Director of Teaching and Learning
Beijing City International School (China)

Dear Search Associates Colleagues,

On behalf of the Beijing City International School’s community, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nick Kolentse as the new Director of Teaching and Learning beginning in August 2025.  This significant appointment was the result of an extensive global search led by Search Associates.

Nick Kolentse has 16 years of international education leadership experience and is currently the Secondary School Vice Principal at the Canadian International School in Singapore. He brings extensive expertise in curriculum development, teacher professional growth, and strategic initiatives. Nick has led key curriculum enhancements, including the Secondary School Advisory Program, focused on academic excellence and social-emotional well-being. His work in curriculum differentiation, assessment, and student support ensures a student-centered approach to learning.

In professional development, Nick has spearheaded faculty learning programs and developed a teacher appraisal system that promotes growth and effective feedback. Through collaboration and data-informed decision-making, he has built teacher capacity to enhance instructional practices.

Nick holds a Master of Teaching from Whitworth University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Boston College. His expertise in both curriculum and professional development will serve him well in driving educational excellence in his new role. Nick will be relocating to Beijing with his wife Jessica and their children Teddy and Owen, who all look forward to joining the BCIS community.

Tom Egerton stated “BCIS is thrilled to announce Nick and his family will be joining our vibrant community. Nick’s extensive senior leadership experience in Asia combined with his outstanding communication skills and positive community focus make him an ideal fit for the BCIS community. We are looking forward to Nick strengthening our key strategic priorities and further establishing BCIS as a standout school offering a model cosmopolitan education in Beijing.

In accepting the position, Mr. Nick Kolentse stated the following: “We are excited to join a learning community rooted in interconnectedness and one that is focused on empowering students to be compassionate and inspired individuals. I am passionate about ensuring teaching and learning is personalized in order to allow students to apply their understanding in meaningful and authentic ways. Beijing City International School is clearly on the path forward in providing self-directed inquiry that allows learners to take authentic action in their community. Meeting a number of students, parents, teachers and leaders in the recruitment process validates this lofty mission and vision statement. We look forward to continuing to support and add to the high-quality learning and teaching at BCIS.”

Beijing City International School and Search Associates wish to thank each of the candidates who expressed interest in this important position, and everyone who contributed to the success of our extensive search process.

Sincerely,

Diana and David

Revised application deadline of 8 September 2024

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