OUR STAFF
 Julia - Principal BA MA (Cantab) |
Julia Purcell Head of Studies When we first opened our doors in June 2007, our overriding objective was to provide a forum for international students from a variety of backgrounds who wanted to join together in pursuit of learning and adventure. This has remained our principal aim, and we have built on the successes of previous years by broadening the choice of subjects and leisure activities available, as well as moving to an even nicer location at Primosten, with a lovely sandy beach, to enjoy all those fun activities that a seaside resort has to offer. We focus on both learning and relaxation, combining professional English language tuition with a variety of sports, arts, games and entertainment options. Also available are indepth personalised academic programmes and revision workshops in a range of subjects taught by experienced International Baccalaureate specialists. Read more » |
 Caroline - Drama and English Teacher London University Cambridge CELTA |
Caroline Beasley Drama and English Teacher Honors Degree in English and Education, Roehampton Institute; Surrey University Certificate to teach Drama and English, London University Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults). She has worked as a teacher in the UK and abroad in a variety of different schools and organizations. She has worked as a teacher trainer and course writer for the British Council and more recently in the UK as a literacy consultant. «I enjoy listening to music, travelling, taking photos, walking, reading and drama. I have had fun writing and performing sketches with young people’s groups. I really like the quote: «Remember, happiness is a way of travel, not a destination» (Roy Goodman)» |
 James - Drama and English Teacher, Falmouth University |
James Turpie English and Drama Teacher Honors Degree in Falmouth University; University of Central England Hello! My name is Mr James and I was born in Gloucestershire in the UK, but now live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where I am the Head of Key Stage 2 and Year 6 teacher in an international school that follows the British National Curriculum. I went to Falmouth University where I received an Honors Degree and then onto the University of Central England where I completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Education. After completing my NQT Year I was awarded Qualified Teacher Status QTS. I have over 15 years of Primary and Secondary teaching experience including Special Needs teaching. In addition, I have considerable experience of teaching English as an Additional Language in International Schools in Warsaw, Moscow and the Middle East. I have also taught Drama where I have produced and directed whole school plays and musicals including 'The Wizard of oz'. I also teach the piano and guitar. My interests include traveling, paying the piano and guitar, climbing, snorkelling, cycling, camping, surfing and tennis. |
 Brooke - Business and History Teacher University of California, Irvine |
Brooke Phan Business and History Teacher BA in political science and anthropology, Haverford College MAT, Univercity of California, Irvine Teaching credentials: history/social studies, French, English language and literature. Have worked as a history teacher in California, Singapore and Taiwan. “History explains everything! I’m sure of it. I agree with Gandhi completely “Be the change you want to be”. Young adults should think and reflect deeply how and what actions they do to positively change and affect others. |
 Fran - Art and English Teacher |
Frances Roper Arts and English Teacher University of Oxford Courtauld Institute of Art, U. of London Sevenoaks School Hello! My name is Fran and I am a teacher at the XXI Cent. Integration Summer School – in beautiful sunny Primosten, Croatia! I will be teaching English and Art. We have English lessons in the morning, then Art lessons in the afternoon. As well as fun excursions to local attractions. The English lessons are a lot more creative and interesting than normal school lessons – because we don't work from a textbook. I bring exciting material in all kinds of topics. In the art lessons we work from a range of materials. Lots of arts and crafts, working towards a final exhibition to show off all your amazing masterpieces! The exhibition is part of a final presentation which we work towards – which also has performances of drama, dancing, even shadow puppets! Look forward to meeting all of you that join in this Summer. |
 Jerome - Maths Teacher Ph.D. in Physics University of Lion (France) |
Jerome Coss Maths Teacher Ph.D. in Physics University of Lion (France), Master’s Degree in Journalism (the University of Cairo, Egypt). He has worked as a researcher and as a teacher in various countries around the world. He is also a photographer specializing in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He has taken photos of approximately 250 sites listed for their outstanding universal value (there are currently 981 sites on this list). Just like a snail he can’t help moving around. He enjoys a nomadic way of life and travelling the world as an “art de vivre”. As Nicolas Bouvier said: “You think you are making a trip, but soon it is making you or unmaking you”. |