Stephen Kay

Master of Education, The Open University, UK 

Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of Auckland, NZ 

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, Christchurch College of Education, NZ 

International School Leadership Certificate, Ontario Principal's Council 

Stephen joined BIS HCMC in August 2023 as the Head of the Secondary Campus having previously worked as the Head of Secondary at the International School Brunei. British by birth and raised in New Zealand, Stephen completed his BSc in Auckland and his teaching diploma in Christchurch, where he met his Canadian wife, Tara. Their international teaching adventures have taken them to the UK, Argentina, Brunei and now to Vietnam. Along the way, Stephen completed his MEd and has two children, one born in England and one in Argentina. 

Stephen appreciates how excellent education can motivate and inspire young people and how international schools provide their communities with a myriad of opportunities to celebrate cultural diversity and develop globally minded, caring young people.  

Stephen values every learner as an individual, seeking to understand their strengths, support their future aspirations and celebrate their successes. With his international perspective, Stephen sometimes considers himself an original third culture child and uses his own life experiences to encourage all students to have a strong sense of self-identity, whilst also being open minded and engaged with the culture of their host country. 

In his spare time, Stephen enjoys the outdoors – walking, hiking, swimming and boating. A closet reader, Stephen is somewhat of a secret Pratchett fan.