International Curricula

Pioneers in global education An introduction to teaching in China with Dipont Education

Committed to developing and empowering our students Dipont Education is a leading Chinese educational services company with a particular focus on the delivery of international curricula to Chinese students. In partnership with a selection of highly regarded public high schools, we directly manage 22 centres delivering A Level, Advanced Placement and the IB Diploma Programme and support 5 additional schools in the areas of professional development, staff evaluation and consultancy. We also co-ordinate international exchange programmes, deliver college counselling services and a range of enrichment programmes at our partner schools and in Dipont’s ENREACH Learning Centres. In 2018, we will open two large private K-12 schools in Hangzhou and Wuxi catering for both Chinese and international students.

Making international education accessible A number of our students achieve some of the highest examination results globally and continue their education at the best universities in the world. As well as academic achievement, each centre strives to develop confidence and independence in their students in order to ensure that they are well prepared for their university careers. Through our programme and their studies, students develop awareness of other cultures and an international perspective, whilst at the same time retaining strong ties to their Chinese heritage. At present, Dipont has approximately 1,000 employees including over 400 foreign teaching staff. We have over 7,000 students currently studying in our international centres. Mission Statement To ensure that our excellence in teaching, curricula and programmes empowers our students to become successful global citizens, able to maximise their potential in life and future careers. Our Philosophy • Dipont Education is committed to promoting high level educational programmes to Chinese students by exploring and integrating global learning resources. • We focus on delivering excellence in education to our students in an international context with expatriate teaching staff. Programmes are taught in the English medium whilst ensuring students retain strong ties to their native culture. • Through our international programmes students can gain the valuable skills and expertise required to apply for top universities overseas and achieve academic success. • By working in association with some of the most well regarded public high schools in China, we ensure that students have all the support, expertise and direction they need for their current and future development. • The entire school programme encourages students to develop both academic and non-academic skills, enabling them to become creative, self-directed individuals able to succeed at all levels in higher education programmes abroad.

Our Goals • To ensure excellence in education, delivered by professional educators. • To collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and for all parties to benefit from cross-cultural links. • To continually develop our provision and range of educational services in response to the needs of our students. • To ensure that our management and support structures provide professional development and growth opportunities for all staff (teaching and non-teaching). • To strive for excellence in all we do. Company Background Dipont was founded in Australia in 1990 as a private emigration and visa consulting company, focused primarily on providing advice, support and services to Chinese students studying overseas. In 1994, Dipont began to roll-out in mainland China and established branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hangzhou and Wuxi, in addition to representative offices in the US, Canada and the UK. In 2003, Dipont became a senior subsidiary centre and associate partner of the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in China. This was a further milestone for the company in entering a new sector to provide direct educational services to Chinese institutions and students. Dipont adopted the strategy of co-operating closely with provincial educational administrations on behalf of CIE and individual public high schools. Great success has been achieved with this strategy and Dipont has become the largest provider of the CIE A Level programme in China. In 2009, Dipont became authorised participants in the AP (Advanced Placement) Programme and in 2012 we received authorisation for six centres to provide IB diploma programmes. Dipont Curricula Provision Students who wish to join our programmes, transfer to the centres once they have completed either their Year 9 compulsory education, or senior years one and two, in the Chinese system. In all cases, they are keen to study at higher education level overseas – primarily in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The A Level Programme Cambridge International A/AS Level is an internationally recognised qualification, taken by students in over 125 countries. The Dipont CIE programme includes IGCSE for Pre A Level (PAL) and the CIE AS and A2 Levels. IGCSEs are taught within one year, with students then moving onto the AS and A2 programmes. Expatriate teachers teach predominantly at AS and A2 level. Courses offered are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, ICT and Global Perspectives. English is a compulsory subject for all students throughout the programme, regardless of whether the student has passed English entrance requirements (IELTS/TOEFL) for overseas universities. Students can choose 4 to 5 subjects at AS level and in most cases take 3 to 4 subjects at A2 level. The Chinese school system places a great deal of emphasis on mathematics and sciences and therefore many students enter the centres with a very strong academic background in those subjects. Their background in business subjects can be limited and therefore more support for these courses is required in the PAL year. The AP Programme Advanced Placement courses provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit whilst at high school and stand out in the admissions process to colleges in the US and Canada amongst other parts of the globe. Dipont has developed a co- ordinated curriculum that builds on the strength of the Chinese national curriculum through the study of AP courses and the provision of academic English teaching. In some parts of the world, high school students can take AP examinations without having taken AP courses. The College Board, however, strongly recommends that the best way to prepare for an AP exam is to take a specifically developed AP course. For most Chinese students, taking the AP exam without undertaking a specific course is unrealistic due to the requirement to master concepts, display critical thinking skills and study particular content. Our students really benefit from our more concept-driven AP courses that can build upon their previous learning. We currently offer courses in Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Economics, History, Geography, Art, Music, Psychology and Computing. English, often with a strong literature content, is taught to all students. As in A Level Centres, students take a Pre-AP year in order to prepare them for the first year of AP study. The IB Programme The IB Diploma Programme is a highly valued pre-university preparation recognised in 140+ countries worldwide. All students study 6 subjects from the following groups: First Language, Second Language, Humanities, Science, Mathematics, and Aesthetics. In addition, they participate in the CAS programme, attend Theory of Knowledge classes and complete a 4,000 word extended essay. Students preparing to study for the IB Diploma complete a one-year Pre-IB course. This is a preliminary programme designed to equip students to progress successfully onto the Diploma Programme. For the first year, the programme focuses on the development of English skills and introduces the range of subjects available within the diploma to enable students to make an informed choice of their selected subjects. IGCSE certification is incorporated into the first year. Locations of Dipont Centres

