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Meet James Kaunhoven - one of our world class teachers here at ISB

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James Kaunhoven is currently teaching Grade 3 here at ISB. James joined ISB in 2019 having previously been teaching Grade 2 at Hanoi International School in Vietnam. Originally from the UK, James began his professional career as a successful sales manager, before discovering his love of teaching in a room of 55 (yes 55!) Grade 1 students in a school in China! He has also gained experience and training in Grade 5 at the United Nations International School in Hanoi. James earned his BA Honors degree from The Open University in the United Kingdom in the field of Social Sciences. He obtained his Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Sunderland University and is currently studying for his Masters in Education. See the above video to hear about James' work at ISB and delivering the Primary Years Programme.
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