Advisory Services

ADVISORY SERVICES Setting Up and Managing Schools

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Advisory Services

Setting up and Managing Schools PGEM provides essential advice to those involved in founding new schools and developing existing schools, based on the expertise of our team of international educators and management consultants.

To ensure the success of an international school it is important for the founders to have a powerful vision and to define its mission in a lucid statement. This has become even more vital as the number of international schools multiplies, particularly in Asia. From the vision and mission statement should flow the school’s policies on all aspects of the curriculum, learning and teaching, management, student admissions and teacher recruitment.

The PGEM advisory team includes business entrepreneurs and managers, heads of school, curriculum developers, language and communications experts. The members of the team have proven track records in renowned educational institutions in Asia, Europe and North America, including International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools. They can advise effectively, drawing from wide experience, on all stages of establishing and building up a successful international school from initial planning to student progression to illustrious universities, including: 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Vision and Mission Governance Finance Accreditation (e.g. ECIS, NEASC, IB) Admissions policy School leadership structure Teacher recruitment policy Teacher salary structure

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Curriculum

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Academic structure Learning and teaching policy Assessment policy

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Pastoral care Health and safety School-community relations

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Management Team

Management Team

Anthony Bernardo Chief Executive Officer

30 years experienced in teaching in an International School environment.

Spent 25 years working at Chinese International School in Hong Kong as the Head of the Computer Science Department, a teacher, university counselor, study programme administrator and curriculum designer. Inventor of teachers-to-go, web optimized technology in teaching allowing students meet their teachers in an efficient way.

20+ years’ experience in high-technology marketing, software development and operational management.

Anthony strongly believes in the simple idea that “education is an opportunity for everyone.”

List of schools involved: Chinese International School (Hong Kong), International School of Asia, Karuizawa (Japan), Alcanta International College (China), Philippines Science High School, Philippines

Edmund Aldiss

Curriculum Director/Project Manager Began teaching at a reasonably early age and have remained within the profession for the last 30 or so years.

Spent some time teaching in Ethiopia, simply because the opportunity arose.

Between stints outside New Zealand, took a position as Head of Social Science at the Auckland University of Technology.

Became the Deputy Principal in an international university preparation college. The school grew from an initial cohort of 160 to around 800 within two years.

Worked at Chinese International School, Hong Kong for 8 years Helped establish an extension of CIS campus in Hangzhou.

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Experience in setting up or managing a school Project Manager Student Enrichment Centre, Hangzhou, China | 2011-2013 Overview the development of CIS - HZ, opening date September 2013 Budget $25m (HK) Coordinate nine key departments involved in the development of CIS - HZ Assist with dormitory and academic building design and requirements Coordinate the development of experiential learning opportunities Coordinate the provision of CAS opportunities Development of timetable and weekly structure Development student welfare policies and procedures Engage student services; cafeteria, medical centre and security services Liaison with Parent Advisory Group Coordinate procurement of Curriculum and Curriculum Capex and BTA Deputy Principal Taylors College and Embassy CES Auckland | 2003-2006 Administrative Responsibilities: Staff and Programme Acting Principal when Principal is overseas Assist Principal with appointing staff Manage the day-to-day activities of the College Organise College timetable with the Principal Manage College professional development programme Ensure academic programs are developed, delivered, reviewed appropriately Manage internal audit and annual review processes Manage the Taylors College Management System (TQMS) Manage education outside the classroom policies and procedures Manage information technology within the College Conduct monthly and annual performance reviews - Tertiary Counsellor, Librarian, Student Welfare Manger and IT Officer

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Sylvia Roldán

Academic and Program Director (International) A multi-lingual teacher: Spanish, English, French, Chinese, Japanese A Los Angeles native, who at the young age of six began immersing herself in other languages and cultures.

She earned her B.A. in Asian Studies from Mount Holyoke College in Western Massachusetts, USA. She went on to receive her M.A. in Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.

She ventured to Guatemala, Mexico, France and Japan to participate in homestays all before the age of 18 and these experiences led her to further study languages and cultures at university.

Katherine Gandolfo

Academic Director / Senior Counselor Katherine has been a secondary school principal, and responsible for academic advising and placement for over 35+ years.

She is one of the best-reputed experts in UK and US college counseling, particularly in the IB, AP, and IGCSE Program, a member and alternate delegate of the Overseas National Association of College Admissions Counselors (ONACAC).

Has served on accreditation teams for both ECIS/New England States and ECIS/Middle States.

Guided students and parents through clear communication and counseling program that takes all of the student’s talents and accomplishments, both academic and extracurricular, into consideration.

David Walker

Senior Counselor, Asia and Europe David Walker has been counseling international students on university entrance for over 30 years.

A graduate of the University of Oxford He has been Head of a NATO Upper School in Germany and the Deputy Head Academic of Chinese International School, Hong Kong.

He has had wide experience of academic guidance and pastoral care in both the GCE ‘A’ Level and IB Diploma systems.

An established record of success in preparing students individually to apply and interview for UK universities, especially those in the prestigious Russell Group.

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PGEM Clients School

A. Peking University www.english.pku.edu.cn

About Peking University Peking University is a comprehensive and national key university. The campus, known as “Yan Yuan” (the garden of Yan), is situated at Haidian District in the western suburb of Beijing.