Dalian, rated one of China's most liveable cities, is situated on the Liaodong Peninsula surrounded by the Yellow Sea. A main tourist destination, the many draws of Dalian include relaxing on the Changchun, the relaxed provincial capital of beach, strolling through the many green areas, or historical Jilin Province, is a gateway city to shopping in this young and prosperous city. China's largest nature reserve, the "Ever White Tianjin is an attractive city that is experiencing Mountains." It is a planned, easily navigated city an economic boom and modernisng at a Beijing, as China’s cultural and political centre, which boasts many public spaces and a friendly brisk pace. China's sixth largest city, Tianjin has a wealth of historical sites, modern social scene, as well as cultural sites such as the has dual city centres, the charming old city on amenities and a diverse range of activities on recreated palace of the last emperor, PuYi. offer. From The Forbidden City, Summer the Hai river and the quickly developing Binhai Palace and The Great Wall to a vibrant New Area, a special economic zone. nightlife and a burgeoning arts community – there’s a vast array to choose from. Zhangjiagang is a small city in Chinese terms, but still has a population of some 1.2 million through the city and outlying areas. It is well located close to Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing was the former capital for China Nanjing and Shanghai. It is a modern, clean, tranquil and during the Ming dynasty and, for a brief time, affluent area and was selected as a model city for China in before the establishment of the People’s 1993. Republic of China in 1949. It is now the modern, attractive and cosmopolitan capital city for Jiangsu province - with tree-lined streets and historical sites. Changzhou is an attractive city which boasts many prominent universities, tourist sites, environmental conservation schemes and a very prosperous economy. It is located in Yangtze Delta, and is well Xi’an is the prosperous capital of Shaanxi connected to many destinations throughout China. Province and was imperial capital between 1000 BC and 1000 AD. It has a vibrant culture with a wealth of historical sites - including the Suzhou is known as ‘The Oriental Venice’ with its network Terracotta Army, the Bell and Drum Towers and the city walls from the Ming dynasty. of canals and bridges. It is also famous for its traditional style of gardens, architecture and silk products. Proximity to Shanghai (about 40 minutes by train), has certainly helped the city develop a real cosmopolitan and modern feel against a more traditional backdrop. Jiangyin has a long history, but is rapidly developing as a modern and affluent city. Tai Shanghai, China's most vibrant and international city Lake is situated south of the city with the of over 23 million residents, is a study in contrasts. Yangtze River towards the north. It is Luxury high-rises, colonial historic buildings, food considered to be one of the most important stalls, and green spaces all are within the city centre, transport centres on the Yangtze. with modern western style suburbs and historical water towns a metro ride away.

