Meet our Teachers
All of our academic subject teachers are qualified, experienced, and professional. Our academic programmes are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), which requires that our teachers have appropriate teaching qualifications, such as a Bachelors or Masters degree and/or a PGCE in the subject they are teaching.
Our English language courses are accredited by the British Council, which requires that our teachers have certificate-level teaching qualifications such as the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults).
If you register to study at CIE for more than 4 weeks, you will be assigned a personal tutor who meets with you regularly and makes sure you are happy with your classes and your host family.
Angela
English Language, Business English
Angela lived abroad for 28 years in Austria, Denmark, Italy, Malaysia and Switzerland. During her time in Italy, she was instrumental in the implementation of the International Baccalaureate at the American International School in Florence. For the last 10 years she has lived and worked in Oxford - first at Balliol College, then at CIE. Angela trained at the Regent School in Oxford, and holds the Cambridge ESOL Certificate in English Language Training for Adults. She has extensive experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language to groups of up to 25 students, and to individual students. She has also taught Academic English, Business English and Medical English. She speaks a number of languages, and has a comprehensive understanding of the needs of anyone learning English as a second language. |
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Irma
English Language, Young Learners
After qualifying as a teacher, Irma taught English and led after-school clubs and activities for four years in a secondary school in Vilnius, Lithuania. She also had an unforgettable two-month voluntary experience in a primary school in Nairobi, Kenya. Irma joined CIE in June 2006 as an activity leader and EFL teacher. Her interests include sports, travelling, drama and movies. |
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Jeremy
English Language
Jeremy has taught English to Foreign students in Oxford since 1992. He is also a professional photographer and has sometimes incorporated photography techniques into language teaching. Aside from his teaching work, Jeremy was also a Liberal Democrat City Councillor for West Ward Oxford. "I love teaching English and cannot think of a better place to learn English than here in Oxford," Jeremy says. "I hope you have fun here while learning the language and immersing yourself in the culture. It is always nice to see the progress made and the enthusiasm caused by spending a bit of time in an English speaking environment. Good luck."
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John
English Language, Pre-University
In addition to his responsibilities as Principal, John takes a keen interest in teaching. Possessing Qualified Teacher Status and TEFL qualifications, John has a wide teaching experience. He taught A-Level History when he was Deputy Head of Cheney School, Oxford and for a short time taught A-Level Sociology at Sibford School and History at the College Stendhal in Grenoble, France. More recently, at Wycombe Abbey School—one of the top boarding schools in the UK—John taught A-Level History, Politics, Philosophy and History of Art, and helped prepare students for Oxbridge entry. At CIE, he has enjoyed making his contribution to both the General English and Foundation Business Studies courses, and taught the Philosophy component of the Pre-University course for Chuo Suginami High School. |
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Luke
English Language
Luke is CIE's Academic Manager, but he also enjoys teaching regularly. He began his teaching career in Turkey, where he stayed for two years, including 18 months in Istanbul. He then taught in Oxford for 5 years before moving to Spain, where he taught English in companies, universities, and in his own school for 6 years before finally returning to Oxford in 2007. Luke coaches junior rugby at the weekend, although cricket is his sporting passion. He likes travelling, reading, films, and generally spending time with family as well. He looks forward to showing you a bit of Oxford, a city he has grown to love, and hopes that your time at CIE inspires you to improve on your English. |
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