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THE COLLINGWOOD PHILOSOPHY
At Collingwood we look beyond immediate educational needs to look at the benefits of gaining internationally recognised qualifications and certificates. Through many years ‘experience in the education industry, we appreciate that both students and teachers work much harder when trying to achieve something of great value. By helping our students achieve these certificates, many will qualify to study and work abroad. Others will contribute to raising the standards of English usage in Cambodia, helping companies compete and perform according to international standards locally and in the global marketplace. Either way, we are so happy that by means of our study programmes, we are helping people achieve real success in their lives and supporting the development of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
THE COLLINGWOOD HISTORY
Even though Collingwood has been around for a much shorter period than many
other English schools in Phnom Penh, in its brief existence it has gained a formidable reputation by offering quality instruction to small classes of 5-20 students. All teachers are qualified native English speakers. On January 9, 2016 Collingwood will begin its 5th academic year.
During its brief history, the institute has been led by four directors. The first Director of Collingwood (October 2011-June 2012) was Sharron Verberne Heazlewood, of New Zealand. She was responsible for working with a team to create the mission, vision and development of the private English language school which opened on January 9th, 2012. The second Director June 2012-December 2012) was Carson Sharein of Australia. During his leadership, numerous academic improvements were made. The third Director (January 2013-June 2014) was Chea Johnson, a native Cambodian, whose main goal was to make Collingwood the financial success it is today. Enrollment reached a peak of 373 students at the end of Term 2, 2013.The 4th and current Director (since July 1, 2014) is Michael Sharpe of Canada.
In September 2013 the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) opened. The founders decided, in the beginning, that the new university would share the same facilities as Collingwood. However, as the university expanded, it became apparent that AUPP would need to build a larger structure in a different location. Until the new AUPP campus was built, Collingwood continued to share classrooms with the university, although The Annex was created in order to house most of the day-time and some of the evening classes. With the completion of AUPP’s new facilities in 2016, Collingwood will once again take over its original structure.
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