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province Ningbo is one of China's oldest cities (founded and is one of the largest cities in China. It has 4800 BC) and historically a vital port city. The a long and fascinating history spanning the world's longest sea bridge (at 33km) has past 2400 years and is famous for its spicy Wuxi is one of the major cities in Jiangsu created an easy link to Shanghai and further cuisine and relaxed lifestyle. Sichuan province province. Traditionally a canal town, it benefits boosted this thriving economic centre. itself is a beautiful area to explore, and from being part of the economic hub in East Chengdu provides easy access to Tibet. China but retains a sense of its long and rich history. The scenic Taihu Lake area is south of Linhai，located near the coast in Zhejiang province, is the city and Shanghai can be reached in 45 a 1000-year old city. It balances progressive minutes by train. development with a sense of history and the ancient city wall is a popular tourist attraction. It benefits from good transport links to Hangzhou and Shanghai.

Hangzhou is often referred to as ‘the most beautiful city in China’ with its stunning central lake and surrounding countryside – the modern Shenzhen is reputedly one of the fastest growing cities city having grown and developed around the lake. in the world. Due to its proximity to Hong Kong, it was It is the capital of Zhejiang province and offers a chosen as the country's first Special Economic Zone in wealth of amenities and activities. the 1970s and has benefited from a huge level of investment. The climate is subtropical with some very attractive and dramatic landscape surrounding the modern city. 1 2 3 4

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Partner Schools & Teaching Centres 4. Ivy Experimental School, Zhangjiagang Directly Managed Programmes Having opened in 2000, this modern school has a student body of 2100 plus students (12 to 18 years old) A Level Centres: and has already won a number of awards. The campus benefits from excellent facilities and expansive grounds. The school is committed to a student-centred approach and a focus on preparing students for life-long development. The A Level Centre opened in 2005 and has 362 students.

1. Chengdu Shishi High School 5. Nanjing Jinling High School Shishi High School is the oldest known school in the world having operated continuously on the same The school enjoys a central location in the city and has a very attractive campus. Established in 1888, site for over 2,150 years. It has been a reputed key school since 1949, with an excellent reputation on with many eminent graduates over the years, it currently has 2,500 students from 16 to 18 years in a national level, and caters to 3,000 students from 15 to 18 years of age. Well located in the downtown age. The school has a strong belief in the promotion of education to enable all-round development and area, the A Level Centre opened in 2008 and currently has 122 students in the programme. provides a wide range of extra-curricular, as well as academic activities. The A Level Centre opened in September 2008 and has 170 students. 2. Dalian No. 24 Middle School Founded in 1949, Dalian No. 24 High School is a key public high school at city level and recognised 6. Ningbo Zhenhai High School as a model school at national level. It is very well situated in Dalian’s downtown area. Offering both The school campus is situated on several acres with very attractive gardens and good facilities. The Chinese and A Level curricula, the school serves grades 10 to 12 and currently has an enrollment of school has a rich history, with parts of the campus being devoted to excavated artifacts. It has an 1,690 students with 177 enrolled in the A Level Centre. Acceptance rate to tier one universities in China excellent reputation for high academic standards. Located outside the city centre and close to the port, is around 97%. the surrounding urban area to the school is quiet and relaxed. The A Level Centre was established in 2008 and has 170 students enrolled. 3. Hangzhou Foreign Language School Hangzhou Foreign Languages School (HFLS) is one of the most-respected secondary schools in 7. Nanjing High School of Jiangsu Province Zhejiang Province and beyond. HFLS was established in 1964 and has approximately 2,500 students on Founded in 1882, Nanjing High School of Jiangsu Province has enjoyed the reputation as a top school roll from 12 to 19 years of age. The ethos of the school is to develop excellent high school graduates with nationwide since the late Qing dynasty. Located on a picturesque campus, waterside pavilions co-exist outstanding foreign language skills, solid academic knowledge and creative ability. The A Level Centre with first-class facilities including science labs, an art museum, a beach volleyball court and various was established in September 2008 and has around 360 high ability students enrolled. auditoriums. The main campus has around 3500 students, and the A Level Centre (established in 2016) has 100 students on roll. 1 2 3 4

