Driven by a passion for inspiring confident communicators, Mr Shane van Staden brings diverse experience spanning Kindergarten to Secondary (ESL, Cambridge) and higher education, including lecturing at Vietnam National University in Hanoi and guiding high schoolers through IELTS and TOEFL Speaking and Listening. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Honours), specializing in Organizational Psychology from the University of Cape Town and a PGCE from the University of East London.

This year, Mr Shane van Staden is thrilled to lead English Oral Literacy (Grades 1–12) and head up the School Media Clubs. Teaching in Vietnam is an absolute privilege for him, and his mission is helping students unlock their vocal confidence and bring English to life with flair.

Embracing the principle that "if opportunity doesn't knock, build a door," Mr Shane van Staden welcomes our students and families with open arms, ready to cultivate a warm, inclusive space where confidence grows and every voice matters!