Tim Lan
Head of School
Mr. Tim Lan has over 26 years of international education experience, including 13 years in leadership roles. His career spans both British and Chinese educational systems, demonstrating a profound understanding of diverse educational environments. Since 2009, he has held leadership positions at international schools in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Guangdong.
In 2022, he was named as one of Forbes China‘s Top 10 International School Principals. Prior to joining Dipont KCS Chengdu, Mr. Tim Lan served as Deputy Head of Hangzhou Dipont School of Arts and Science, playing a key role within the Dipont leadership community.
His educational philosophy emphasizes bilingual education, multicultural understanding, and experiential learning, dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment focused on students and parents. His extensive experience in bilingual schools of varying scales, deep alignment with Dipont’s holistic education values, and comprehensive knowledge of the Dipont system empower him to inspire faculty, ignite teaching excellence, unlock student potential, and lead the school toward an even more exceptional future.
Alexander Callow
Academic Director of Primary School
Mr. Alexander Callow brings over 17 years of experience in international education, with a dedicated focus on whole-school operations and academic excellence. He has taught at prestigious institutions across China, Italy, and Portugal, cultivating extensive cross-cultural leadership and international curriculum expertise.
Previously serving as Executive Principal of St. Peter’s International School in Portugal, he held overall responsibility for the daily operations of the largest single-campus K–12 school in Europe—spanning kindergarten through high school, including boarding—with a student body exceeding 1,500. He led institution-wide academic improvement, international accreditation, admissions and marketing, budget management, and faculty development.
Mr. Callow holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching from the University of Nottingham, a Postgraduate Diploma in Curriculum Design and Methodology, and a PGCE in Primary Education from the University of Sunderland. He is fluent in English and Italian, with intermediate Mandarin communication skills, and foundational proficiency in French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.
Zoe Zu
Head of Middle School
Ms. Zoe Zu is an accomplished educational leader with 20 years of management and teaching experience in international and bilingual schools. She holds a certificate in Educational Leadership from Harvard University and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She specializes in the integration of the IB framework and the Chinese National Curriculum, with demonstrated expertise in whole-school operations, curriculum innovation, and faculty development. She is also highly skilled in cross-cultural communication and public speaking.
Previously, Ms. Zu served as Executive Vice Principal and Head of Middle School at The BIBS Shunyi Campus in Beijing, where she oversaw teaching quality, curriculum design, admissions, and parent engagement. She also held a leadership role at the Keystone Academy, leading middle school curriculum development and grade-level management. There, she introduced visible teaching strategies and strengthened cross-divisional curriculum articulation with notable success.
A fluent bilingual communicator, Ms. Zu has received numerous awards in teaching and leadership, including first prize in Beijing’s Teaching Skills Competition. She has also contributed to textbook and teaching material development projects for Hanban/Center for Language Education and Cooperation.
Clare Huang
Head of High School
Ms. Clare Huang studied in the UK from high school. With 4 A* achieved at A-level, she was successfully admitted to the University of Cambridge, majoring in Natural Sciences with a 50% of scholarship. She later earned a Master’s degree in Economics and Management from the University of London, graduating first in her cohort, while working in the UK.
With over 15 years of experience in international education, Ms. Clare Huang holds a UK PGCEi qualification and the IBDP Principal Certification. She has taught Biology and Chemistry across A-level, IB, and AP programs with outstanding results, including an A*/A rate of over 80% under her guidance. She has also held senior leadership roles such as Director of Teaching and Teacher Development at Chengdu Foreign Languages School International Department, and Head of Secondary/High School at leading international schools.
Ms. Clare Huang is highly experienced in curriculum design, teacher training, and academic quality assurance.
