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Darren Jones (biography)
After gaining a first-class Graduate Diploma in Jazz, Contemporary and Popular Music at the City of Leeds College of Music, the only Jazz and Pop music course in the UK at the time, Darren combined a freelance performing and peripatetic teaching career. However, it was clear that Darren’s real passion was teaching; in 1999, he returned to university to complete his PGCE in Secondary Music with modules in numeracy and outdoor education at the University of Leeds. Darren then joined the staff of Southfield Technology College as an NQT Head of Department and began the task of rebuilding music within the school.
In 2003, Darren began his international teaching career at Regent's School, Bangkok, where he was Director of Music and Head of Creative Arts. This was followed by working at Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok, as Director of Performance and Instrumental Studies. Similar roles followed in Singapore (Tanglin Trust), Oman (The Sultan's School), and India (The International School Bangalore) before moving to Cairo (The British International School Cairo), firstly as Director of Music, followed by promotion to Head of Lower School and then Deputy Head Academic. Darren completed two years as Deputy Head of College, Pastoral and Residential Life at United World College, Dilijan, Armenia. He then moved on to be Head of Secondary School at Myanmar International School Yangon, leading the secondary school through the very difficult pandemic period. This was followed by being the Principal of Beaconhouse Newlands International School, Kuala Lumpur.
Darren holds an MA in Education Management and Leadership from The Open University and has also been awarded Fellowships from Trinity College London, The Chartered College of Teachers, The Royal Society of Arts and The Chartered Institute of Managers. Recently, he completed the Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University.
In his spare time, Darren enjoys playing golf, cooking, and reading about politics and military history. He is also a fan of Rugby Union and supports Wales. Darren is thrilled to have joined the team at IKC.
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Your distinguished head Dr. Nawal El Degwi had already been recognized both at home and abroad including in the united states for her achievements in education and I hope you all very much appreciate how fortunate you are to have studied under her carefully education that you’ve received at MSA.Iam confident that you are graduates who will be knocking down doors of opportunity as you join young leaders of the Egyptian society." Mr. Gordon Gray, Deputy chief of mission US embassy
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Dar Eltarbiah American School has been participating in AFS for many years.
" Hillary Clinton, The deputy of foreign affairs minister.
In 2009/ 2010 Dar Eltarbiah hosted Gabria Abeles-Allison and Carrie Eliza Costellow ,they spent one academic year.Where they gain a lot of experience. One year later Carrie came back to Egypt as a student in AUC ,she studied Arabic and oriental studies.In an official visit , the deputy of foreign affairs minister , Hellary Clinton , came to Dar ElTarbiah, and met the girls and the faculty members.
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On seeking a nomination, one name was presented and that name was a person called respectfully MAMA NAWAL.Mrs. El Degwi is the example of what we all inspired to be. She is involved in the very basic system of finding ways to bring education to as many persons as possible with the best delivery system of quality educational opportunities for persons of many ages and personal situations." University Council-American Federation
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Looking to a letter from Cambridge university which is my own university about the achievements of your school, they are frankly astonishing in a comparison with the best anywhere in the world including in the United Kingdom.
So I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to all the people who graduated and to your staff who helped them to get through their exams.
Iam particularly impressed by the achievements which you have reached in the fields of mathematics and in the sciences.
" Sir Graham Boyce, the former British ambassador in Egypt
Looking at the results you have achieved, I can say with absolute confidence that the future of Egypt is in very good hands indeed. Thank you very very much indeed.
In an increasingly competitive world an excellent school education arms students with wider choices and better career prospects. With a legacy of six decades and a vision for the 21st century, Dar El Tarbiah continues to provide top-quality education to adapt to a changing world.