For Schools & Centres
I help English language schools, pathway providers, and international universities build the academic operations, quality systems, and leadership capacity they need to grow with confidence.
Profile
I work with English language schools, pathway providers, and international universities to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be — operationally, academically, and in terms of their people.
Most organisations I work with are at one of two critical points: either growing fast and finding that their systems haven’t kept up, or they have been successful for a long time and are starting to ask how they can work more efficiently without compromising on quality. The pressure points are familiar — teacher retention, accreditation preparation, developing middle managers, launching new programmes. These are solvable problems, and the kind I have spent a long time working on from the inside.
Over 15 years as a senior leader at three of Vietnam’s most prominent education providers — ILA Vietnam, HUTECH University, and RMIT University Vietnam — I built academic operations from scratch, launched the country’s first accredited Foundation Studies programme, developed more than 20 Academic Managers into confident leaders, and worked within British Council, NEAS, and TEQSA accreditation frameworks.
With deep roots in Vietnam and now based in Dubai, I work with organisations that want to move from good intentions to operational reality.
Process
A free 45-minute call. You tell me what you are working on — I listen, ask questions, and give you an honest view of whether I am the right person to help. If I do not think I am, I will say so.
If there is a genuine fit, I put together a short written proposal — the problem as I understand it, what I would deliver, how long it would take, and what it would cost. Simple and specific.
I work closely with your team throughout — remotely or on-site depending on the engagement. The goal is something tangible your organisation can use and build on independently.
Services
I work with schools, pathway providers, and education groups on a project basis — bringing senior-level expertise to specific challenges without the overhead of a full-time hire. All engagements begin with a free initial conversation.
Practical, hands-on sessions for academic teams. Topics include Academic Manager development, CPD frameworks, observation and feedback, student retention strategies, and accreditation preparation. Designed around your context, not generic content. Half-day and full-day formats available.
Structured projects with agreed deliverables, delivered remotely or with an on-site visit where needed. All projects begin with a free scoping conversation.
A structured review of your academic operations — timetabling, teaching allocation, assessment tracking, and workflow. Delivered as a prioritised action plan and 90-minute debrief.
Typical duration: 2–3 weeks.
From $950
A gap analysis against your target framework — British Council, NEAS, EAQUALS, or TEQSA — with a traffic-light readiness report and clear action roadmap.
Typical duration: 3–4 weeks.
From $1,200
A bespoke short programme covering observations, feedback, performance management, and the transition from teacher to leader. Structured sessions, real-work tasks, and coaching conversations.
Typical duration: 4–6 weeks.
From $1,500
End-to-end support for pathway, foundation, or EAP programmes — curriculum framework, assessment design, timetabling, and staff briefing. Built on direct experience launching Vietnam’s first accredited Foundation Studies programme.
Typical duration: 4–6 weeks.
From $1,800
For organisations that want ongoing senior academic guidance without a full project engagement. A set number of hours each month — used flexibly for strategic advice, problem-solving, document review, or leadership support. Builds a genuine working relationship rather than a one-off transaction.
Founding Client Offer
I am currently offering the Academic Operations Audit at a reduced founding rate for a small number of schools. In exchange, I ask for an honest written testimonial at the end of the engagement. This offer is available to the first three organisations who enquire.
Enquire about this offerNot sure what you need? I will listen and tell you honestly whether I can help.
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Testimonials
Andy struck the perfect balance between providing hands-on support when needed and giving his team the space and independence to grow professionally. He was passionate about providing premium teaching quality and impeccable customer service — and really helped me develop as a solution-oriented manager.
Andrew helped me develop my own managerial and leadership skills with teachers. As a leader, he built a strong team who cared about each other and the school. He has high standards academically and ethically as a manager of people.
Andrew is a brilliant business and team leader. He quickly identified areas to improve and knew how to execute the plans he had made. He empowered colleagues and recognised their abilities. Andrew would be an asset to any school in a leadership position.
I had the privilege of working with Andy in my first academic management position. In his role as Regional Academic Manager for over 20 centres, Andy was an inspiring and effective coach. He struck the perfect balance between providing hands-on support and giving his team the space to grow professionally.
Contact
Whether you are pursuing accreditation, launching a new programme, developing your academic managers, or trying to get your operations running more smoothly — I am happy to have an initial conversation at no obligation.