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1. Changzhou Foreign Languages School Changzhou Foreign Languages School is located in the north of Changzhou (about two hours’ drive north 5. Ningbo Foreign Language School of Shanghai). It is a state-owned, private-run, full-time high school, with students enrolled from Year7 to Year12. The school has more than 2500 students and about 300 faculty members. The Dipont centre On a beautiful campus within walking distance of Dongqian Lake, the AP centre of Ningbo Foreign was formerly affiliated with Changzhou Senior High School of Jiangsu Province but recently transferred Language School offers a very comprehensive AP programme. The centre opened in 2011 and has grown to Changzhou Foreign Languages School. Currently, there are over 100 students enrolled in the AP substantially with 240 students currently enrolled. It particularly emphasises liberal arts development by programme. offering the rigour of a full range of arts and humanities courses.

2. Tianjin Foreign Language School 6. Jiangsu Tianyi High School, Wuxi TFLS, is a key school directly under Tianjin Municipality and a model school by the National Association of Foreign Language Education of China. The campus is fully equipped with IWB’s in the classrooms, Established in 1946, Jiangsu Tianyi High School has over 3,000 students and is a ‘National Exemplary science and computer labs, dining halls for both teachers and students, sports facilities, multiple School’ with an excellent reputation on a regional and national level. The school’s motto is ‘honesty and auditoriums, beautiful lawns and a library. The Dipont AP Centre opened in 2012 and now has 147 sincerity’. The AP Centre opened in 2009 and has 314 students enrolled. The campus is very attractive, students enrolled. the school is well resourced and facilities are excellent.

3. Suzhou Experimental School Located in the heart of the High-Tech and New District of the beautiful city of Suzhou, Suzhou 7. Chengdu Shude High School Experimental High School was set up in 1994 and has 1500+ students from Grade 10 to Grade 12. Over Shude High School was founded in 1929 and is currently the largest urban public high school in Chengdu half the students enrolled in the school also board. The AP Centre started its first year of schooling in with over 4,000 students.Chengdu Shude (Guanghua Campus) AP Centre was established in 2010 and September 2012 and now has 112 students. serves 85 students from Grade 10 to 12. All courses are taught in English by a strong team of dedicated Chinese and international teachers. 4. Chengdu Foreign Language School Chengdu Foreign Languages School is a private school, established in 1989, and is one of 16 foreign 8. Linhai Foreign Language School language schools approved by the State Ministry. Most of the 5800 students are boarders, with an age Established in May 1994, Linhai Foreign Language School is a state-run middle and secondary school for range from 13 to 18 years. It is one of the top schools in Chengdu and Sichuan Province. The AP Centre, students in grades 7-12. It is one of three schools in the Huipu Education Group and has approximately launched in September 2009, has 253 students and 15 expatriate teaching staff. 2880 students. The international department, founded in 2013, is a small centre with 54 students and 5 expatriate teaching staff. A Level & AP Level: 1. Xi’an Gaoxin No. 1 Middle School Xi’an Gao Xin No. 1 High School opened in 1995 and enjoys the reputation for being the most academically successful secondary school in Xi’an. The international curricula centre opened in 2006 and has over 500 students taught by both Chinese and expatriate teachers. It introduced AP courses alongside the A Level programme in 2010.

