Both the Chinese and Foreign Principals, and the leadership team of Sedbergh School are highly experienced in education and teaching management. Leading an excellent international faculty team, they provide students with a quality education that draws on the strengths of Chinese and foreign education systems.
In such an environment where Chinese and Western teachers complement each other, students will develop an ardent love for Chinese culture, and perceive the charm of diverse cultures and gain a broad international perspective.

Logan Xu
Maths Teacher
Studied in Fuzhou No.1 High School
Graduated with both Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Tianjin University
Won First Prize in maths competition several times in school
Won Second Prize in US mathematical modeling competition
UKMT math competition gold medal coaches

Vivian Chen
Maths Teacher
Bachelor of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Changchun Normal University
Previously worked as an ASB and IGCSE Mathematics Teacher at an international school

Phoebe Zhao
Chinese Teacher
Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL), Xiamen University
5 years of experience in international Chinese education
High School Chinese Teaching Qualification Certificate
Former Chinese Teacher at Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand,and awarded "Outstanding Chinese Teacher" by Confucius Institute

Ann Wu
Chinese Teacher
Hunan Normal University, Bachelor of Chinese Language and Literature
12 years of experience in junior high school Chinese language education and teaching, including 6 years in public schools and 6 years in international schools.
participated in teaching competitions organized by provincial and municipal education bureaus and have won awards on multiple occasions.
possessing a solid foundation in Chinese language professional courses and a bold spirit of innovative teaching.
During 6 year in public schools, continuously served BZR for two complete MS high school classes, teaching Chinese from grade 7 to grade 9.
During 6 year period at the SED MS Bilingual Department,served as a Chinese teacher and BZR.

Sandy Huang
Chinese Teacher &JS SENDCo
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, Fujian Normal University
A decade of teaching experience overseas and in international schools
Holder of Teacher Certification for Middle School Chinese and International Chinese Language Teacher Certificate
Extensive in‑depth experience with Collaborative Learning Communities

Alexey Khodyka
Science Teacher
BA in Natural Science, South Federal University
MA in Applied Linguistics, Don Technical University, Russia (Enrolled in)
IB Category 2 certificates in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies (no expiration)
TESOL certificate (2019, no expiry), Arizona State University
14 years of teaching experience
13+ years teaching Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science across IB, IGCSE, AP and national curricula
Russian “Teacher of the Highest Category” title and multiple teaching awards
Russian (native), English (fluent), Chinese & Spanish (basic), others conversational

Jack Cleary
Humanities Teacher
Technological University Dublin: BSc Business & Law (2:1 Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
With 4 years of international teaching experience
Has taught in Thailand, China, and other regions, proficient in cross-disciplinary English-medium instruction

James Hough
Humanities Teacher
University of Hull (UK): BSc in Geography
Manchester Academy of English: CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
15 years of global experience in English language teaching and management
Expertise in delivering IB/MYP/IELTS curricula to all age groups
With expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and team management; teaching experience spans schools in China, Indonesia, Poland, and other countries

Aria Zhang
Music Teacher
Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Music Performance Major
Specialised in oboe and piano
Soloist in the "Oboe Sound Concert" at He Luting Concert Hall
Performed in the "Red Source - Red Classics" symphonic concert at Shanghai Music Opera House.

Wei Chen
PE Teacher
A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Fujian Normal University
A Teacher Qualification Certificate in China and a Title of Secondary Senior High School Teacher
A National Basketball Referee & Athlete
China Youth Football Foundation Excellent Coach of School Football
16 years of teaching experience, including 12 years of bilingual teaching in international schools