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Why should you learn English? What will you gain with this second language? Let’s take a look at 15 benefits of learning English with ILA. Surely after knowing these great things, you will want to learn a foreign language right away! Mục lục Toggle 1.…
THE ONES SHAPING THE FUTURE
AT ILA
ILA is one of the leading
educational organizations in Vietnam.
2,000+
Qualified & experienced teachers
and teaching assistants.
1,000+
Professional & friendly staff.
60+
ILA has over 60 training centers in 15 cities
and provinces across the country.
ILA’s academic leadership have
managed and train over 2.000
teachers and TAs.
OUR ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Jonathan
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jonathan
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in the field of education, with 11 years of service at ILA Vietnam. In his role as the Director of Teaching and Learning at ILA, Jonathan strongly believes in developing people. He holds a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, a Master's in Business Administration (MBA), a Cambridge CELTA certificate, an extended certification in Young Learners CELTA, and DELTA, as well as a Trinity College certificate in Teaching International Business English.
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present” – Albert Camus
Todd
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Todd
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Todd is passionately dedicated to education. Currently, he serves as Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning at ILA. With over 10 years in education, he transitioned from an English teacher role to leadership and management roles. With a foundation in engineering and experience and qualifications in teaching, such as the Cambridge CELTA certificate and DELTA Module 2, he continuously provides both a technological and pedagogical approach to education.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education" - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Anastasia
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Anastasia
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
After graduating from a pedagogical university with a degree in English teaching, Anastasia embarked on a career in education and ventured into teaching abroad. She commenced her journey at ILA as a teacher 8 years ago. Subsequently, Anastasia earned the Cambridge DELTA Module 1 certificate and a Master's degree in Education Leadership and Management from Keele University, all while performing the role of Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning at ILA.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world” - Malala Yousafzai
Robert
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Robert
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Continuing a family tradition, after receiving a scholarship and completing his Master's degree at the University of Nottingham, Robert made the resolute decision to combine his passion for travel and education by pursuing a teaching career abroad.
He obtained his Cambridge CELTA certificate in the UK in 2014 and has worked at ILA for nearly a decade. Robert extended his qualifications by achieving the Cambridge Young Learners certificate and completing two DELTA modules. Over the years, he has held various positions within ILA and currently serves as the Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning.
"The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless" - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jason
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Jason
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Jason has taken on teaching and managerial roles at ILA for over 10 years and is currently a Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning. Over the past decade, he has devoted himself to professional development, striving to gain a deeper understanding of how language learners can succeed. He holds the Cambridge CELTA certificate, the Young Learners extended to CELTA certificate, the Cambridge DELTA certificate, the Cambridge Trainer certificate, and a Bachelor's degree in Business. Each of these certifications has empowered Jason to provide better support for the management team and educators at ILA.
“Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom” -Roger Bacon
Matthew
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Matthew
Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning
Matthew currently holds the position of Regional Manager of Teaching and Learning for ILA Vietnam, overseeing the Hanoi centers and Northern provinces. He has been with ILA for 12 years. Matthew's passion for education stems from his parents, both of whom have been dedicated music teachers for over 40 years. Matthew holds the Cambridge CELTA certificate, an extended Young Learners certificate to CELTA, and DELTA certification.
“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives” — Clay P. Bedford
Dafi
Head of Academic ILO
Dafi
Head of Academic ILO
Dafi holds the Trinity CertTESOL certificate, completed two modules of the Cambridge DELTA program, and extended his expertise with the Cambridge Teaching Young Learners qualification. Recently, he graduated from the University of Leicester with a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. As the Head of Academic of ILO Preschool, Dafi introduces high-quality, innovative, and engaging programs designed to cater to the specific needs and interests of young learners. ILO's curriculum is integrated with advanced Finnish methods in early childhood education, ensuring that all students have the tools and confidence to thrive.
“The purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows” - Sydney J. Harris
Nathan
Nathan
Senior Teaching and Learning Manager
Nathan attended Western Washington University and earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology. He dedicated over 10 years to volunteering as a psychological counselor in the Seattle. This background served as the inspiration for Nathan to pursue an education career in Asia nearly 13 years ago. He holds a CELTA certificate, an extended Young Learners certificate to CELTA, and DELTA Module 1. Nathan has worked for ILA in various positions for over 6 years. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Teaching and Learning Manager in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today” - Malcolm X
Tara
Tara
Teaching and Learning Manager
Tara completed her Master's degree in business management and acquired a Celta Pass A over a decade ago. She has been teaching English for 17 years and has worked as an Academic Manager for 4 years. Her years of experience working at schools, language centers and universities have prepared her for the challenges faced in an academic management role. She has lived all over Vietnam for the past 10 years and is now settled in Ho Chi Minh city.
“I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message" - Steve Irwin
Alex
Alex
Teaching and Learning Manager
Alex has a Bachelor's Degree in Design Management and earned his CELTA in Oxford, UK. He has worked in Vietnam and at ILA for more than 10 years, since 2013, and in that time has been a teacher, Senior Teaching and finally Teaching and Learning Manager since 2019. During that time he has managed 9 different centres in other provinces and HCMC locations, and is currently about to embark on his Masters degree in Linguistics and TESOL at Nottingham University in the UK.
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela
Allen
Allen
Teaching and Learning Manager
Allen has a Bachelors Degree from an American University. Allen has completed a Cambridge CELTA, IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology and holds a TELF- Children (Advance Certificate) from Colombia College. He has been in the ELT industry for 9 years. Allen has worked at ILA since 2017 starting as a teacher, then Senior Teacher and is currently the Teaching and Learning Manager at ILA Can Tho 1&2 Centres.
