Mentor, Vietnam.
Lecturer of Critical Thinking, Debate, International Study and IELTS, Banking Academy of Vietnam – International School of Banking.
Edwin Villaganas
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics , Cataingan Municipal College 2018 Licensed Professional Mathematics Teacher in the Philippines.
Teaching experience:
1 year mathematics and English teacher at Yadah Christian School.
1 year mathematics teacher, Victory International School Ho Chi Minh city.
Natasha Ocktora
Qualifications:
Master of Arts in Urban Education – ESL Specialization, New Jersey City University, 2018
English Language Program, University of Pennsylvania, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English Applied Linguistics, State University of Medan, 2011
Fulbright Scholar 2016.
Alpha Delta Kappa – International Teacher Education 2016
Teaching experience:
6 years teaching experience at international schools in Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
6 years teaching experience in formal English language education
Gemarie Bisual
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Major in English, The University of Mindanao, 2012. Master of Arts in Basic Education Major in Teaching English, Davao del Norte State College, 2020.
Licensed Professional Teacher, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines).
Teaching Experience:
9 years in the Philippine Public School System. 2 years of teaching experience in Vietnam.
Bianca Engelbrecht
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education. Hons in Education Support 2019.
PGCE Senior Phase & FET (General Science & Life Sciences) 2013.
Bachelor of Technology. Nature Conservation 2010.
National Dip. Nature Conservation 2006.
National Dip. Travel & Tourism 1999.
Teaching Experience:
10 years teaching Science in International Schools Environment Science (General), Math, Social Studies, STEM and Global Perspectives and Learner Support.
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André Bolton
Qualifications:
BA Hons English Literature, University of the West of England 2014.
Cambridge English CELTA 2016.
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Dip. 1 Trumpet, Grade 8 Piano, Grade 5 Theory.
Teaching Experience:
6 years ESL Teacher International House, Portugal and Switzerland.
ESL and IELTS Senior Teacher, Trainer and Mentor, Vietnam.
Lecturer of Critical Thinking, Debate, International Study and IELTS, Banking Academy of Vietnam – International School of Banking.
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Edwin Villaganas
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics , Cataingan Municipal College 2018 Licensed Professional Mathematics Teacher in the Philippines.
Teaching experience:
1 year mathematics and English teacher at Yadah Christian School.
1 year mathematics teacher, Victory International School Ho Chi Minh city.
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Ron Connors
Qualifications:
Master of International Education Framingham State College 2001
BA Law and Society University of California 1986
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Abdelkader Zerdani
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Anglo-American Studies 2013.
Post-graduate studies in Anglo-American Studies 2015.
Teaching Experience:
7 years Teaching experience.
1 year School Executive experience.
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Nazmy Nagdy
Qualifications:
Bachelor of English Tanta University.
Education Diploma – Cairo University.
Teaching experience:
17 years of experience as an ESL teacher in Egypt and overseas, 7 years in Vietnam.
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Natasha Ocktora
Qualifications:
Master of Arts in Urban Education – ESL Specialization, New Jersey City University, 2018
English Language Program, University of Pennsylvania, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English Applied Linguistics, State University of Medan, 2011
Fulbright Scholar 2016.
Alpha Delta Kappa – International Teacher Education 2016
Teaching experience:
6 years teaching experience at international schools in Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
6 years teaching experience in formal English language education
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Gemarie Bisual
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Major in English, The University of Mindanao, 2012. Master of Arts in Basic Education Major in Teaching English, Davao del Norte State College, 2020.
Licensed Professional Teacher, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines).
Teaching Experience:
9 years in the Philippine Public School System. 2 years of teaching experience in Vietnam.
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EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Strong early learning programs, a well-developed curriculum, highly qualified and trained teachers, and high standards contribute to students reaching their full potential.
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QUALITY TEACHERS
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS
Best trained Teachers
Flexible problem - solving approach
Support the critical thinking of students
Are respected and welcomed
