Degree: Master of Music-MMus; Bachelor of music- BMus (Trinity College of Music, London);
Other Qualifications: QTS Bradford University.
Teaching experience: 9 years in UK, Japan, Egypt, Africa, Asia
Nationality: British

Music and travel are big passions of mine and I love to combine the two whenever I get the chance. For me, life doesn't get much better than traveling around India, learning the tabla high up in the Himalayas and immersing myself in the local culture. I also enjoy keeping myself fit and am an avid follower of English rugby. My next project is to work towards my Reiki Master qualification.

Degree: BEd (Hons) Physical Education
Other Qualifications: IHCD paramedic
Teaching Experience: 10+ years in UK, Africa, Middle East, Asia
Nationality: British

My hobbies reflect my teaching role in school. I love traveling, hiking and team sports. Anything that involves running, jumping, hitting, throwing and balls! I am also passionate about wine, international cuisine and thoroughly enjoy listening to live music.  

Degree: BA (Hons) English, University of Winchester
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 3 Years
Nationality: British

Rugby plays a huge part in my life, both as a player and a supporter of Gloucester Rugby Club. My time on the pitch is usually spent hanging around on the wing, although on one memorable occasion, I was put in the scrum. As such, I have the dubious honour of being the lightest forward in the club’s history.      

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Northumbria University), PGCE Secondary Mathematics (Manchester Metropolitan)
Teaching Experience: 4 Years
Nationality: British

When I am not playing with my abacus, I enjoy finding new places to explore. I love history and so far have tallied up a few of the great wonders of the ancient world, such as the Great Pyramid and the Temple of Artemis.  

Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Brighton University)
- Master of Science (Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine)
- Doctorate of Philosophy (Sheffield University)
Other Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary Science) (Portsmouth University)
Teaching Experience: 11 Years
Nationality: British

A long-standing interest of mine has been classic car restoration. Over the past twenty years, I have undertaken various restoration projects, including a 1968 Triumph Herald, a 1968 Morris Minor and more recently a 1988 Citroen 2CV. My next project will be a ‘60’s E-type Jaguar. 

Degree: MSc Information Technology (Keele,UK), BA Japanese & Korean (Sheffield,UK)
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 7 Years
Nationality: British

I enjoy the study of other cultures & languages, and living in South East Asia for the past few years has fed my appetite for travelling and experiencing different countries. I play racquet sports and recently started yoga. 

Degree: MA in 'Media TV and Video Production' (Bournemouth), BA Hons. English Language and Literature  (Leicester) 
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 10 Years, (+ 1 Yr Drama school & 10 years professional actor)
Nationality: British

This is my first time in China but I'm always up for a challenge. I like walking in places of natural beauty, playing racket sports and keeping fit. As well as keeping an enthusiastic eye on what's going on in the performing arts scene in both asia and back in the U.K, I enjoy writing poetry and many of the expressive arts. Once I am a little more acclimatised, I am looking forward to doing some early morning tai chi when I get the chance!

Degree: Bachelor of English Literature (Beijing Foreign Language University)
Other Qualifications: International Professional Certification Association-Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Certificate
Teaching Experience: 6 Years
Nationality: Chinese (Beijing Citizen)

I love cycling during holidays and like to cycle around different cities, both inside and outside China. My favourite holiday was a camper van holiday around England.  I love cooking and hope one day to run a Chinese cookery course at the British School of Guangzhou.  

Degree: LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws
Other Qualifications: LSF (Law Society Final Examination, UK), CELTA (Certificate for English Language Teaching to Adults), Certificate in Counseling Skills, Girl Guiding Leadership Qualification, TESMC Tutor
University: University of Leicester, UK
Teaching Experience: 11 years
Nationality: British

During my spare time at home, I love to spend time with my children, cook, read and listen to music. To keep fit, I enjoy swimming and horse riding. With my family, I love to travel around China and Asia. 

Degree: Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, New York University, 2005
Other Qualifications: M.A. in Special Education in Early Childhood
Teaching Experience: 10 years
Nationality: Indian

I can't get enough of food! I love to eat and experiment by cooking various kinds of international cuisines. My favourite is Arabic food! 

Degree: Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Other than teaching, I'm a full time mum. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and my favourite author is John Grisham. I also enjoy cooking but at the same time I love eating at different restaurants and trying out different cuisines. My all time favourite is Chinese food.

Degree: BA (HONS) Childhood Studies – Liverpool, John Moore’s University
Other Qualifications:
Teaching Experience: 6 years 
Nationality: British

Outside of teaching, I love to spend time travelling and keeping in contact with my large family and circle of friends. I also have a passion for food, although I am a self confessed terrible cook!  

Degree :  B.A. ( Hons) Geography, Newcastle University.

