how we teach

Ben started his teaching career in the UK before accumulating more than a decade of international experience across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Throughout his career, Ben has taught maths and the Theory of Knowledge in IBDP schools. He’s also held a variety of leadership roles, most recently as the Deputy Head of a large international school in Vietnam. Ben joined Nord Anglia Education (NAE) in 2015 and completed the NAE Senior Leadership Programme in 2016.

Ben believes that a first-class education is one that blends academic success with the development of skills that cultivate confident, principled, independent, and caring young people. This is best achieved through a broad educational provision that encompasses specialist subjects, creative and active pursuits, and service learning.

In his spare time, Ben loves travelling with his wife and two boys. He also enjoys cycling and running, as well as cryptic crosswords and reading.

After studying Primary Education and Environmental Science at The University College of Ripon and York St John, Chris began his teaching career in North Yorkshire. In 2003, Chris joined a Nord Anglia Education (NAE) school in Ho Chi Minh City, where he was a Year 6 teacher and Key Stage 2 Coordinator.

Chris joined BISB in 2005, subsequently holding a variety of leadership roles, including Numeracy Coordinator, Key Stage 2 Coordinator, and Deputy Head of Primary, before being appointed Head of Primary in 2016.

Since joining NAE, Chris has taken advantage of many professional development opportunities, including the Middle Leaders’ Development Programme and Senior Leaders’ Course. He is also our designated safeguarding lead.

Chris is passionate about the unique benefits of international education. He enjoys working in a vibrant, diverse community, where education stretches beyond the classroom. Chris also enjoys the school’s aspirational outlook, where everyone looks to improve themselves and support others to do the same. He teaches our students to be ambitious and become positive role models.

Outside of school, Chris enjoys keeping fit, travelling with his family, going on long dog walks, and enjoying the culinary delights of Budapest.

Amy’s career began in a large 14-19 comprehensive in Leicestershire, UK, where she taught English. After three years at a boarding school in Norfolk, Amy moved to an international school in Dubai in 2007, where she was appointed Head of English.

Her career within Nord Anglia Education started with an Assistant Head role at a school in Thailand. In 2017, she moved to BIS Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, before joining us at BISB in January 2022 as Head of Secondary. Amy has made the most of the many opportunities offered on the award-winning Nord Anglia University platform, completing the three-term Senior Leadership Programme and National Professional Qualification for Headship.

Amy is committed to helping our students be the best version of themselves, empowering them to go out into the world and make a positive difference. As Head of Secondary, she works with the wider BISB community to ensure students enjoy an exceptional all-round experience. She’s ambitious for both students and staff, and firmly believes that learning never stops – for any of us.

Away from BISB, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, running, cycling, cooking, and travelling. She loves to read, too, and counts Margaret Atwood, Donna Tartt, and Kazuo Ishiguro among her favourite authors.

Craig started his teaching career in South Africa. After progressing from Head of Department to Deputy Head through to Principal, Craig moved to the UK. In 2001, he joined an international school in Botswana before moving to BISB in 2010. He subsequently completed the Middle Leaders’ Programme through the National College and Warwick University.

As Head of Learning Technologies, Craig drives our 21st century educational approach. He is enthusiastic about the transformational benefits of education technology (EdTech) and loves the freedom and opportunities that international teaching offer. Craig also believes EdTech is a powerful tool that can personalise learning in new and exciting ways.

Away from school, Craig enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and travelling around Europe.

After starting his career at a large secondary school in the UK, Steve moved to the Middle East in 2000 before relocating to Southeast Asia in 2015. Steve is a highly experienced maths teacher who has also held several leadership roles, including Deputy Head of Secondary positions.

Steve’s vision of an outstanding school is one that actively meets the needs of its students, providing excellent teaching and learning in a supportive, dynamic environment. Living our ‘Be Ambitious’ ethos, Steve works hard to maximise the potential of every child, preparing them to become global citizens.

In his spare time, Steve is a keen cyclist and golfer. He has also completed an Ironman triathlon.

Shane began his career teaching in England where he worked in a range of schools and in various pastoral roles, including Head of Year, Head of House, and Director of Key Stage 4. Whilst working in his last school in Cornwall, he took part in international exchanges in Canada, Thailand, and Australia: this ignited his interest in international teaching. Following this, Shane moved to Budapest and he joined BISB as a Physical Education Teacher in 2019.

As he did in his previous schools, Shane quickly became heavily involved in the pastoral system at BISB and he initially took on the position of Year 10 & 11 Care & Guidance Leader before being promoted to his current role. Shane is deeply passionate about student well-being and is an advocate of restorative justice, a system that he has seen work effectively first-hand during his time at BISB. He is keen to continue the excellent practice already established at BISB, but he is also excited to bring innovative ideas to fruition within the school.

Shane has carried out formal training based around well-being, mental health, student safety, and working with students where English is an additional language, among others. He is keen to ensure that every student he works with has the opportunity to experience a positive, safe, and nurturing school environment. With this in mind, Shane works closely with his Care & Guidance team to help ensure this for the students at BISB.

As an educator, Shane favours a holistic approach that allows students to focus not just on academic success but also their social and emotional development. Further to this, he recognises that mutual respect and kindness are two key principles that help to build strong trust-based relationships with his students. Ultimately, Shane knows that students who feel listened to, cared for and valued are more likely to thrive and thus reach their full potential in all areas of their lives.

Shane is an avid learner and in his spare time he is learning the Hungarian language in addition to studying bass guitar. Outside of school he enjoys spending time with his wife, and they love to travel and listen to live music around Budapest. Unsurprisingly, as a Physical Education teacher he also loves physical activity and regularly paddleboards, cycles and runs.

Alok began his career in international schools with Dulwich College International in Myanmar, then moved to the Nord Anglia school in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and is now delighted to join The British International School Budapest. In his previous avatar, Alok advised blue chip companies on brand strategy and growth in China and India for a decade, after graduating from Warwick Business School in the UK.

Alok is passionate about the education space and the impact it has on the future of  individuals, communities, and societies. A lifelong learner himself, he recently completed the Green Educators Course from Green School Bali and an advanced digital marketing course from INSEAD.  

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, being an involved parent, reading crime fiction and history, travelling, and exploring cultures, art, and architecture. Joining Alok are his wife Eva, and sons Zyan and Zohran, who are delighted to join the BISB community.