“An investment in knowldege pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin
Barbora
Barbora
Teaching and Learning Manager
Barbora has been in the ESL field for over 10 years, working in Slovakia, Morocco, Indonesia and for the past 5 years in Vietnam. She has a TESOL from Trinity College London. Barbora has worked for ILA for 5 years and is a Teaching and Learning Manager for ILA Quang Trung and ILA Nguyen Anh Thu. She holds a Master's degree in Therapy Education with a focus on art therapy. Her experience in psychology and theater has been a great asset while delving into education.
“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world" – Malala Yousafzai
David
David
Teaching and Learning Manager
David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management. Deciding to pursue a career in the field of education led him to move to Vietnam. He has since been working at ILA for over 7 years, starting as a teacher before moving into the role of Teaching and Learning Manager. During his time at ILA he has extended his qualifications by completing DELTA Module 1 and the Cambridge Train the Trainer course. He has worked at numerous ILA centres throughout Ho Chi Minh City and is currently based at ILA Cong Hoa, Tan Binh.
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do you will never cease to grow" - Anthony J. D'Angelo
Stacey
Stacey
Teaching and Learning Manager
Stacey completed a degree in Commerce as well as a Diploma in Culinary Arts in Canada before moving her focus to the EAL field. She has been with ILA since 2019. Stacey has completed the CELTA, Delta Module 1, as well as Cambridge Train the Trainer certification.
“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes" - Oscar Wilde
Jeremy
Jeremy
Teaching and Learning Manager
Jeremy achieved a Bachelors of Commerce (specialising in Information Systems) and a TESOL certificate in 2016. He promptly moved to Vietnam to pursue a career in Education. He has worked at ILA for 5 years and in that time received certification to teach SAT classes. Currently Jeremy oversees two centres in District 7 in a Teaching and Learning Manager role.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" - Mahatma Gandhi
Jesse
Jesse
Teaching and Learning Manager
Jesse has 23 years experience in the education industry, including 13 years in textbook publishing and 10 years in Teaching English as a Second Language. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, a Master's degree in Philosophy, CELTA and DELTA Module 1 qualifications, and a Cambridge speaking examiner certification. He has worked at ILA Vietnam for 9 years.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” - Benjamin Franklin
Liam
Liam
Teaching and Learning Manager
Liam started as a teacher at ILA in 2018 in Ho Chi Minh. Due to his academic excellence and strong leadership skills, he became a senior teacher and moved to ILA Da Nang in 2019. He holds a Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages & Applied Linguistics as well as the Cambridge English "Train the Trainer" certificate and the International House "Director of Studies" certificate. He is currently the Teaching and Learning Manager of two centers in Ho Chi Minh and is an IELTS speaking examiner.
“Learning is never done without errors and defeat” – Vladimir Lenin
Sammie
Sammie
Teaching and Learning Manager
After moving to Vietnam, Sammie started as a teacher with ILA. She has been a Manager of Teaching and Learning in Nha Trang for the past 5 years. She has completed the CELTA and DELTA, as well as Director of Studies and Train the Trainer certifications.
“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together" - Scott Hayden
Matthew
Matthew
Teaching and Learning Manager
Matthew D. has worked in the ESL field for 10 years, first in UK and then Japan before settling in Vietnam. He holds a Bachelors degree in English Literature and a CELTA. Matthew has worked at ILA for six years and as a Teaching and Learning Manager for two. Matthew currently manages centres in HCMC (District 9) and Binh Duong (Di An).
“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one” – Malcolm Forbes
Georges
Georges
Teaching and Learning Manager
Georges has been involved in training and education since 1999. After graduation from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Software Engineering, he moved into training and teaching web-design at 6th form college. After leaving the UK, he moved into outdoor sports training (diving, sailing, outdoorsmanship, first aid), finally taking his CELTA in 2015 and discovering a passion for teaching English. He joined ILA in the same year and has since gone on to manage 3 different centres as TLM. He currently holds Cambridge Train the Trainer certificate and is part of the DELTA coaching team and is currently pursuing a full DELTA qualification himself.
“It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. It’s a crazy world out there. Be curious" - Stephan Hawking
Athos
Athos
Teaching and Learning Manager
Athos has a background in music and the arts and has a masters in composition. He worked with young adults with special needs for many years, which made him become interested in pursuing a career in education. He did his CELTA in 2017, joined ILA in 2018 and became a Teaching & Learning Manager in 2019. He is currently working towards his final DELTA module.
Athos is very academic and he loves reading about education and how our students learn. He is passionate about teaching and is always keen to work with the students and teachers at ILA RG and help them grow.
“Success is a science. If you have the conditions, you get the result" - Oscar Wilde
Kenyon
Kenyon
Teaching and Learning Manager
Kenyon is a TESOL & DELTA M1 certified English Language Teacher currently serving as the Teaching & Learning Manager for BD1 & 2. Before moving to Vietnam, he completed his History degree from the University of Huddersfield and worked as a Retention Specialist for the UK's largest telecommunications company - BT. In his 3 years working for ILA Vietnam, Kenyon has been a Teacher, Senior Teacher, & is now a Teaching & Learning Manager. Kenyon is passionate about delivering high quality teaching in Vietnam and promoting growth among teachers and students alike.
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” - Mark Van Doren
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