Senior Advisor of Academic Advisory Committee

Professor Kwok is a famous historian, educator, and writer. He holds a PhD in history from the University of California, Berkeley. He once served as the Principal of CUHK ARTS and has been committed to academic research and practice in educational innovation and development. In 2005, Professor Kwok accepted the invitation of the Board of Directors of Hong Kong Baptist University to serve as the Executive Vice President of UIC, the first joint university between Hong Kong and Mainland China, and successfully founded the first liberal arts university in Mainland China.

Member of the Academic Advisory Committee & Director of the Joint Research Center for Integrated Curriculum

Received education in a public school in the poorest community during childhood, graduated with excellent grades from the University of Oxford, and obtained higher degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science and University College London. Founded the renowned public secondary school London Academy of Excellence (LAE) in London and served as its principal. Member of the World Schools Summit Leadership Committee, Eton College Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning Advisory Board, and the Royal Society of Arts.

Director of the Lighthouse UK Center & Principal of MIS & Senior Advisor of University Guidance

Nationality: British

Born in Wales, Marion Muetzelfeldt went to Brecon Girls Grammar School and then to Royal Holloway College, University of London, where she studied Mathematics. After working in the Nuffield Institute for Medical Research in Oxford for a few years, she taught Maths in Lansdowne House School (now part of St George's School for Girls, Merchiston's sister school). She also taught at Napier University and the American School in Edinburgh. She then went to Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh to teach Maths, and stayed for almost 40 years, becoming Head of Mathematics and finally Deputy Head Academic.

During her time at Merchiston Edinburgh she taught many boys who went on to study at Oxford or Cambridge. Also as Deputy Head Academic she was responsible for guiding them through the UCAS process. Merchiston enjoyed great success in helping boys achieve offers from Oxbridge.

Her time at Merchiston was very happy, and she loved her job. Her work has always been her passion, but she also enjoys cycling, jogging, and keeping up with friends and family. She has three children, a daughter who went to St George's, and two boys who went to Merchiston.

Executive Head of MIS

Ben holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Manchester in the UK. He has previously taught and managed English education in Japan and India. In 2013, he joined the prestigious London Academy of Excellence and served as Vice Principal for Character Education and Acting Principal. Ben has a clear vision for student character development and boarding education, and he is passionate about nurturing students' personal potential and leadership. Outside of education, he is an avid marathon enthusiast and cherishes moments spent running with children.

Vice Principal of MIS Longhua Campus

Ms. Yuan Hui is a highly respected international education expert with nearly three decades of experience. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Indiana University Bloomington (USA) and professional teaching certifications from both the United States and Australia. Her distinguished career spans prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, as well as public and private schools, where she has accumulated award-winning teaching and leadership experience across K-12 and higher education. She has also held leadership roles in state-level teacher associations in the U.S. and city-level associations in Australia.

Core Philosophy and Practice:

Excellence in Science Education: As the Executive Director of the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory (a provincial key laboratory) Science Outreach Center, she leads a team of over 100 scientist volunteers, successfully organizing 360+ science outreach events across 60 schools. These initiatives have benefited approximately 70,000 students, significantly enhancing scientific literacy and curiosity among youth in the Greater Bay Area.

Rooted in Respectful Development: Through her leadership in Shenzhen Bay Laboratory’s parent-child science camps (held during winter and summer breaks for four consecutive years) and the founding of the "Wandou Hui" Family Education Association, she has designed activities that deepen parent-child bonds and foster family values. Her philosophy—"respect for individuals, knowledge, and collaboration"—has earned high praise from over 1,700 employees.

Pioneering Home-School-Community Collaboration: Ms. Yuan is a leading advocate for the "Home-School-Community" education model in Shenzhen. She actively contributes to family education initiatives by the Shenzhen and Guangming District Women's Federations (e.g., the "Good Family Growth Program") and shares her expertise at key platforms such as the "Envision Guangming" International Education Symposium, municipal/district education bureau

conferences, and the Pingshan Education System Summer Learning Sessions, making a broad impact.

Her outstanding contributions have been widely recognized:

· Commendation from the Basic Education Department of China’s Ministry of Education

· Recognition by the Shenzhen Municipal Education Bureau

· Praise from the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

· Letter of appreciation from the Guangming District Education Bureau

Ms. Yuan Hui and her husband, Professor Yaoqi Zhou (a world-renowned scientist), have raised two daughters who are currently undergraduate students at Harvard University and MIT. With her profound expertise and dedication, she continues to inspire student growth and infuse the Shenzhen Merchiston International School community with innovative energy and a global perspective.

Member of the Academic Advisory Committee & Head of Royal Mile Academy

Kurt has dedicated over 20 years to the field of education. Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of Operations at the Affiliated International High School of Shenzhen University, the Founding Principal of the Experimental A-Level Program at Sendelta International Academy, and the Founding Principal of Guangyi Cambridge International High School in Hunan. He possesses extensive hands-on experience in curriculum design, curriculum integration, academic management, and university admissions planning. Under his leadership, many students have successfully been admitted to top institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, and other G5 and world-renowned universities.

Kurt holds a Master's degree in Education from Queensland University of Technology. He is passionate about sports, music, and film, with his athletic interests spanning football, swimming, golf, and surfing.

Dean of Merchiston Academy School & Academic Director of Merchiston Academy School

A Canadian-Chinese educator, Dean Michael Wang holds a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and furthered his studies in Law Enforcement at Seneca College in Canada. Drawing on his extensive experience studying and working abroad, he possesses a profound understanding of both Eastern and Western cultural nuances. He excels in fostering effective communication and collaboration within multicultural teams, bridging the gap between diverse perspectives.

As a distinguished educational expert with over a decade of experience in AP and A-Level academic management, and 10 years of leadership as a Dean of Academic Affairs in international schools and international departments, Dean Michael Wang offers a deep and insightful perspective on global education. He is dedicated to exploring the seamless integration of international educational philosophies with China’s traditional K-12 system, creating a unique learning experience that equips students with a global mindset while preserving their cultural roots.

Dean Michael Wang boasts a solid foundation in science and engineering, with exceptional expertise in Mathematics and Physics. He has 10 years of frontline teaching experience in a bilingual environment, specializing in AP Calculus, AP Physics, A-Level Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. He has developed a rigorous yet inspiring teaching methodology that challenges students to reach their full potential.

Throughout his illustrious teaching career, over half of Dean Michael Wang’s students have gained admission to the world’s top 30 universities. A testament to his mentorship is a student he guided in 2021, who achieved a perfect score in 6 AP subjects, 5 A*s in A-Levels, and a TOEFL score of 113. This outstanding student was admitted to the prestigious Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, to study Mathematics, becoming the sole student from Hebei Province to receive an offer from Cambridge that year.

Head of School of Xingzhi

Executive Head of MIS Qianhai Campus

Nationality: Chinese