Our school is defined by the positive, mature relationships that students and staff enjoy in actively pursuing shared academic aspirations.
Dr. Nigel Brown, Headmaster
By knowing your child well academically as well as pastorally we can support and recognise their progress on an individual level.
Tony Emmerson, Senior Deputy Head
Our school has a rich history and a vibrant, supportive community that underlines our commitment to the values of equality and tolerance.
Laurence Baxter, Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
The missions of both the English College and the IB are wholly congruent, focused on not only rigorous pedagogy but also intercultural respect and understanding. We are proud of our thoughtful and informed graduates.
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
Emily Rankin, Deputy Head (Upper School & Teaching and Learning)
In our school students do not only receive a high-quality education but they also explore because experience is the best teacher. The :more programme offers many opportunities for discovery and adventure - the adventure of learning more about life and thus enjoying life more.
Alena Švejdová, Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum)
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin
Aneta Choutková
Business and Operations Manager
Governors
Denis Keefe CMG
Chairman
Doc Ing Zdeněk Tůma CSc
Deputy Chairman
Elizabeth Cooke
Deputy Chairman
Ann Lewis CMG
Founder Governor
Dr Barbara Day MBE
Founder Governor
Petr Fiman FRM
Katie Schoultz
Margaret Rudland
Simon Eliot
JUDr Karel Kühnl
Viktor Kotlán
PhDr. Miroslava Kopicová
Jan Grozdanovič LLB
Staff
All
Arts and PE
Czech
English
Graduates
Humanities
Mathematics
Modern Foreign Languages
Science
SLT
Support
UST
Adrian Anet
Teacher of Spanish
Lubomir Arandjelovic
ICT Network Manager
Dr. Harprit Athwal
Teacher of Chemistry and Physics
Pastoral care is central to our work at ECP - everything depends on it. In Ventus we try to make sure that the pastoral needs of all our students are met, and that we take an active, lighthearted but serious approach to all the house competitions and activities.
Samuel Bale
Senior Tutor - Ventus
Caroline Baxter
Head of Learning Support
Our school has a rich history and a vibrant, supportive community that underlines our commitment to the values of equality and tolerance.
Laurence Baxter, Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Anna Beard
EAL Support
Katalin Biró
Teacher of Biology and Chemistry; Teacher i/c The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Team
“Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water - it will make ripples throughout the entire pond…” Jessy and Bryan Matteo
Glenn Bleaks
Senior Tutor - Aqua
Our school is defined by the positive, mature relationships that students and staff enjoy in actively pursuing shared academic aspirations.
Dr. Nigel Brown, Headmaster
PhDr. Milena Brůhová
Examinations Administrator
Veronika Bucharová
Teacher of Czech Language & Literature and Czech as a Second Language; Co-ordinator of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme
Jiří Černý
Logistics & Building Coordinator
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Benjamin Franklin
Aneta Choutková
Business and Operations Manager
Working with students in tutor groups allows us to build relationships in a unique way. The soft skills that students gain through tutor time activities such as discussion, teamwork and presentation skills are central to the IB diploma and are important for future study and careers.
The study of humanity itself, through the lenses of philosophy, history, geography and the social sciences, will open your eyes to the world you live in, and lay the foundation of the world you hope to create.
Terri Collier, Head of Humanities Faculty
Seconded to Upper School Tutoring
Gary Cossins
Teacher of English
Ann Daly
Head of Geography, Extended Essay Co-ordinator, History
Tereza Dneboská
PA to Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Head of Czech Educational Matters
To adapt the words of C.L.R.James: The study of language and literature has “ a technical foundation. To enjoy it does not require technical knowledge, but analysis that is not technically based is mere impressionism.”
Stephen Elder, Head of English Faculty
By knowing your child well academically as well as pastorally we can support and recognise their progress on an individual level.
Tony Emmerson, Senior Deputy Head
Martina Filipovičová
Attendance Officer
John Fleck
Director of Information Systems
James Foster
Teacher of German and Spanish
Vladimír Gavriněv
Head of Sports
Dana Gavriněvová
Physical Education
David Gwilt
Teacher of English
Marie Gwilt
Teacher of Czech
Eliška Hatinová
Head of Music
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Gina Hearn OBE
Director of External Relations and Clerk to the Governors
At the English College we do our best to ensure that students are given the information and advice that they need to apply to the top universities throughout the world. In addition, we organize yearly work experience programme with top companies in both Prague and London.
Nicolas Hill, Upper School Universities, Careers and Academic Enrichment Manager
Logan Hillier
Head of Drama
Studying the IB Diploma Programme at the English College teaches students to be independent lifelong learners. It also fosters critical thinking and international mindedness. All of these are valuable attributes for the 21st century workplace.
