Gabi Kotlubaj – Director of Studies

Department: Academic

BA, DELTA, CELTA Trainer

Gabi has over 25 years of experience in the world of EFL as a teacher, teacher trainer and academic manager. Her interests have always been centred around needs-based learning, differentiated teaching and learner autonomy. A strong believer in CPD, Gabi has written and delivered workshops, seminars and training courses to teachers from all over the world, including courses on creative methodologies, Inclusion & Special Educational Needs and CLIL. In her free time she reads philosophy, enjoys hiking and rock climbing, and writes teaching and teacher training materials. Gabi has a degree in Philosophy and the University of Cambridge Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, she is also a Celta Trainer.

Stephen O’Sullivan – Centre Manager (China)

Department: Academic

MA, DELTA

Stephen is responsible for the KKCL Greenwich Centre. He works with our teachers and students to make sure that all our classes are as fun, educational and challenging as they can possibly be.

He has over six years experience in English Language Teaching in Ireland, Spain and the UK, including working for the British Council and as an Academic Manager. Stephen has also worked in the film industry and brings his expertise to our recording studio.

His favourite aspect of the job is the genuine interaction he gets to have with all the students and staff.

Hedvig Ilyes – Assistant Director of Studies

Department: Academic

MSc, CELTA

Hedvig was born in Hungary where she graduated as a biologist and technical translator and later on as a teacher of English Language and Literature. She is also CELTA qualified and has over 10 years of experience of teaching English, both in Hungary and in the UK. She has prepared students for several different language exams, among others, TELC that you can take at KKCL.

Her outside interests are science, energy medicine, reading, sports and travelling.