2. Shenzhen Foreign Languages School Founded in 1990, Shenzhen Foreign Languages School (SFLS) is considered to be the most rigorous and well respected middle and high school in Shenzhen. Admission to SFLS is extremely selective. The International Curriculum Centre (ICC) opened in February 2010 and offers the AP Programme and a small A Level Programme. Over the past seven years, 100% of ICC graduates have been accepted by top 1 2 universities around the world. 3 4 A Level & IB: 3. Nanjing Foreign Language School Founded in 1963, Nanjing Foreign Language School (NFLS) is widely regarded as one of the top schools in China. Alumni go on to study at prestigious universities worldwide and it has been a leading school in international programme development. If offers A Level, IBDP and a Canadian (BC) Programme. 343 students are enrolled for either A level or IB Diploma with a further 300 in the BC Academy.

4. Wuxi No. 1 High School Located in an attractive 5-acre campus, Wuxi No.1 High School also benefits from its setting close to the downtown area. The school opened in 1912 and has 2,000 students on roll from 15 to 19 years of age. It is a key school in Jiangsu province and has received accolades on a national level. The A Level Centre opened in 2008 and introduced the IB Diploma Programme in 2011. There are 274 students enrolled across the two programmes. 1 2 3

IB: 1. The High School Attached to Northeast Normal University The Centre is located on a picturesque, leafy campus on the outskirts of Changchun. The host school was founded in 1950 and has approximately 8,650 students enrolled, ranging in age from 13-19 years. The international campus, opened in 2011, benefits from very good resources and facilities and has 194 students on roll. 4 5

2. High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University Established in 1954, The High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a very well- regarded high school in Shanghai. Currently there are over 1,600 students enrolled from ages 15-18. The facilities are good and include computer and language laboratories, indoor and outdoor stadiums plus dormitories for the large cohort of weekly and full boarders. The IB Centre has over 270 students.

3. Ningbo Xiaoshi High School Situated in the coastal city of Ningbo, Xiaoshi High School was founded as a private school in 1912. The IB Diploma Programme was introduced 100 years later in 2012 and now has over 190 students. The school is well located in the downtown area of the city, with a well-resourced campus and expansive Associate Programmes grounds and facilities. 1. The High School Affiliated to Renmin University, Beijing RDFZ is considered one of the best schools in the country and is consistently placed at the top of league tables for Chinese schools. The school’s leafy campus is situated within the education zone of the city and has a wide range of excellent sports facilities, laboratories and lecture theatres. The main school has 1 5,000 students and the International Curricula Centre currently has 720.

2. RDFZ XISHAN School, Beijing Xishan School (administered by RDFZ) is located about 20 minutes from the main RDFZ campus. It opened in the summer of 2009 as an experimental school for middle school and 10th grade students. The AP Centre was established in 2010 and has over 80 students in the programme. Facilities in the school are excellent and it was the first public school in China to be certified as an Apple Distinguished School.

3. RDFZ Chaoyang Branch School RDFZ Chaoyang Branch School is administered by RDFZ. It is centrally located in Beijing’s CBD, and is 20 minutes from the main RDFZ campus. The school was opened in September 2014 on a campus with outstanding facilities. The high school has been extremely successful and offers 17 A Level subjects with 800 students enrolled. 2 3 4. Beijing National Day School Beijing National Day School was established in 1952 and has more than 4,600 Chinese students, from 12 to 18 years of age. The school is also extremely highly regarded with a continuing aim to ensure its status as a model school in China. The campus is extensive and provides modern, first-class teaching conditions and facilities. The A Level Centre opened in August 2009.

5. Hangzhou No 14. High School Hangzhou No 14. High School, founded in 1904, is one of the best high schools in Zhejiang Province, China. The AP Centre was founded in 2012 with the mission to educate Hangzhou’s brightest students from a global perspective and help them to pursue further studies in major universities worldwide. Currently the centre’s total enrollment is 171 students. Requirements for Teaching Staff

Due to the expansion of centres and natural staff turnover, teachers are required each year in most subjects. General qualities sought include the following:

• Sound subject knowledge with the ability to cater for extremely committed, high achieving 15-18 year old students.

