by yvelasco | 4 December, 2023 | Executive Committee
Group Chief Financial Officer
Darren grew up in Yorkshire, UK and was the first of his family to go to university (Loughborough), where he studied Physics.
Despite finishing with a first-class degree in Physics, he opted to become a Chartered Accountant, and over 30 years ago moved to London to start his career with PwC.
Since qualifying as a chartered accountant, Darren has worked in several senior finance roles in different sectors and has had the privilege of working with many people around the world and getting to know and understand different cultures. He has significant experience in tax, M&A and global portfolio management and has been in senior Finance Director roles at both divisional and Plc level in FTSE100 and FTSE350 companies and been through an IPO process floating Easyhotel Plc. Darren joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in September 2016 as Chief Financial Officer.
Darren’s wife owns a pre-school forest-based nursery for 70 children where you can find him most weekends enjoying the outdoors being the handyman and looking after the ducks, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. When not working, Darren enjoys spending time with his wife, four children and two dogs and is an active runner and keen 5-aside football player.
by yvelasco | 4 December, 2023 | Executive Committee
Divisional CEO – Asia
Having joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) as Regional Managing Director for Malaysia, Andy is now our Divisional CEO for Asia.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Politics, and a Master’s degrees in both Russian Studies and International Marketing.
Prior to joining ISP, Andy enjoyed a successful time at QS as Managing Director of the Enrolment Solutions division, helping universities with student attraction, enrolment, and retention services. Prior to that, Andy was Managing Director for Asia and Middle East for Hobsons, leading on strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and k12 and higher education sales and services.
Over the last nine years he has mostly lived in Malaysia but also spent two-years in New Delhi, India. Andy also spent 12 years working for a range of UK universities in a variety of senior international development roles, such as International Director at Coventry University. Andy has held several board and chair positions over the years with international education organisations, including EAIE and NAFSA.
by yvelasco | 4 December, 2023 | Executive Committee
Divisional CEO – Iberia, USA and Canada
Jeremy joined the team as Divisional CEO for Iberia, USA and Canada.
He has worked in global education for over 25 years; initially in the UK in university student recruitment and then supporting universities and schools worldwide to solve business challenges in student enrolment, retention, career readiness and learning management.
Jeremy has also lived and worked for 9 years in the USA running businesses for Hobsons, Blackboard and RM Education. He is passionate about the sector and looking at ways to improve outcomes for children and young adults by helping education teams create the best learning environments.
Jeremy sees his role in ISP as supporting the regions to deliver ‘schools of choice’ that will provide the best environments for children to grow and thrive. He has a Bachelors and Master’s degree and when not working enjoys sport and exercise. He has four children and spends most of his free time driving them to various sports and clubs!
by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | Global Citizenship
13 to 18 years
ISP MUN supports students as they learn about diplomacy and international relations.
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- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Self-leadership and interpersonal
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by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | Global Citizenship
14 to 18 years
Our exchange programme offers the opportunity to experience a different culture through a homestay and the chance to attend another ISP school for a month.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Global and interpersonal
by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | Global Citizenship
11 to 18 years
A great opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with different cultures and build international friendships through interactive activities.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Global and interpersonal
by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | Global Citizenship
5 to 18 years
With our partner, Street Child United, ISP students raise awareness for the rights and protection of street-connected youth.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Digital and cognitive
In partnership with:
by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | STEAM
8 to 18 years
This programme provides a unique opportunity for students to become citizen scientists and contribute to real-world STEM research projects.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Digital and cognitive
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by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | STEAM
5 to 18 years
Students grow their skills and teamwork by connecting with other ISP students to play fast chess in online and in-person tournaments.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Self-leadership, cognitive and interpersonal
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by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | STEAM
12 to 18 years
This multi-disciplinary project allows students to learn the importance of collaboration in achieving a common goal of producing a film.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Self-leadership and interpersonal
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by yvelasco | 27 November, 2023 | STEAM
5 to 18 years
This programme encourages artistic exploration by providing ISP students wtih guided activities to inspire their creativity. Their work is then curated and shared.
- October 23 – April 24
- In school
- Competencies:
Self-leadership and cognitive
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