Global education leader Steven Ellis joins International School Dhaka’s leadership team

City Desk :

International School Dhaka (ISD) has appointed experienced international leader Steven Ellis as the new principal of its secondary school.

Steven Ellis brings over three decades of experience in global education and leadership roles with exposure to diverse cultures across Europe and Asia. His appointment highlights ISD’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership.

A UK citizen, Steven Ellis has served in a wide range of senior roles, including Head of School, Deputy Director and Secondary Principal, and most recently Head of Seniors at Malvern College Hong Kong. He was motivated to join International School Dhaka, as he had heard so many truly positive reports about the school, the community and its successes over the past 25 years from colleagues in his professional network.

Speaking about joining ISD, Steven said, “I am honoured to join International School Dhaka, a school with such a strong reputation in the global IB community. I look forward to working with students, parents and colleagues to build on the school’s success and to ensure that our learners are well-prepared for the challenges of the future.”

He holds an MA in Educational Administration and a Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principals’ Training Centre, alongside a BA (Hons) in Geography and Physical Education from the University of Liverpool and a PGCE from Loughborough University.

He successfully managed schools through unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, together with Myanmar’s political instability, while maintaining excellent academic performance and student welfare outcomes. Steven is highly experienced with both CIS and NEASC Accreditation, serving as a team member, as well as leading schools through the accreditation and reaccreditation process.

ISD’s Director, Steve Calland-Scoble, said, “Steven Ellis is an excellent appointment to ISD. Throughout his professional career, his strength, knowledge and flexibility have helped steer leading schools towards high academic standards and institutional improvement. As an exceptional leader, Steven will enhance ISD’s mission to nurture global citizens and successful, future-ready learners.”