Other:  Post Graduate Certificate in Education

Teaching experience:  28 yrs -  England, Scotland, Hong Kong, Vietnam

Nationality:  British

I love being outdoors in the fresh air, whether it's skiing, golfing, cycling, sailing, walking, relaxing by the pool or lying at the beach. I love traveling and enjoy visiting new places to experience different cultures and food. At home, I love reading and I always have my Kindle with me. I am not a great cook so my husband and I often eat out and enjoy trying new restaurants and tastes.

Qualifications: Qualified UK BTEC Nursery Nurse; AMS Early Years Development; TESOL for Young Learners

Other Qualifications: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Teaching Experience: 10 Years
Nationality: British

My passion and interests revolve around my family, I’m a mother of two and devoted wife to the most wonderful husband. I enjoy life in general, a little yoga and watching the little ones around us as they fulfill their potential, they are a wonder and inspiration to us all. 

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (hons) in Education and Psychology
Other Qualifications: Diploma in Law, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Nationality: British

I'm really into my sports, especially swimming. Other than that, I enjoy listening to music, visiting new places and shopping. 

Degree: B.Ed (Honours) Primary Education
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 12 years
Nationality: British

My free time is spent with family and friends and I love fresh air! 

Degree: BSc Environmental Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Other Qualifications: PGCE, University of Sunderland
Teaching Experience: 2 years
Nationality: Canadian

In my spare time, I like to immerse myself in literature and can often spend a single day doing just that! I have a keen interest in literature from South East Asia and India as I enjoy the myths, stories and legends associated with those cultures. I am also an avid fan of collecting musicals from the 1940s and 1950s, especially those which star Audrey Hepburn, Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.

Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education- Junior Primary/Primary
Other Qualifications: 
Teaching Experience: 12 years
Nationality: Australian

Food is a particular love of mine. I’m eager to try the varied cuisine that China has to offer. I’m particularly fond of sweet food and am always looking for the ultimate chocolate dessert!

Degree: BA Hons (QTS) Environmental Science & Outdoor Education
Other Qualifications: National Professional Qualification for Headship
Teaching Experience: 12 years
Nationality: British

I like to think of myself as a skills collector. I enjoy making the most of the opportunities to hand. During my time at University in the English Lake District, I enjoyed a whole range of outdoor pursuits, including: advanced mountaineering, canoeing, sailing, skiing, etc. When teaching in England, I studied Martial Arts and became a 2nd Dan instructor. When working in Egypt, I took the opportunity to learn to scuba-dive and became a rescue diver. I also love riding my classic Ducati 888 motorbike, when it’s not raining.

Degree: Bachelor of Education (Honours), University of Northumbria
Teaching Experience: 16+ Years

10 years in Hertfordshire, England; Leading Science, Design and Technology and Physical Education.

4 years in Taiwan as Key Stage Two Leader.

2 years in Vietnam as Year 5 and 6 Leader.

Nationality: British

As well as teaching, I love learning through experience of new cultures and countries, so I spend weekends exploring on foot and via local transport. I keep fit through yoga, running, netball and walking. I love to read inspirational books and true stories of extraordinary people.

Degree: BA (Hons) History, PG Cert, PG Diploma, Sheffield Hallam University
Other Qualifications: Cert TESOL, QTS University of Southampton
Teaching Experience: 13 years
Nationality: British

What do I like to do in my free time? Give me nature! I love being outdoors and experiencing the diversity and wonder of our planet. One day I want to experience the glorious wilderness of the Antarctic and capture the perfect sunset.  

Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Chemistry (University of Northumbria)
Other Qualifications: MSc Environmental Analysis and Health (University of Swansea); PGCE Primary Education (Canterbury Christ Church University
Teaching Experience: 8 Years – in UK, Germany and Vietnam
Nationality: British

I love playing golf and hope to find somewhere in Guangzhou to improve my swing. I also enjoy traveling and have certainly made the most of living in Asia for the past three years – I am now looking forward to exploring China and learning Mandarin.

Degree: BA Psychology and Media (University of Leeds)

Other Qualifications:  PGCE, CELTA, FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate, Gaelic Athletic Association Foundation Coach

Teaching Experience: 7 years

I love spending my free time watching, coaching and participating in a wide variety of sports.  I thoroughly enjoy going on "expeditions" and intend discovering a great deal in China.

Degree: BA (Hons) Environmental Studies & Outdoor Education (QTS)
Other Qualifications: Level 1 Basketball Coach, BETA.
Teaching Experience: 13 Years
Nationality: British

I am a great lover of life itself!  I love the outdoors and try to spend as much time as possible exploring new places.  Previously I worked in Abu Dhabi and could be found Dune bashing and camping most weekends.  I love Basketball and look forward to coaching BSG’s team!

