Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 19th - 21st October 2012
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: Heather Arnesen, Gareth Rees
“The quality was just splendid. They had answers for all questions and what we wanted to hear.”
Haldor Berge, Arendal Vgs, Norway
“Very good - both Gareth & Heather were knowledgeable, helpful and approachable, and struck the right balance between communicating key details and allow delegates to ask questions relevant to their schools.”
Simon Allen , Charterhouse, United Kingdom
“Very clear explanations, great knowledge, helpful with all doubts, generous in sharing material.”
Raquel Trillo, Escaan IS, Barcelona, Spain
“The presenters were extremely knowledgeable.”
Anonymous
“Competent workshop leaders. Their vast experience in the field has been very useful & inspiring.”
Krishnakali Gupta, IS Bergen, Norway
“All sessions were equally valuable, useful and expertly delivered.”
Anthony Hemmens, Southbank IS, London, United Kingdom
“Heather and Gareth were very flexible and available to answer all of our questions. I feel grateful they created a wiki where they put powerpoints, documents, and which will allow us to discuss and exchange ideas and questions.”
Celine Babulaud, IS Paris, France
“I've learned a lot. My brain is full and time is needed tot process. The wiki will be great for that. Thanks!”
Brandie Smith, IS Mainfranken, Germany
Workshop for Experienced IBDP Coordinators: 4th - 6th March 2011
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leaders: Heather Arnesen, Gareth Rees
“The workshop leaders were great. They certainly know what they are doing. The are warm and it's easy to communicate with them. They are friendly. Thank you!”
Tatma Burcu Tekneci, Yuce College-SC: 3607, Turkey
“The workshop leaders were very approachable & experienced. It was very useful to have a chance to hear views of experienced coordinators and be able to ask questions.”
Bradley Snell, Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, United Kingdom
“The presenters were excellent.”
Suzanne kalasin, Internationale Schule Am Rhein in Neuss GmbH, Germany
“The presenters were knowledgeable & approachable.”
Lynn Weston, CATS Canterbury, United Kingdom
“The workshop leaders were brilliant! Everything has been well organized. Also, I've enjoyed the fact that everyone has been so open-minded and willing to share ideas.”
Yiva Tiden, Torsbergsgymnasiet, Sweden
“The workshop leaders were: professinoal, eloquent, clear, friendly, helpful. Thank you!”
Aldona Poniukowska, Meridian International School, Poland
“I had lots of questions before I attended. All of them have been answered.”
Jon Barfield, Whitgift School, United Kingdom
“Gareth & Heather, thanks very much & see you next time!”
John Sprague, Leysin American School, Switzerland
“Very good knowledge. Very helpful.”
Marwa Bkairat, Jeddah Knowledge International School, Saudi Arabia
“Both presenters were knowledgeable, clear & constantly engaging the group. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Thank you.”
Anonymous
“I would like to thank both presenters. Well done!”
Vivian Papafakli-Strouza, IS Frankfurt-Rhein-Main, Germany
“The workshop leaders were superb. Both are established IBDP experts & presenters. Well done!”
Frank Braccia, International School of Bergen, Norway
“I would say that I learnt a great deal from this workshop. The leaders were helpful in answering all of my questions and queries. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and they are willing to go the extra mile in offering their advice.”
Wahid Alsartawi, King Faisal School, Saudi Arabia
“The workshop leaders wre very knowledgeable, well-prepared, empathetic and collaborative.”
Anonymous
“Excellent knowledge of topics - very comfortable approaching discussions. They are an excellent team whose ease with each other is obvious. I would recommend them to others.”
Anonymous
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 19th - 21st February 2010
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: Gareth Rees, Heather Arnesen
“The workshop leaders were very knowledgeable and personable as well as experienced.”
Dr. Matthew Storey, Aiglon College, Switzerland
“Once again it was a fantastic conference. Gareth and Heather were wonderful. It was great to be taught by experts who are knowledgeable in all areas.”
Stuart Kent, Seoul Foreign School, South Korea
“The presenters were well prepared, knowledgeable and open... Looking forward to coming to another.”
Philippe Durant, DBSAA, Addis, Ethiopia
“All sessions were useful and the workshop leaders were professional and thorough. The sharing of good practice and meeting other PBCs was very interesting and useful.”
Gillian Wilkinson, Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College, United Kingdom
“The presentations were well structured and the content was very clear. The trainers shared their experience and that was very good.”
Simona Ghizdareeanu, International School Almere, Netherlands
“Excellent! The workshop leaders had a wealth of experience, give pertinent, focussed, practical advice, and had a clear, collaborative style.”
Jane Bannell, Sotogrande International School, Spain
“Thanks a lot for your time, professionalism and support. I am looking forward to seeing you next spring.
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Vivian Papafakli Strouza, Frankfurt International Schule Rhein mmain, Germany
“This was a great programme, well managed and delivered.”
Chris Morrell, Sussex Coast College, Hastings, United Kingdom
“The workshop leaders were great - a competent and perfectly compatible couple.”
Dr. Andrzeeh Cichy, International American School of Warsaw, Poland
“Coherent, well organised and very clear presentations. Excellent workshop!”
Mira Ciechowska, International European School, Warsaw, Poland
“I was very pleased with the workshop. I found all sessions very useful, and I appreciated Karin's help before arrival.”
Pierre DeLevay, King Faisal School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
“The conference was a boost! All the sessions were very useful and stimulating. The workshop leaders were very competent, engaged, and honest... Inspiration returned and many questions and concerns were addressed. Thank you1”
Jo-Anne Ahlmen, Rudbeck School, Sweden
“The workshop leaders were very approachable and personable.”
Gayle Haywood, St. George's, Rome, Italy
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 16th - 18th October 2009
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leaders: Heather Arnesen, Gareth Rees
“All of the sessions were very useful. The great thing about coming to a workshop like this is the “little bits” of information that you pick up from both the course leaders and other delegates.”
Richard Tomes, British School of Brussels, Belgium
“Both presenters were good communicators with a huge amount of experience as IBDP coordinators.”
VincencGandol Casado
“A very helpful and enjoyable workshop. I really liked having two charismatic presenters with good wisdom and different experiences. ”
Nancy Krar, American School of Cyprus
“Perfect presenters, perfect organisation. Thank you!”
John Bayramian, Abu Dhabi International School, United Arab Emirates
“Both Gareth and Heather were very clear and helpful.”
Anonymous
Workshop for Experienced IBDP Coordinators: 20th - 22nd March 2009
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: Gareth Rees
“The presenter was very helpful and modest. Thank you to everyone and keep up the good work!”
Amr Mokhtar, Greenlands International School, Cairo, Egypt
“The workshop leader was a very experienced coordinator and he gave us lots of useful information. At the same time, he was able to take into account the experience of the participants.”
Emmanuelle Bjerkem
“The workshop leader had an encyclopedic knowledge of the IB and created a very congenial and relaxed atmosphere.”
Andy Wildin, Truro College, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader was very knowledgeable and experienced and had a very pleasant manner.”
Rachel Pernet, Danube International School, Vienna, Austria
“It was fantastic to have presenters who are passionate about their work and like to share their experience.”
Karin Schnoor, Berlin Branderburger International School, Germany