Stephen Hudson, Head of the IB Diploma Programme
Teacher of Philosophy, History and TOK
Terra students aren’t ‘Born to Follow’ (Bon Jovi), but are independent, creative, empathic and are ready with the skills, desire and drive to change things for themselves and in the wider community and world for the better.
Helen Hulová
Senior Tutor – Terra
My philosophy to learning and teaching lies within that of the International Baccalaureate’s mission statement: creating independent, critically reflective, life long, 21st century learners.
Daniel Ibbitson
Head of Computing, E-learning Co-ordinator
Matthew Jarvis
Teacher of Mathematics
Libor Jícha
Caretaker
Roger Keen
Teacher of Mathematics
“The scientist is not a person who gives the right answers, he's one who asks the right questions.” - Claude Levi-Strauss
Jean Kerr, Head of Science Faculty
Monika Kopová
Accounts Coordinator
Sára Kuzemková
Afternoon Receptionist
The Arts in all their forms serve a vital role both for the good of the individual and also for society: “Art asks us to think differently, see differently, hear differently, and ultimately to act differently, which is why art has moral force.” (Jeanette Winterson).
Katy MacLeod, Head of Faculty of Arts
Markéta Mašovská
School Office Manager & Marketing Support
Simon Mastík
Czech as Foreign Language
Kilian McGrath
Science Teacher
Marco McKee
Teacher of English
Barbora Němečková, Admissions Registrar
Mark Paterson
Teacher of Environmental Systems and Society and Geography; CAS Coordinator
Barbora Pávková
Teacher of Russian
Elioth Prieto
Teacher of Spanish
Wittgenstein said: ‘The limits of my language are the limits of my world.’ ECP’s MFL department seeks to push beyond those limits, thereby creating better communication between people.
Gareth Pugh, Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Teacher of German and French
Philip Purslow
Teacher of Biology
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
The missions of both the English College and the IB are wholly congruent, focused on not only rigorous pedagogy but also intercultural respect and understanding. We are proud of our thoughtful and informed graduates.
ECP classrooms are incubators of meaningful, compelling learning experiences. Facts and ideas aren’t simply recited; they are vigorously explored and evaluated.
Emily Rankin, Deputy Head (Upper School & Teaching and Learning)
The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers. - Maryam Mirzakhani
Gail Reardon, Head of Mathematics Faculty
Timetable Coordinator
Karolína Santander
Marketing and Publicity Manager
Helena Seidlová
Receptionist
Kayti Selbie, Librarian
Eva Smith
PA to Deputy Heads, Tutor
Harry Straughan
Teacher of Physics
Anna Štrosová
HR Manager
"Let the main object... to seek and to find a method of instruction, by which teachers may teach less, but learners learn more." (Jan Amos Comenius)
Dr. Josef Švéda, Head of Czech Faculty
Head of Czech Faculty
In our school students do not only receive a high-quality education but they also explore because experience is the best teacher. The :more programme offers many opportunities for discovery and adventure - the adventure of learning more about life and thus enjoying life more.
Alena Švejdová, Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum)
Lenka Svobodová
Accountant
Francesco Tognini
Teacher of Mathematics
Alena Turneberová
Library and Art Assistant
Gaëlle Vassogne
teacher of History, English
Alison Vella
Geography and Business Studies
Ignis is the god of fire, known for his young and light-hearted nature. He is joyful and loves to play but also has a warriorlike side. Among the gods he is a strong fighter and those who follow him never falter in battle for they have the fiery god at their side.
David Wyllyams
Senior Tutor - Ignis
Dr. Diana Young
Head of Global Politics; History, TOK
The ECP School Council
The ECP School Council is a Czech legal body, established in 2006. It exists to support and advise on the development and welfare of the ECP and its students, but has no administrative, managerial or governance role. It usually meets twice a year, in October and May.
What does the School Council do?
It:
● considers and approves the ECP’s Annual Report
● considers an annual report from the Bursar on the College budget
● considers public examination results at IGCSE & IB
● considers admissions policy & procedures
● supports and advises on development & welfare of the ECP
● considers strategic objectives
● considers policies & procedures including the ŠVP
● approves the School Code
● considers inspection reports of the Czech School Inspectorate
Membership
There are twelve members, elected for a three year, renewable term, provided they are still eligible ie are still teachers, students or the parents of students under 18.
Four members are appointed by the Headmaster: Currently, the Chairman, Dr Barbara Day (ECP Governor), Kateřina Bečková (parent), Jana Bednářová (parent) and Kristýna Ryčovská (student).
Four are elected by teachers: Currently Caroline Baxter, Glenn Bleaks, David Gwilt and Nicholas Hill.
Four are elected by students over 18 and the parents of students under 18: Currently Kevin Hurley (parent), Christopher Richardson (parent), Sára Svobodová (student) and Hana Vosátková (parent).
All members must be over 18 years and all current members of the School Council will have to be re-appointed or seek re-election, if eligible, following the May 2020 meeting.
