All incoming students at G1 and G2 level study Chemistry and sit the IGCSE examination at the end of the G2 year. Chemistry is an option at A level, students being prepared for the CIE AS and A2 examinations. Starting this year a one-semester foundation course is also being offered for students who wish to enter American universities in the following Spring.

The department currently has eight full-time Chemistry teachers, four of whom are ex-pats, the remainder being Chinese. Two other members of the teaching staff also teach some Chemistry. The amount of teaching experience ranges from 1 year to 37 years. There are two full-time laboratory technicians. Most of the Chinese staff teach mainly at IGCSE level and most of the ex-pat staff teach mainly at A level. Most classes have both a Chinese and ex-pat teacher. The amount of instruction given in English increases throughout the age range of the students. In the G classes four of the weekly lessons are given by a Chinese teacher and the fifth lesson is taught by an ex-pat, who will consolidate, in English, the work done by the Chinese teacher. In the A classes the ratio varies and the work is split up by topic.

Teaching Staff

Simon Davis Head of Chemistry BSc (Honours) Chemistry (Bristol) PGCE (Southampton) Although I was born in England I also have New Zealand citizenship. I gained a B.Sc. Honours degree in Chemistry at Bristol University and a Certificate in Education from Southampton University. My wife, Dee, and I started our teaching careers in England, but have since also worked in New Zealand, Brunei, the Cayman Islands, Kenya, the Bahamas and now China. Apart from travelling, my interests include badminton, table tennis and playing the guitar.

Jane Clark BSc (Auckland, New Zealand) Diploma of Teaching (Auckland, New Zealand) I am enjoying an enviable experience in teaching at SCIE. The wonderful teamwork, support and friendly atmosphere within my department have ensured ease of adaptation to the UK curriculum after many years teaching Chemistry, Biology and Science in New Zealand. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast, traveller, and house renovator, and love to keep fit. To my students ¨C ¡°Be a risk taker and believe in your ability¡±.

Jeff Kearns BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry (Dalhousie University) MSc Organic Chemistry (University of New Brunswick) Jeff, our only Canadian, has been teaching Chemistry, IT, and related subjects for 14 years at universities and schools in Canada, the UAE, and China. He's been with SCIE since 2006 and has acted as Head of Chemistry and Head of IT.

Frank Deng BEd (Hebei Normal University) Frank worked in a local high school between 1998 and 2000. In 2001 - 2003, he was employed as a teacher by the Chiway Education Group, Shanghai. He has worked in SCIE from 2004 to present. He currently teaches IGCSE and AS Chemistry. He is proud of being a teacher. At SCIE he has taught the students of G1,G2 and A1. He loves bringing Chemistry to life and most of his students are enjoying the Chemistry class.

Jill Ji BEd Chemical Education (South China Normal University) Jill comes from north China. She gained her B.Ed degree from South China Normal University in 2001 and her M.Sc degree at the same university in 2004. She is qauite proud that she got her first job in SCIE as an AS Chemistry teacher. Now she has been here 4 years and shared classes with Jim, Derek, Anna, Jeff, Warren, Simon and Jane. She feels they are all good teachers, excellent partners, and is glad to work with them.

Bee Li Bachelor of Chemical Education (Beijing Normal University) Three years’ teaching experience. Worked as a Chemistry teacher in Shenzhen Korea International School for one year. Two years’ teaching experience in SCIE. I have enjoyed staying with students. I hope to be the students’ good teacher and helpful friend. Motto: Just do it!

Joey Zheng BSc Chemistry (Nankai U, Tianjin, China) M. Ed (Melbourne U, Australia) Lived in Melbourne, Australia for 15 years, for 8 of which I worked as a full-time school teacher, both in primary (classroom teacher) and secondary (teacher of Chemistry and General Science) sectors. Previous Position of leadership held: Coordinator of Science Education

Candy Mei Laboratory Technician BSc Biology (South-Central University For Nationalities) Candy was born and educated in China. She graduated from South-central University for Nationalities, where she gained a Bachelor’s degree. She is now in her third year at SCIE. Her ambition is to become a Chemistry teacher. She is an optimistic lady and loves sports, especially running, badminton and ping-pong. If you like ping-pong, please come to SCIE and play with her!

Mic Meng Laboratory Technician BSc Chemistry (Beijing Normal University) Mic is from Sichuan province, which is in the southwest part of China. He graduated in 2007. After graduating, he came to Shenzhen College of International Education working as a Chemistry lab technician. He likes reading and playing sports, and his favorite sports are basketball and badminton.

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