Education Committee

The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong (BritCham GD) has a history of support our Education members well through network, social and professional services activities through the formation of an Education Working Group made up of our members. Through this Educational Working Group, various work streams are formed with the focus and purpose to help members in their industry challenges and taking advantage of opportunities.

The Education Working Group roles are formed annually inviting key and experience experts from the pool of the BritCham GD members to support, guide and further grow the businesses of the Education sector for the wider BritCham GD members.

Jane Arden

Mrs Jane Arden is the Headteacher of LEH International School Foshan. She studied at both Liverpool, John Moores University and Liverpool University where she was awarded a BA (hons)in History, and a PGCE. Prior to this role, she was the Deputy Principal of Chengdu Westminster founding team, as well Director of Teaching and Learning and Head of English. Before that, Jane spent four year as Head of Academics and English at Wellington College International. With over 20 years in education, she has led schools to achieve outstanding IGCSE and A level results. Jane Arden has also worked as Assistant Principal examiner for AQA English language. Training and mentoring teachers is key for Jane in creating schools fit for the 21st century.

Chairman

Mike Jones

Academic Centre Manager, Professional Standards and Services, ISAIEG

Vice Chair

Jane Arden

Headteacher

Lady Eleanor Holles International School Foshan

Vice Chair

Kirsty Lowery

Deputy Head-Whole School

Harrow LiDe School Hengqin

Kirsty Jane Lowery

After completing a degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry, I began my journey in education in 1995 with a PGCE from the University of Nottingham. I have worked in a diverse range of educational settings in both state and independent schools across the UK. After 22 years, I moved into international teaching at prestigious British schools in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and now China.I\\\\\\\\\\\'ve taught students aged 11-18 in co-educational boarding schools, specialising in Science at KS3 and focusing on Chemistry at GCSE and A level. Beyond the classroom, my roles have included Head of Department, Pastoral Leader, and Housemistress. Currently, as Deputy Head Whole School at Harrow Hengqin, I lead pastoral care, boarding, and safeguarding, overseeing student well-being and managing our Houses. I also collaborate with non-academic departments to ensure seamless school operation.Personally, I have a passion for travel and have explored every country in Southeast Asia. I am also a skilled cake decorator, having run my own business specialising in celebration cakes. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and socialising with friends.

Richard Driscoll

Richard is currently the Academic Deputy Head and a Sociology Teacher at Shenzhen College of International Education (SCIE) where he has taught since 2014. Prior to this, he was head of Social Sciences in Blenheim High School, Epsom, UK. He is also on the Cambridge International Education professional development board and a staff trainer and on the professional development group for Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA). He has presented at conferences on leading professional development in several countries. He has been actively involved in events run by the British Chamber in my ten years living in Shenzhen and is now delighted to join the Education group as vice chair for Shenzhen.

Vice Chair

Richard Driscoll

Academic Deputy Principal

Shenzhen College of International Education

Sarah Wang

Graduated from Manchester University with a Master Degree in Education. Gained Level 7 Professional Certificate from Charter Management Institute and Professional Diploma from Charter Institute of Marketing. A member of Institute of Directors in the UK. Ms Sarah Wang had worked for English UK, the national education association for 12 years during which she has participated in the government official market scoping visits to over 30 countries. She returned to China in 2017 and dedicated herself in the development of international education in China. She currently works as the Director of International Collaboration for Full Circle Education Group and Principal of St Bees Dongguan

Vice Chair

Sarah Wang

Principal

St. Bees Dongguan

Michael is the Academic Centre Manager for Professional Standards and Services for ISA International Education Group. He also serves as Chair of the Education Working Group for the British Chamber of Commerce in Guangdong. Michael is a Doctor of Education, having completed research with the University of Liverpool.

He is a seasoned speaker at international conferences, on the radio, and is a regular contributor to News China, the English language edition of China Newsweek. Michael has conducted research for Jiangsu University and the Hurun Report (Education) amongst others. Michael founded a digital non-profit education platform serving over 10,000 underprivileged students worldwide.

Meet our Education Committee