Kindergarten Primary School
Kindergarten Primary School

GOVERNANCE

Ian Barnes
Ian Barnes
Principal
Ian Barnes
Principal
  • Over 17 years of experience in international education, including over 10 years as a principal, with expertise in both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and UK curricula.

  • Holds two PGCEs (Postgraduate Certificates in Education), QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), a BA in English, and an MA in International Liaison and Communication.

  • Successfully implemented KS3, GCSE, and A-Level programs in UK grammar schools, as well as A-Level courses in a college setting.

  • Has led schools in Shanghai, Qingdao, and Ningbo to achieve COBIS membership, IB PYP and DP authorization, and Cambridge International accreditation—enhancing school effectiveness and reputation by meeting rigorous global standards.

Alexander Lawton
Alexander Lawton
PYP coordinator
Alexander Lawton
PYP coordinator
  • PGCE qualification from the University of Cumbria, UK.

  • 11 years of international teaching experience in China.

  • Extensive experience aligning international curricula with the IB framework.

  • Background in adolescent mental health and social work in the UK, supporting student well-being and pastoral care.

  • Experienced in leading workshops on IB curriculum design and inquiry-based learning.

  • Skilled in delivering professional development and fostering collaborative teaching teams.

  • Trilingual: Portuguese, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Oreo Gong
Oreo Gong
Kindergarten Vice Principal
Oreo Gong
Kindergarten Vice Principal
  • More than 10 years of rich experience in operation and management of international kindergartens, proficient in IB education system, Montessori education system and Japanese education system;

  • IB certification, Japanese 0-3 years old childcare certification, health worker certification;

  • AMI 0-3 years old certification, CSM 2.5-6 years old kindergarten principal certification and 6-9 years old kindergarten-primary school transition certification, able to smoothly guide children from K0 to elementary school;

  • Senior professional kindergarten principal certification, positive discipline parent lecturer;

  • Excellent preschool education expertise and educational leadership;

Summer Zhang
Summer Zhang
PYPK coordinator
Summer Zhang
PYPK coordinator
  • PYP Coordinator

  • Over 15 years in early childhood education, with more than 15 years specializing in IB schools. Expertise in curriculum development and management, with a talent for designing and implementing IB PYP programs.

  • Served as PYP Coordinator and Deputy Principal, successfully guiding a school through IB accreditation.

  • Professional Background: Worked at a renowned IB and Montessori kindergarten in Ningbo, integrating diverse educational philosophies.

  • Focuses on student capability development, excels in parent communication and relationship building, and is committed to creating a learning environment filled with love, respect, and exploration.

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Concordia International School Ningbo serves students from age 3 to age 18 and provides a rigorous, globally focused education that fosters inquiry, knowledge empathy, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning.