At NAISR, we only recruit the best. Our world-class teachers are experts in their field, with a wealth of international experience. They’re caring, compassionate, and committed to giving your child the personalised support and attention they need to flourish.
As well as nurturing your child’s academic development, our teachers will help them to thrive both personally and socially. We’re proud that 90% of our parents say their child is very happy at our school.
Originally from Canada, Alison has lived in Europe (France and The Netherlands) for the past 14 years. A vastly experienced teacher and senior leader, Alison has worked in primary and secondary schools across the globe.
Alison extols the virtues of international and intercultural education, and is passionate about providing truly personalised learning experiences for every child. She leads our holistic approach, ensuring every student’s personal and academic needs are met. Alison’s three children are proud members of our primary school.
Alison’s qualifications include:
Originally from New Zealand, Brett has worked at NAISR since 2014. Brett is focused on our students’ health, happiness, and wellbeing, making sure everyone gets the care and attention they need to succeed. Brett has previously held Senior Curriculum Coordinator, International Middle Years Curriculum Coordinator, and Counsellor roles.
As well as being an experienced teacher, Brett has managed customer and public-facing service operations, including frontline emergency services. He has also led world championship winning sporting organisations and managed large teams of staff and volunteers.
Brett’s qualifications include:
Originally from the UK, Ceris has considerable teaching and leadership experience in schools across the globe. Having taught in England for 10 years, Ceris moved to Washington DC, before taking on new challenges in Serbia and China.
Ceris joined us at NAISR in 2020. She's a passionate advocate for the benefits of a truly holistic education. Drawing on her experiences in some of the very best international schools, Ceris develops opportunities that enable each student to thrive academically and personally.
Ceris’ qualifications include:
A Dutch national, Willem has more than 30 years’ experience in high profile financial roles. Willem also has extensive business development, HR, and ICT knowledge, and has led large-scale projects that have transformed how organisations operate.
Willem joined us in 2011 as Business Manager. His qualifications include:
Having previously worked in the USA, UK, and Qatar, Soul has lived in The Netherlands for 14 years.
An expat parent herself, Soul understands the importance of choosing the right school for your child. She’s an expert at helping families navigate the challenges of settling into a new life abroad, too. At every stage of the admissions process, Soul can provide the information and guidance you need to make your decision.
Soul has a Bachelor’s in Education, a Major in Psychology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management.
At NAISR, our teachers bring learning to life through the latest education technology (EdTech). In lessons, students benefit from interactive smartboards, iPads, and MacBooks. Our technology-enriched STEAM Maker Space will inspire your child to imagine a world of infinite possibilities, too, developing their investigative and critical thinking skills.
On Nord Anglia’s secure Global Campus learning platform, your child will connect with classmates in countries around the world. They’ll collaborate on one-of-a-kind global projects and take on exciting challenges. And they’ll immerse themselves in specially curated content from UNICEF and MIT.
We’re incredibly proud of our exceptional teaching standards. Our teachers are experts in their field with vast international experience. They stay with us for an average of seven years – some for much longer. This creates a strong community where teachers are fully invested in both our holistic approach and our students’ progression.
To ensure quality, our teachers are regularly assessed against local and national benchmarks, as well as Nord Anglia’s stringent Quality Assurance Framework. Rigorous background screening, criminal record checks, and a comprehensive safeguarding policy keep our students safe at school.
Get in touch with us today to book a tour of our campus, where you’ll meet our brilliant teachers and get a feel for our supportive learning community.
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Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam
Verhulstlaan 21
3055WJ Rotterdam
The Netherlands