Peking University is proud of its outstanding faculty, including 53 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 7 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and 14 members of the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).

PGEM has partnered with Peking University this 2014 to provide Teacher Training and Educational Development services to its faculty members. Peking University is also considering PGEM’s Teachers to GO! Platform for online tutoring and collaboration. Peking University is also seeking to partner with PGEM to collaborate in writing a course material or text book for SAT and ACT training.

B. International School of Asia, Karuizawa www.english.pku.edu.cn About ISAK ISAK is a fully-residential international high school located in Karuizawa (one of Japan’s premier mountain resort areas). ISAK’s core mission is to foster youth who are respectful of diversity and passionate about taking action in service of others.

Our aim is to build bridges among motivated students from diverse countries and cultures, and create young leaders in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world who can serve as catalysts for positive change. ISAK has been approved as a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and will be pursuing authorization as an IB World School. We are also holding discussions with the United World College (UWC) network to consider a potential partnership, reflecting our shared goals of diversity, service and action.

Curriculum Design Anthony Bernardo (CEO of PGEM) was hired as a consultant to write the initial curriculum framework for the school.

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C. Alcanta International College www.aicib.org About AIC Alcanta International College (AIC) is an IB World School since February 2012, authorised by the International Baccalaureate to offer the Diploma Programme.

It is the only IB World School in Guangzhou which admits both international and Chinese students.

AIC offers a one-year pre-Diploma Programme (Pre-DP), followed by the two-year IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Students who have the potential to earn the IB Diploma, but whose command of English is insufficient at the time of application, can enrol in AIC’s one-year Intensive English Programme (IEP) before beginning the three-year programme.

AIC accepts students from age 15 years to age 17 years. Grade 9 graduates may apply for admission to the Pre-DP or the IEP, while Grade 10 graduates may apply for admission to the first year of the IBDP. The class size at AIC is small – the maximum is 16 students - and the language of instruction is English (except for foreign language courses). All classes are led by IBO-certified teachers. Students sit for the standardized IB examinations in May of their final year. IB graduates successfully apply to more than 3000 universities worldwide. Students with strong IB Diplomas can receive up to one full year of college credits from some universities.

AIC is committed to the integration of international education with Chinese culture, and to the building of a multicultural, student-centered community of learners.

D. CIS Hangzhou

www.cis.edu.hk/cis-hangzhou/home/index.aspx About CIS Hangzhou In August 2013, the Chinese International School (CIS) launched a one-year academic and residential program of the highest caliber in Hangzhou, China.

The program is the first of its kind.

AIC offers a one-year pre-Diploma Programme (Pre-DP), followed by the CIS Hangzhou invites Year 10/Grade 9 (14-15 year old) students to spend a year immersed in Chinese culture and language, while continuing their education in English under the framework of the internationally recognized IB Middle Years Program (IBMYP).

Ed Aldiss (Project Manager) was heavily involved in the setting up, planning, designing of the school in Hangzhou. He was the point person who coordinated all works done by various sub-contractors and major responsible people on the project.

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Benefits or Advantages

Benefits or Advantages of Partnering with PGEM PGEM’s core business is the establishment and continuous improvement of schools. The Group has a proven track record as an education development and management specialist. PGEM team of experts all have the highest credentials and experience in the development and management of schools. PGEM has brought together educational professionals who have developed and managed schools in a range of national and educational settings. PGEM experience includes the management of government schools, international schools, private schools, boarding schools, day schools, single sex and coeducational schools. There are very few organisations that can bring such a broad base of experience to the development of schools.

PGEM has an extensive and established network of specialist providers that will be engaged to support and enhance the core functions of the Group. This network includes, specialists in health and safety, security, student diet, specialist room design, classroom furniture, equipment and textbook procurement, uniform design, after school activities, service projects, sport, music and drama specialists and after school tutoring. Very few other organisations can rapidly engage this level of technical skill to ensure our clients receive a school that reflect community expectations and provides a genuine 21st learning environment.

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Setting up School

This section services two purposes, 1st: to provide you with an overview of the stages of setting up a school and the key elements that 1st: make-up the project.

2nd: to provide you with a clear grasp of the work that all sections of the project are undertaking.

Strands The project is divided into nine different areas; the team has chosen to identify these areas with the title strands. Each of the strands has essential responsibilities and associated key dates. The strands are as follows: Construction & Fit Out Financial & Legal Curriculum Development Student Enrollment Student Needs Human Resources PR/Communications Government Liaison Parent Liaison PGEM will provide essential advice to set up and manage an international school, based on the expertise of PGEM’s team of international educators and academic experts.

To ensure success, it is important to have a powerful vision and to define the school’s mission in a lucid statement.

This has become even more vital as the number of international schools multiplies, particularly in Asia. From the vision and mission statement should flow the school’s policies on all aspects of the curriculum, learning and teaching, management, student admissions and teacher recruitment.

The PGEM corporate advisory services team includes business entrepreneurs and managers, heads of school, curriculum developers, language and communications experts. The members of the teamhave proven track records in renowned educational institutions in Asia, Europe and North America, including International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools.

PGEM can effectively advise clients to manage or set up the school they want to build, drawing from wide experience, on all stages of the project.

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