• A readiness to assume a share of the responsibility to develop the English skills of the students given all are second language learners.

• A belief in student-centred learning in order to develop the skills in students required for success in universities abroad. Why teach with Dipont in China?

Students Our model offers educators a unique opportunity to teach high ability Chinese students who are eager to learn – without the behaviour management issues that can be experienced in some teaching posts. Teachers who really enjoy the depth of subject teaching required at A Level, IBDP or AP level find this experience incredibly fulfilling. One of the key aims within each centre is to adequately prepare our students for successful university careers and for life overseas, in part developed through a modern, international style of teaching that encourages critical thinking, debate and application of learning. Our students, above all else, make teaching here a very special and rewarding experience.

Schools Our partner schools have unique histories and cultures, yet common themes emerge across all of them: high standards, committed students and a belief in the all-round development of young people. From the oldest school in the world (where our A Level centre in Chengdu is based) to the most recently developed institution, the commitment to the success of these programmes and recognition for the contribution international teachers make, is undoubted.

Company As the first and leading A Level provider in China, Dipont has the experience to understand the demands of foreign curricular provision to Chinese students and the methodologies required to deliver a successful programme. Our senior management team incorporates individuals from both Chinese and western cultural backgrounds ensuring cross-cultural ideas and communication. Our proven model allows us to offer a range of curricula and to provide a variety of related educational services required by Chinese students. Growth over the next few years will be extensive in this ever-developing market and Dipont are currently the leaders in this field. As a result, career development opportunities for individuals are excellent.

Culture The cultural experience is fascinating and a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in exploring this dynamic, diverse, beautiful and rapidly developing country. The chance to work alongside Chinese educators, to share educational philosophy and to generally understand more about Chinese culture, is also very rewarding. The food is wonderful and diverse across provinces, the opportunity to learn Chinese is available to all our staff and you are welcomed into this engaging culture on all levels. Benefits, Package and Support

Dipont offers very competitive salary packages. Other benefits include housing allowance, flight allowance, contract completion bonus, and worldwide medical/accidental insurance. Staff members benefit from a considerably lower cost of living compared to the west, hence disposable income is high.

In being part of a network of schools, there is the opportunity to transfer to other centres or programmes during your time with Dipont. We also actively encourage internal promotion for centre or curricula management roles.

In addition, Dipont financially supports staff to study for the PGCE with University of Sunderland if they do not hold a formal teaching qualification. Upon successful completion of the course, the staff member will progress to the ‘Qualified Teachers’ pay-scale and the costs of the initial course will be refunded over a period of three years should the teacher remain with Dipont. Before you start We will manage your visa process and entry into China and ask you to attend our annual two day conference involving all Dipont teaching staff. This allows you to meet the Dipont management team plus our returning staff and new staff from all centres. The conference will provide information about the company, the Chinese education system and the academic and professional requirements of your role. A separate new staff orientation is provided in each centre in terms of information about the city, the school and the centre. Our support staff organise your accommodation and assist you in all other matters required to establish your base in China.

When in post You are assisted with daily life matters and provided with administrative support by a centre co-ordinator and supported in all ways by your line manager. Leadership staff and subject teachers alike, have a network of counterparts across the centres and share ideas, resources and experience. Our senior management team travel around the centres on a regular basis to provide further support and direction. We want our staff to develop professionally with us and therefore have an established evaluation process, well-developed training provisions and a clear management support structure. Staff are able to attend training courses externally delivered for A Level, IBDP and AP, as well as internal workshops and sessions on a range of themes. What do we look for?

Educators employed in our centres need to have excellent subject knowledge and must be highly skilled, committed practitioners who can engage and stretch our students.

In subject teaching, opportunities are available for talented, recently qualified teachers as well as highly experienced and advanced skills teachers.

Centre Principals must have a strong track record in school management, demonstrate skills in multiple stakeholder communications and be an excellent classroom practitioner.

