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ABOUT US


Message from the Head of School

British Education Centre was established in 2007 as a school registered with the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Our academic standards are based primarily on the British education system and its national quality standards and we conform with the requirements of the Council for Private Education, Singapore, the new government body for private schools under which we are now registered.

We are fully British owned and operated.  We provide a a better experience. We are run by teachers for teachers and for our students. We believe that an overly financial 'bottom-line' oriented corporate approach should not unduly dominate a school to the detriment of the academic work, This is a successful approach and illustrates the fact that teachers are also managers and can be well capable of operating schools.

We provide high quality teacher training and related English language training.

We are responsive, understanding and flexible and we ensure that our TESOL students, who are busy working adults with perhaps many family responsibilities, are able complete the necessary study and assessments.

Our Academic Board and Examination Board help us to implement and maintain high standards.

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you to develop your future success in study, career and the wider community.
 
Dr. Alan Richardson
Head of School

 

Dr. Alan Richardson
Head of School and Diploma in TESOL/English Tra
iner

Dr. Richardson obtained his Bachelor Degree and Ph.D at the University of Bradford, UK. He worked in education and research (Senior Research Fellow, University of Leeds) and became a registered teacher in the UK state school system. In 1993, he moved from the UK to be a senior lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic. He obtained a Certificate in Teaching (University of Sheffield, UK in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic). Since 1998, he has worked at institutions such as MDIS as Academic Director and has taught English at the National University of Singapore (Extension), APMI KAPLAN and other schools. He has been teaching the LTTC Diploma in TESOL in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar since 2005. He created British Education Centre to specialise in teacher training in 2007. Full-time.

Dr. Peter Hardstone
Diploma in TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums

Dr. Hardstone obtained his Bachelor Degree and Ph.D. from Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He came to Singapore in 1975 and has since been teaching in management areas and in English as a Second Language, for example on the English language programmes of the British Council, National University of Singapore (Extension), APMI KAPLAN and James Cooke University (Singapore Campus). He obtained a Certificate in TESOL from RELC in 2004 and since then has been training in TESOL in Singapore. Part-time.

 

Ms. Marven Harkness
Diploma in TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums

Ms Harkness has a Trained Teachers Certificate from Christchurch Teachers College, New Zealand and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults from the Royal Society of Arts (UK). Her Bachelor of Education is from her study at Edith Cowan University, Australia and this portfolio of qualifications is completed with a Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Second Language from the Royal Society of Arts (UK). Ms. Harkness is currently teaching English to foreign students at the National University of Singapore (Extension). In addition to teaching English in Asia from 1989, she has been involved in TESOL teacher training with us since 2008. Part-time.
Mr. Alex Ivey
Diploma in TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums

Mr. Ivey gained his Bachelor Degree from Auburn University, pursued graduate studies at the University of Nevada and obtained his Masters from Texas A&M University. He also has a Diploma in TESOL from London Teacher Training College and is teaching English to foreign students in Singapore. He has been teaching English and Public speaking in Singapore for the past six years in private colleges and public and private secondary schools and is working with us to help produce a new generation of English teachers. Part-time.

VISION
To work in the global community with British-based academic approaches for the benefit of international understanding, peace and development. 

MISSION
To provide students with high quality education and personal development for their future and for the benefit of their own community and the wider global community of nations. 

CORE VALUES
To achieve our Mission, our Core Values are:

  • to provide knowledge, skills, a love of scholarship and enquiry, encouragement and inspiration for the best development of our students for their future careers and personal growth;
  • to provide high-quality programmes to meet the needs of our students;
  • to provide an environment that is highly responsive to our students' needs;
  • to promote high standards of professional and ethical behaviour;
  • to maintain a young, dynamic and international outlook.
     


Our Mission is supported by:

A friendly welcome.

Qualified, experienced and friendly trainers who care deeply about academic quality.

Professional administration in accordance with best practice.

Fully equipped on-site teaching facilities and a modern, attractive open-plan room concept. A 17.4 sqm training classroom with computer, LCD projector, video recording facilities, English language student books, workbooks, teachers books and audio CDs at every level from Beginner to Advanced.

A library containing over 1000 items to borrow:
TESOL and Language
: Full range of general English student books; English for Specific Purposes student books, teacher books and audio CDs for teaching English for Tourism, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Business, Healthcare, Customer Service, Law, Banking & Finance, Engineering; English for Young Learners; IELTS; TOEFL; Phonetics & Phonology; Language Teaching Approaches & Methodologies; French, Italian, German, Latin languages; Novels; Verse; Music & Song; Education; Schools Administration Practice.
OTHER: For general interest or for assisting in practicum teaching lesson topics - Biographies; Geography;  History; Science; Technology; Social Sciences; Psychology; Fashion; Retail; Management; Marketing;  Economics; Hospitality & Tourism; Law; General Interest.

Materials and equipment to help our TESOL students to develop their practicum teaching lesson.

Good, cool air conditioning, self-contained bathroom facilities, student refreshments and seating area.

For a view of our premises and facilities, please go to Photo Gallery.

Manager:
Dr. Alan Richardson


British Education Centre is an Institutional Member of the College of Teachers and abides by its Professional Code of Practice.

 

 
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