University: Manchester Metropolitan University
Degree: BEd (Hons)
Other Qualifications: TEFL
Teaching Experience: 8 years
Nationality: British

In my spare time, I like playing and watching football. My other interests include rock climbing and traveling.

Degree: PGCE University of East Anglia
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: I received my PGCE form the University of East Anglia and spent my first three years teaching in Norfolk. I then moved to the United States and spent three years teaching in North Carolina in a state school.  Following another year teaching in England, I moved to Colombia and spent three years in the Colegio Gran Bretana.
Nationality: British

Outside of school, my main passion is sport, especially football. I am a keen Middlesbrough fan and follow their results closely. Along with football, I also like to play tennis and to run. I am married with one child, Santiago, who attends pre-nursery at BSG.

Degree: MSc Educational Learning and Development (University of Lincoln); BSc(Hons) Agriculture (University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
Other: QTS, CELTA
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Nationality: British

My interest in travel and outdoor pursuits has led me to explore many different countries. I particularly enjoy visiting more remote areas and love the opportunity to go mountain hiking and camping. On a more regular basis, I enjoy reading and am passionate about cooking.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Music - Brunel University)
Other Qualifications: PGCE in Primary Education (University of Birmingham)
Teaching Experience: 7 Years
Nationality: British

When I'm not teaching, you may find me cooking up something tasty in the wok, discussing a favourite book at book club, walking my dog, running with my hubby, playing with my baby girl, indulging in retail therapy, working up a zumba sweat or trying to wedge my golf ball out of the sand trap on the golf course! I love holiday-planning, theatre-going, and my favourite meal of the week is Sunday brunch with a mimosa in hand!

Degree: BA Joint Honours in History and Sociology (Liverpool John Moores University), PGCE in Primary Education (University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne) 
Other Qualifications: Leadership Pathways from National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services
Teaching Experience: 7 years
Nationality: British 

I have a real interest in the expressive arts, and from a very young age have been dramatic. Although I like to keep this talent hidden, I am particularly good at tap dancing, and so have to stop myself from tapping down the BSG corridors whenever I hear music! When I’m not busy working at BSG, I love to go to the theatre, particularly musical theatre.

Degree: BA (Hons) Education Studies with Sports Studies                                                          
Other Qualifications: PGCE University of East Anglia
Teaching Experience: 6 Years
Nationality: British

I have a real passion for sport and have been lucky enough to represent my county at both tennis and football. My love for these sports has also allowed me to play at some magnificent stadiums and make many new and interesting friends. I also love watching films and reading biographical literature. I have a hunger for traveling and immersing myself in new cultures, so I am hoping to make the most of my time in South East Asia to enhance both of these past-times. 

Degree: BA (Hons) History (King Alfred's College, Winchester)
Other Qualifications: PGCE (University of the West of England); PGCIE (University of Warwick)
Teaching Experience: 5 years
Nationality: British

One of my main passions in life is teaching history and making it accessible and relevant to young people.  I seek every opportunity I can to visit historical sites and places of interest both on my own in the holidays and with pupils on school trips.  Outside of work I enjoy most sports, particularly football and badminton and I have recently found a new hobby in indoor skydiving.  This is my first visit to this region, so I can't wait to begin to explore and experience as many new things as possible.

Degree: BA (Hons) Town and Country Planning. Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Secondary).
Other Qualifications: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate.
Teaching Experience: 11 Years
Nationality: British

Travel has been a lifelong passion with a very long and winding (McAdam) road bringing me and my family to Guangzhou. Teaching geography was always going to happen, and fortunately it happened before it was too late. Teaching humanities in an international environment is a dream come true. My other, now fading passion, was following the fortunes of my local football team in England, Hartlepool United, who are officially the worst team in Football League history! 

Degree: BSc, PE, Sports science and social science (Loughborough University UK) 
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 16 Years 
Nationality: British  

I love engaging in a variety of physical activities. These include: Scuba diving, Skiing, Hiking and Kick-boxing, and the more traditional sports, such as Football, Cricket and Rugby. I am also a keen traveller and (very) amateur photographer, and I am fortunate enough to have travelled extensively around South East Asia and Europe. I enjoy learning about the history and culture of the different places that I visit.

Degree: B.Med.Sc (Hons) University of Birmingham                                                          
Other Qualifications: PGCE
Teaching Experience: 6 Years
Nationality: British

I love cooking and really enjoy experimenting with all the new Asian ingredients I find in this region.  Another interest of mine is playing in a pub quiz team each week, and since moving to Guangzhou, generally my team has always won a prize. At school, my interests are enhancing through playing games and engaging students in interesting practical activities.

