This is the United family . We are all different people with different jobs but with one thing in common: We want you to achieve your goals and have the time of your life here in Bournemouth!

"Big Boss"

“United World has grown into a well-established school since its foundation in 1998. As a language teacher myself and having worked in schools throughout Europe and the UK, I recognise the importance of flexibility and the need to adapt to the requirements of the individual student. We hope our school meets your needs and look forward to seeing you in the future.”

Managing Director

MATTHEW WASTIE

Administration & Welfare

The Academic Team

Severine is our Students Services Manager and has over 10 years' experience.

"I really enjoy working in an international environment and couldn't think of a better job for me. I love meeting students and I am always happy to help and answer their questions. My passion for travelling is complemented by meeting people from all over the world on a daily basis."

Student Services Manager

SEVERINE LAI TANG

Nina has been working at United World since December 2011. Having initially come to Bournemouth as an international student, Nina can relate to students’ concerns and provide reassuring and professional information and making their transition to a new town and school as comfortable as possible.

Student Services Coordinator

NINA SCHWEIGEL

Teaching since 1990 both in Brazil and The UK with experience of teaching General English, Cambridge exam classes and Trinity GESE. University of Cambridge DELTA qualified teacher.

"I started teaching in when I lived in Brazil (quite a long time ago now !!!). I loved it so much that when I came back to The UK, I decided to study for a UK teaching qualification. I have never regretted that choice for a moment. I am now the Principal at United World and as well as the academic management side of my job, I still teach. I love the cultural diversity of the students, and the feeling that you can help someone achieve their goal is Fab-u-lous!"

Principal

YVETTE ISKANDARANI

Cambridge DELTA certified with an MA in TESOL. Adult ESL / EFL Instructor, Teacher Trainer and Course Designer with over fifteen years of professional experience with multicultural learners and teachers at various language centres, universities and distant learning.

“English Language Teaching is not only my job, it’s my passion. I am a father, a husband, a teacher, and a gunner (Arsenal fan)."

Director of Studies

ALAN MARTINS

Our Teachers

Ben

Senior EFL Teacher

"Hi, I am Ben. My passion is teaching Business/Workplace English as it is something practical and relevant in today’s globalised economy. In addition, the world of business is never boring because it is full of funny people (both funny ha-ha and funny peculiar). Did you know that Jack Ma, Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, was once an English teacher? Did you know that out of twenty-four applicants he was the only one to be turned down for a job at a local KFC? Did you know that Donald Trump once launched his own brand of vodka although, allegedly, he has never drunk alcohol? Did you know that the founder of Victoria’s Secret, a guy called Roy Raymond, also started a store selling children’s products? The first is now one of the richest men in the world, the second – president of the USA, and the third jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge :_("

Rich

Senior EFL Teacher

Cambridge Celta qualified teacher with 22 years experience, having spent 10 of those in Spain, specialising in Cambridge and trinity ISE exams, employing a variety of methodologies individually catered to each class/student.

Murray

EFL Teacher

More than 20 years of experience in teaching all levels of English including Cambridge exams. With vast experience in the UK, Europe, South America and Kuwait, Murray is our pronunciation specialist.

Mike

Senior EFL Teacher

More than fifteen years of experience of teaching English at all levels ranging from beginners to proficiency. Mike specialises in exam classes: Cambridge First (FCE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE), and IELTS. Having studied Business Management at university and with vast experience in management, Mike makes a wise choice for those interested in professional English.

Stefan

EFL Teacher

"Hi! My name is Stefan and I'm the youngest out of all the staff here at United world. I am a CELTA qualified teacher and have a keen passion towards teaching. Being young I find connecting with my students easy and I love a culturally diverse environment. I'm very calm and collected with my students learning as my number one priority. I also love all things tech, I enjoy drawing and I like your typical sport - playing football."

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