Dr. Tassos Anastasiades

CEO

Paphos, Cyprus41 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • PhD in Biochemistry with extensive global educational experience.
  • Expert in school accreditation and quality assurance.
  • Passionate about personalized learning and student well-being.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a global education consultant specializing in accreditation and educational leadership.

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Skills

Core Skills

Educational LeadershipAccreditationEducational ConsultingLeadership DevelopmentQuality Assurance

Other Skills

School ImprovementGroup TherapyPersonalised TrainingLeadership TrainingStaff DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisCurriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentTeacher TrainingEducational TechnologyInternational EducationTeachingK-12ClassroomESL

About

I am a passionate and seasoned global educator, consultant, and qualified inspector of schools dedicated to transforming educational experiences across the world. With an extensive background in biochemistry, educational leadership, and positive psychology, I bring a holistic approach to fostering student growth and institutional excellence. My career spans multiple continents, where I have held key leadership roles, developed bespoke training programmes, and guided schools through accreditation processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and innovation. Professional Highlights PhD in Biochemistry MA in Education MBA in Educational Leadership Certified in COGNIA, Positive Psychology, dream therapy, and aromatherapy I have a proven track record of leading educational institutions to success in diverse cultural and geographical contexts. As a qualified inspector of schools, my expertise includes developing personalised appraisal systems, enhancing teaching methodologies, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to create engaging and effective learning environments. I have successfully prepared schools for various accreditations, including KHDA, Cambridge, American, British curriculums, and CIS, ensuring they achieve excellence in education. My career has taken me to the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Bahrain, Kosovo, India, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Saudi Arabia, China, Nigeria, Zambia, and Malaysia. This global experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in different educational systems, allowing me to provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of diverse student populations. I am committed to promoting personalised learning and well-being in education. By integrating principles of positive psychology and mindfulness, I create supportive environments where students can thrive. My focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning prepares students to navigate the complexities of the modern world with confidence and resilience. My passion lies in inspiring young learners and developing leaders at all levels. I believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities, and I am dedicated to making a lasting impact on the schools and students I work with. Whether through bespoke training programmes, innovative teaching strategies, or comprehensive consultancy, my goal is to elevate educational standards and foster environments where every student can succeed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iWTWqNzMKRovdcPHp8JtzCrVc6OeP2sp/view?usp=drivesdk

Experience

Education speaks

Director

Nov 2025Present · 5 mos · Cyprus · Hybrid

  • I am delighted to announce my role as Director of Education Speaks.
  • From its earliest vision to today’s launch, Education Speaks has been built to transform school reporting into a catalyst for meaningful change. Our mission is clear: to guide schools toward excellence, equity, and future‑proofed success.
  • As we grow, school recruitment is at the heart of our journey. We are inviting schools that aspire to strengthen their improvement strategies, celebrate genuine success, and prepare confidently for accreditation to connect with us.
  • If your school is driven by impact, equity, and innovation in education, I would love to hear from you. Together, we can shape the future of learning.
  • #EducationSpeaks #SchoolRecruitment #Leadership #SchoolImprovement #EquityInEducation #Accreditation #InnovationInLearning #JoinUs
Educational LeadershipAccreditationSchool Improvement

New generation private school, bahrain

Leadership of teaching and learning

Aug 2024Nov 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bahrain · On-site

  • Developing and implementing a vision, mission and strategy for empowering every student to achieve the best that they can with the skills and gifts that they can - and realise their passions through inspiration and positive actions - through an environment of high quality learning and inspired teaching
Educational LeadershipAccreditationStaff Development

Freelance

Senior Education Consultant

Apr 2024Present · 2 yrs · Cyprus · Hybrid

  • Providing personalised careers advice, personalised training, leadership training, accreditation training - and bespoke coaching on differentiated teaching
  • Contact me for a free consultation
Group TherapyPersonalised TrainingLeadership TrainingEducational ConsultingLeadership Development

Genesis global school

IB Principal

Jul 2023Jul 2024 · 1 yr · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Ningbo huamao international school

Principal

Aug 2022Aug 2023 · 1 yr · China

  • Ningbo Huamao International School (NBHIS, Chinese: 华茂国际学校), previously known as Multicultural Education Academy (MEA), is a school for international, expatriate students and Chinese nationals in Yinzhou district, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.