For all staff, appreciation for a different culture and an understanding of cultural differences is very important. The ability to adapt the teaching of a subject when English is a second language is also essential. Head Office Senior Management

Benson Zhang: CEO Benson established Dipont as a start-up company in Australia in 1990. From an organisation that originally provided emigration and study abroad consultation to one that is now a high quality educational provider, he has personally driven the growth of the company and continues to play an integral role in developing our services to support the needs of our Chinese clients.

Wang Di: General Manager Wang Di has spent the past 20 years working in the international education industry as a consultant, project manager and managing director. She joined Dipont Education in 2004 and has helped to establish new partnerships and implement AP and IB programmes in a number of schools. In 2013, she established Beijing ENREACH centre, which is a subsidiary brand of Dipont.

John Birchall: Academic Director John has held school principal positions in the UK and overseas for over 30 years as well as providing senior level consultancy services to schools. He joined Dipont in 2009 in order to help drive the development of the curricula programmes and to oversee the academic management framework for all international curricula centres in the Dipont network. Vanessa Cumbers: Recruitment Director Vanessa Cumbers has worked within the education recruitment and HR sector for 18 years in both the UK and China. She joined Dipont in 2009 as HR Director, moving to an exclusively recruitment focused role in 2013 as the company expanded. She also oversees Dipont’s subsidiary recruitment company.

Noel Li: Deputy General Manager Noel was born in China and relocated to the U.S where he worked for many major U.S companies. He returned to China to undertake a senior management role Jason Palmer: Deputy Academic Director setting up a number of international curricula centres Jason, originally from Ontario, has been an educator across the country. Noel joined Dipont in 2013 and is for 24 years with 12 years in administration. He responsible for all HR matters relating to expatriate originally joined Dipont in 2011 as a Centre Principal staff in Dipont’s international curricula centres. and has led two centres. In 2017, he assumed the role of Deputy Director with responsibility for supporting the AP Centres in the network.

Jane Zheng: Deputy General Manager Jane joined Dipont in 2017 and has extensive Stephen Fulton: Deputy Academic Director experience in Chinese secondary education. Formally a senior high school English teacher and then later Steve has been passionately involved in education for a Vice Principal, she has been honoured by Sichuan many years starting in the UK before moving overseas Normal University for her performance as a teacher and working in Switzerland, Greece and Malaysia. He and in her contributions to school leadership. joined Dipont 6 years ago and is now Deputy Director with direct responsibility for the IB and A Level Centre’s in the company.

Gary Tao: Deputy General Manager Caroline Lincoln: Deputy Academic Director Gary Tao has worked in international education for Caroline was AQM for English for 4 years before taking over 15 years. He was formally Vice Principal of over the management of the AQM team. She taught Informatics at Jiangsu College in 2001 and a director English Language and Literature to Years 7-13 for 10 for international affairs at a Nanjing based college years in the UK, combined with co-ordinating a China before moving to Chinese secondary education in Exchange Programme for students and teachers. 2008. Gary joined Dipont Education in 2011 as Project Caroline joined Dipont in 2013. Director. 9 4 6 1 2 3 5 8 7 10 11 18 13 14 15 17 19 20 12 16 21 22 23

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Centre Principals and Academic Quality Management Team

1. Abinash Sharma 6. Carel Lange 11. Greg SippII 16. John Humphreys 21. Bhrigu Deka 26. Cindy Boyd 2. Edward Eveniss 7. April Dorsey-Tyler 12. David Smith 17 Leo Clayton 22. Graham Turner 27. Rukhsana Saleem 3. Terrence Hopkins 8. Ryan Strugnell 13. Ian McCutcheon 18. Leigh Smith 23. Tony Fiortentino 28. Angela Curry 4. Paul Taylor 9. Mark Hughes 14. Neil Clayton 19. Kevin Lister 24. Hywel Bennett 29. Susan Kile 5. John Altman 10. Mark Quayle 15. David Bowen 20. Simon Attwood 25. Paul Taylor Suite 501, KIC Plaza, 303 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200433 [email protected] • www.dipont-edu.org