Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of qualified teachers with a wide range of experience in English teaching. They are all dedicated to helping you improve your English skills and achieve your study goals. In addition to teaching, each member of the academic team takes on specific responsibilities within CIE to ensure the smooth running of our programmes.
At the same time, our lovely administration team works hard behind the scenes to make sure your stay goes as smoothly as possible. They handle enquiries, manage bookings and payments, help you find a welcoming place to stay, and keep our website and social media up to date.
Simon
Principal of CIE Oxford
Simon is the Principal of CIE Oxford. He started teaching in 2009 and went on to work as a teacher trainer for many years prior to joining us here. He has a particular interest in Educational Technology. Simon also enjoys travel, 3D printing and making a terrible noise on his bass guitar. As Academic Principal, his role is to maintain high standards in the education provided by our teachers and to help students with anything that they might need to help them achieve their goals.
“ I love meeting new students from all over the world. I like the variety of roles in my job as I get to teach and take care of student educational needs. I have a particular interest in Educational technology and video production. Everybody makes videos now and I really enjoy seeing the work that students are able to create and how it improves their language skills.”
To contact Simon directly, email simon.llewellyn@cie-oxford.com.
Andy
Director of Studies
Andy is the Director of Studies at CIE Oxford. He became a teacher and taught in several different countries in Europe and Asia before finally settling in Oxford. When not working, his interests include writing, playing games and going to the cinema.
“The small size of CIE allows a personal approach to work and study which is very rewarding as a teacher, and hopefully for students too. It is a very friendly environment which I feel extremely lucky to work in.”
To contact Andy directly, email andy.wixon@cie-oxford.com
Luca
Welfare Officer
Luca has been an English Teacher since he received his CELTA in 2018. Before joining CIE in August 2019, he taught a varied range of ages and levels in Switzerland. As Welfare Officer he makes sure that each and every student’s well-being is always prioritised during their time at CIE. When not working, Luca enjoys reading, watching films, and cycling.
“What I love about CIE is the fact that you’re always surrounded by students who want to learn and share their life experiences in their countries. I also consider myself very fortunate to be able to work in such a friendly and positive environment that makes you feel welcome and rewards you every step of the way.”
To contact Luca directly, please email welfare@cie-oxford.com
Michael
Activity Coordinator
Michail has been an English Teacher since he received his BA in English Language and Literature in 2022 at the University of Lancashire. His field of speciality is Debating and Rhetorical Techniques. During his time at university and in the years afterwards, he has participated in many debates and oracy competitions all across the UK and Greece. As Tutor and Activities Coordinator, he makes sure that students are benefiting the most from the teaching style and materials and that they create the most wonderful memories during their activities.
“What I absolutely adore at CIE is the flexibility we teachers are given when it comes to projects and the teaching curriculum overall. I feel blessed to be surrounded by a team of such competent professionals, as it gives me the opportunity to further advance my skills and competence too. At CIE, there is always someone there for you, and that in itself is invaluable”.
To contact Michail directly, email activities@cie-oxford.com.
Meet the Administration Team
Hisashi
Finance Manager
Hisashi is the Finance Manager at CIE Oxford. He is a MAAT qualified and studied Business Administration at Senshu University in Japan and decided to work for United Travel Study Service Ltd, CIE’s head office. His experience of Travel and Study Abroad Management at UTS made him explore his interest of improving his English and he moved to Montreal in Canada to continue his studies. He was recruited by UTS for a position as a finance and Japanese liaison at CIE and has been with CIE for 18 years.
“CIE is such a nice place to work. We have an excellent family atmosphere between staff and students; we always love laughing and chatting about different experiences. The team is professional and constantly observing how each student is progressing in their English. This makes me motivated in my work.”
To contact Hisashi directly, please email hisashi@cie-oxford.com
Julie
Accommodation Manager
Julie is the Accommodation Manager at CIE and works with host families and student arrivals. She makes sure that all students are matched with appropriate host families. She also ensures the families apply to the high standards CIE has and makes frequent house visits. Julie keeps in close contact with our families and has regular chats with the students about their experience in the families.
To contact Julie directly, please email julie@cie-oxford.com
John
Honorary Director
John takes a keen interest in teaching. Possessing Qualified Teacher Status and TEFL qualifications, John has a wide teaching experience. He taught A-Level History when he was Deputy Head of Cheney School, Oxford and for a short time taught A-Level Sociology at Sibford School and History at the College Stendhal in Grenoble, France. More recently, at Wycombe Abbey School—one of the top boarding schools in the UK—John taught A-Level History, Politics, Philosophy and History of Art, and helped prepare students for Oxbridge entry. At CIE, he has enjoyed making his contribution to both the General English and Foundation Business Studies courses, and taught the Philosophy component of the Pre-University course for Chuo Suginami High School.
To contact John please email john.hudson@cie-oxford.com
Teresa
Honorary Director, HR Manager
Teresa has an AAT and DMS qualifications together with an MBA in management practice. These qualifications together with her 15 years’ experience as Bursar at a local independent school have enabled her to take on an important part-time administrative position at CIE, focussing on Human Resources, Health and Safety and Compliance.
Her visits abroad and particularly and those to Japan have given her an interest in different cultures and she looks forward to help develop the multicultural ethos at CIE.
To contact Teresa directly, please email teresa.hudson@cie-oxford.com
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