Https://www.globalschoolconsultants.org/about.html

Senior Consultant

Jul 2022Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

  • Global Educator for Educational Leadership, Staff Development, and Quality Assurance
  • LEAD COMPETENCIES: Preparing for school accreditations, CIS, Cognia, IB, the use of data to inform learning, developing high-quality teaching and learning environments in the classroom, and self-regulated learners.
  • Location: On- line assignments within the Asia time zone.
  • Senior Consultant
  • Dr Tassos Anastasiades is an experienced global educator.
  • Born in London and of Cypriot origin, he is passionate about inspiring young learners to achieve their best with their gifts – in an enjoyable environment where learning is fun and challenging.
  • He believes in developing leaders at all levels - locally and globally.
  • Dr Anastasiades has lived and worked in leadership positions in the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Bahrain, Kosovo, India, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Saudi Arabia, China, Nigeria, Zambia, and Malaysia.
  • His educational leadership experience has involved quality assurance, developing bespoke leadership training across schools, preparation for KHDA (UAE) inspections, Cambridge Schools, American curriculum, British curriculum, preparing schools for BSO accreditation, CIS school accreditations – including team visits ( also as chair), monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning and working closely with schools development targets, including personalised appraisal systems and school policy development. Dr Anastasiades has also implemented numerous projects on assessments, including GL / Renaissance - to improve teaching and learning. He has a B.Sc. in Sciences, a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Nottingham University), an MA in Education (Bath University), an MBA in Educational Leadership (Leicester University), and a National Professional Qualification for Headship and also qualifications in COGNIA and Positive Psychology and advocates mindfulness and well-being, with certification in dream therapy ,aromatherapy, Dale Carnegie.
Educational LeadershipQuality AssuranceStaff Development

Riyadh schools

School Improvement Leader

Aug 2021Aug 2022 · 1 yr · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site

  • Directs high standards of learning, teaching and assessment across 7 schools, leading professional develop, performance management and quality assurance to improve school operations and foster a positive learning environment.

Finnish school of kosovo

Vice Principal

Jul 2020Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Kosovo · On-site

  • Leadership of Finnish curriculum and accreditation during COViD - empowering learners on line learning

Edubridge international school

Head Of School

Jun 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

  • Successfully led the IB re-evaluation and GL assessment initiative.

Ajman academy

Director

Aug 2016Jul 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates

  • Director of Ajman Academy, IB World, CIS, BSO - 11-18, British Curriculum school. Leader in Apple Technology and personalised learning environment
  • BSO in their accreditation report mentioned "The drive and ambition of the director in striving for continuous school improvement."
  • http://www.pentainternational.co.uk/BSO/Ajman%20Academy,%20Ajman%20-%2028.05.2017%20-%20final.pdfhttp://www.ajmanacademy.com/page.cfm?p=516
  • https://www.dropbox.com/s/3bx69i86hhfgul8/Ajman%20Academy%20Promo.mp4?dl=0

Innoventures education

Group Director of Quality Assurance.

Jan 2011Sep 2016 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Dubai

  • Role included monitoring of educational standards, quality assurance, developing bespoke leadership training across all schools, preparation for KHDA inspections, monitoring of the quality of teaching and learning, providing professional development across the group and working closely with all the Principals of the schools and the CEO to identify development targets including personalised appraisal systems and school policy development. I also work closely with IBO, CIS and OFTED/ KHDA in raising standards, and the accreditation / re accreditation by CIS of all schools in the group. Leadership of progress and attainment tracking with a focus on all students making above expected progress through quality teaching interventions was a key target.

British international school of al khobar

Principal

Jan 2007Jan 2011 · 4 yrs · Saudi Arabia

  • Lead the school through CIS accreditation

Council of international schools

Visiting Team Vice Chair and Visitor

Jan 2001Jan 2015 · 14 yrs

Garden international school

Head of Secondary

Aug 1999Aug 2001 · 2 yrs · Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

  • ECIS accreditation team leader, development of sixth form, IB and A level

American academy limassol

Principal

Sep 1997Aug 1999 · 1 yr 11 mos · Limassol Cyprus

  • Curriculum review, development of middle leadership, increased enrolment by 150%

St. christopher school, bahrain

Head of Biology

Sep 1993Aug 1997 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Bahrain

  • Leader of School Development Group, Introduction of sixth form, Chair of Inter Gulf Professional Development Group, In charge of Health Education, Focus on teacher appraisal and lesson observations

Rutland sixth form college

Head of Biology

Jun 1984Jun 1992 · 8 yrs · Oakham, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Head of Biology

Ashby grammar school

Teacher at Ashby Grammar School

Jun 1982Jun 1984 · 2 yrs

  • Ws my first experience of teaching and inspiring. This school captured me!

Education

National College for School Leadership

NPQH — Educational leadership

Jan 2004Jan 2005

University of Nottingham

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Biochemistry

Jan 1979Jan 1982

University of Leicester

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Educational Leadership

Jan 2005Jan 2008

University of Bath

Master's degree

Jan 1998Jan 2001

University of Portsmouth

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Sciences

Jan 1975Jan 1978

University of Leicester

Advanced Certificate in Education

Jun 2005Jun 2006

University of Nottingham

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — Biochemistry

Jun 1978Jun 1982

University of Bath

Master's degree

Jun 1996May 1998

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