At Ascend we recognise that our most important resource is our teachers. Our teachers are committed to Ascend, since we share the same values and understand the need for high standards of professionalism in delivering our service. Ascend ensures that its teachers will have considerable previous teaching experience, are Ministry of Education approved, hold at least a diploma and a postgraduate qualification relevant to teaching English language to foreign students, such as the CELTA, TEFL, TESOL or a diploma/masters degree in Applied Linguistics.
Director of Studies
Lauren Swieter
is from the USA and has taught English in various parts of America, Hong Kong and Singapore. She has taught general, business, and academic English to children, adults, and business professionals. Lauren has a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, as well as a bachelor's degree in English and Spanish. She is passionate about teaching and learning, and wants to see all Ascend students succeed in reaching their goals.
