Mrs Susie Chan

Mrs Susie Chan holds a BA (Hons) in Modern Chinese Studies and Japanese from the University of Leeds, UK. She has completed multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a PG LTCL Diploma in TESOL from Sheffield Hallam University, a PGCE and MA in Education from the University of Nottingham, and Cambridge CELTA and CELTYL certifications. Fluent in Hakka Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Thai, she brings a deep understanding of language acquisition and cross-cultural communication to her teaching and leadership.

With over 20 years of experience in international education across Asia, Mrs Chan has taught English and EAL and held key academic and pastoral leadership roles. She currently serves as Deputy Head of Years 7 & 8 at DBS Denla British School, focusing on inclusive practice, adolescent development, and supporting EAL learners across the curriculum. She understands that learning is often a messy, non-linear process and is committed to creating safe, language-rich environments where students are supported to take risks and thrive. Her previous roles include junior boys’ boarding tutor and leader of whole-school language development initiatives. She is passionate about helping teachers meet the needs of multilingual learners through collaborative, research-informed strategies.

Outside of school, Mrs Chan enjoys reading historical fiction, biographies, and exploring the ongoing AI revolution. She also loves travelling around Thailand with her husband, daughter, dog, and cat—discovering everything from quiet beaches to vibrant markets. Mrs Chan believes in the power of relationships, curiosity, and creativity to help young people flourish.

Academic Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Modern Chinese Studies and Japanese – University of Leeds

PG LTCL TESOL – Sheffield Hallam University

CELTA – University of Cambridge

CELTYL – University of Cambridge

PGCE – University of Nottingham

MA Education – University of Nottingham