After a degree in English and French and a PGCE in Modern Languages, I began teaching in Secondary Schools in Surrey and Oxfordshire. Family life then brought a move to beautiful Edinburgh, where we lived and worked for 26 years. There, I continued my passion for language teaching, first running a Primary Language club for 10 years, and more recently, as a CELTA-certified EAL teacher, teaching teenagers and adults from diverse backgrounds and at all levels.

Last year, I returned to my city of birth and was delighted to join the Admissions Department at The British School of Lisbon. My role, showcasing this fantastic school, is wonderfully varied. I particularly enjoy meeting prospective students and families, learning about their aspirations, and understanding what they hope to gain from and contribute to our community. It’s a real pleasure to lead tours and witness the excellent teaching and engaged learners.

ABOUT MRS CORDINGLEY

Hobbies include, a good book, a good crisp and a cosy hammock in the sun, arty dabbling, collecting interesting colours in various mediums and mixed media work, chocolate tasting club (also any tasting club), crafts of every kind but mainly wool and paper, and finally gardening (aka, battling weeds).