Degree: BEng Civil engineering John Moores University, Liverpool.  PGCE (Science; main method Physics,  (University of the Wales, Aberystwyth)

Teaching Experience: 15 years

Nationality: British

The enthusiasm I have for teaching my subject has never waned and I find it very exciting to watch my pupils’ curiosity and understanding of the subject grow too. I always try to make my subject as relevant as possible to the world around us and believe that our natural environment is a great teacher. My interests are varied, but I especially love to travel and experience new cultures; I am grateful that my chosen profession allows me to pursue all my passions. 

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours) in French and Italian Literature, University College London
Other Qualifications: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Goldsmith's College, University of London; TEFL
Teaching Experience: 8 years
Nationality: British

It may go with the territory of being an English teacher, but my first love is words.  Poetry, prose or even a handy travel guide; I love reading.  When I'm not looking after my maniacal toddler, I can be found either playing the piano or attempting the warrior pose on a yoga mat.  After having taught in Poland and Kenya, I am now enjoying the flavours of China.  From the food to the giant shopping malls, it's all proving to be rather delicious.

Degree: BA (Hons) Design Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh)
Other Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma Design Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh),
PGCE Art Secondary Strathclyde University (Glasgow), TESOL Diploma, Trinity College (London)
Teaching Experience: 15 Years
Nationality: British  

I am never happier than when I have a camera in my hand!

Degree: Bachelor of Music & Music Technology (Kingston University - London)
Other Qualifications: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (University of Buckingham), ABRSM Grade 8 (Distinction)
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Nationality: British

Before entering a career in teaching I worked in the Pro Audio industry and also sang professionally with a number of choirs and choruses including the Welsh National Opera. In my spare time I am a keen singer/songwriter having played keyboards with a number of local bands in China including the ‘Hooligans’ and ‘1984’. My hobbies also include DJing, remixing and learning Chinese.

Degree: U.W.I.C- Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons).
Other Qualifications: Swansea University- PGCE (KS2)
Teaching Experience: 6 Years 
Nationality: British

In my spare time I am an active sports fanatic; I have had the chance to travel the world to watch and play various different sports. These include: Dragon Boating, Rugby Union, Touch Rugby, Rugby League, Badminton and Surfing. 

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Communications, University of Liverpool.
Other Qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Spanish & French (Liverpool Hope University College).
Teaching Experience: 5 Years
Nationality: British

Besides studying languages, I’m a keen musician and have been playing the drums for about 15 years. I’m also interested in traveling, martial arts, cycling and climbing.

Degree: BA Honours Languages and  International Business, Leeds Metropolitan University.

Other Qualifications: TEFL
Teaching Experience: 1 year

Nationality: British

I have a keen interest in travel and learning languages, and I have studied and taught in several countries from Europe to South Korea. This has enabled me to learn many languages whilst immersing myself in different cultures and society. I also have an active interest in a variety of sports.

Degree: Bachelor of Educational Technology

Other Qualifications: Teaching Certification of Educational Technology

Teaching Experience: 2 Years

Nationality: Chinese

You can always see a big smile on my face. I like to pass my smile to the people around me. I love doing physical exercises, and I’m good at playing badminton and doing yoga. Going out to explore and to experience new things is quite an exciting thing for me, while being at home just reading and listening to the music is also a very delightful thing to do.

Degree(s): Master of Chinese literature.
Other Qualifications: Qualification Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Advanced).
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Nationality: Chinese

I love reading and traveling. It‘s so interesting going to different places looking at scenes of how other people live and learn.  

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (English) 

University: The Northwest Normal University

Other Qualifications: Teaching Qualification

Teaching Experience: 3 years

Nationality: Chinese

I love English Literature, especially English classic novels. I also like to go to different places to experience different local cultures so staying in a strange place for a while, with a book at hand is Heaven for me. When I am tired of exploring by foot, I can explore the world in the book using only my finger tips and imagination- bliss!   

Degree(s): Master of Chinese literature.
Other Qualifications: Qualification Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Advanced).
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Nationality: Chinese

My number one favourite hobby is reading books and listening to music. I also like traveling, and I believe that you can charge yourself with invaluable knowledge from traveling.

University: The Philippine School Of Business Administration, Jakarta, Indonesia
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration

Other Qualifications: CELTA (Certificate for English Language Teaching to Adults), CELTYL (Young Learners), TESMC Tutor

Teaching Experience: 10 years
Nationality: Singaporean

In my spare time I am a keen traveller who loves to experience different cultures. I am particularly interested in cuisine from all corners of the globe. My hobbies include dancing, cooking and reading. 

University: De Montfort University, Leicester, England

Degree: BA (HONS) Graphic Design

Other Qualifications: TEFL, Cambridge ESL TKT

Teaching Experience: 3 years  

Nationality: British

I have discovered a love for teaching over the past 3 years and enjoy every minute of being in the classroom.  I like to take the opportunity to listen to others and improve my practice.  Outside of work, I love anything creative; fine art, graphic design and photography.  I also love learning Chinese and immersing myself in the amazing culture of China.