The BIST way
WORK HARD, DREAM BIG.
The BIST Future
Welcome to BIST Secondary school
I am Karyn, and I am the Executive Principal here at BIST !
I am from Scotland, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Dundee and my Diploma in Special Education from the University of Leeds. I am certified to teach Early Childhood, SEN, EAL and Primary Education. This is my first year at BIST after four years in China. I have a true passion for working with our community; colleagues, parents and children!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, emotions and supporting them to find and follow their passions—is a challenge that I am honoured to be a part of each and every day
Karyn Walton | School Executive Principal
The British system secondary stages
Unlocking your child’s potential
Access to Higher Education
Instilling ambition and drive in pupils to allow them to achieve more and grasp the opportunities that come their way.
Responsibility
Creating opportunities and having choices, allows even young children to learn ways to take control or ownership over their own learning.
Well-Being
Our pupils’ health, safety, and well-being is our number one priority. Pupils develop well in enabling environments where their experiences respond to their individual needs.
Enrichment
Enrichment programmes allow pupils to positively grow their interests and skills to have a more robust understanding of their potential.
Personalised Learning
Offering individual focus and quality education complemented by the strengths of the English National Curriculum.
Empowering your child
We are often reminded that our pupils have unique thoughts and outlooks as they vastly contribute in enriching the content of lessons and conversations. And when we give young people the opportunity to transform these opinions or thoughts into action, we teach them that they can affect change.
Our Secondary Educational Team
Hakim Triki
Business Studies
I received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tunis Business School and I worked in the corporate world before becoming a teacher. I enjoy introducing young learners to the fundamental business knowledge and skills. Many of my pupils have business ideas of their own, and I delight in discussing them to help their dreams make business sense!
Nesrine Gouja
English as a Second Language
I received my Post Graduate Certificate of Education, International (PGCEi) from the University of Nottingham. I hold the Fundamental Licence Degree in English Language, Literature and Civilisation from the High Institute of Human Sciences of Tunis. I have also completed the Teaching Knowledge Test with the British Council. This will be my tenth year here at BIST. I love watching my students make progress and I love the international spirit at BIST.
Ines Nahali
Arabic
I am from Tunisia, received a Fundamental Licence Degree in English language, Culture and Civilisation from the University of Art, Languages and Humanities of Manouba. This will be my 5th year at BIST after 12 years teaching at private Tunisian and French schools.
For me teaching is the best job in the world as I enjoy observing the students developing academically and socially. Teaching Arabic at a multicultural school is an exciting challenge that I am honoured to accept daily!
Kelly Moe
Art
I have earned my M.A in Art Education with a Minor in International Education and Education Abroad from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I have received my Post Baccalaureate Art Education License at University of Wisconsin. I taught in France, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Italy as well as attending classes and art workshops in Italy, Sweden, India, Peru and Guatemala.
In my classroom, I strive to create a dynamic and supportive space. I work to create a culturally inclusive curriculum rooted in social justice and global art, in an effort to assist pupils in finding their own voice so that they may tell their story as part of the community of artists in the world.
Emma Ben Moussa
English
I am an English Literature graduate with a PGCE, A Diploma in SEN and National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership. I’ve been teaching for a very long time, mostly in secondary schools. I did take a break from education and turned one of my hobbies, cooking, from a small-scale enterprise into a restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience but, in the end, I couldn’t stay away from teaching. I play the piano and the violin and have performed in all manner of orchestras and bands. I’ve been involved in the theatre as well and worked in the voluntary sector, mostly in advocacy for refugees and their families. I love my job at BIST – the students are wonderful. I feel lucky to be part of the team.
Beyond the classroom
All teachers are proud to see their pupils’ faces light up the moment they talk about something they are passionate about.
We are often reminded that our pupils have unique thoughts and outlooks as they vastly contribute in enriching the content of lessons and conversations. And when we give young people the opportunity to transform these opinions or thoughts into action, we teach them that they can affect change.
Is your child going to secondary?
Key Stages 3 & 4
Children ages 11 to 16
Sixth Form
Children ages 16 to 18
