Meet
the Team

My name is Ervine Scholtz and I come from Stellenbosch South Africa. I graduated from Stellenbosch University with A BSc. (Microbiology and Biochemistry) degree and a Hons.BSc. (Microbiology –Molecular biotechnology) degree. I obtained my teaching credentials form UNISA (University of South Africa). I have been teaching for 11 years classes that range from year 4 to year 11, science and mathematics. My teaching experience includes 6 years in South Africa; 4 years in Kazakhstan and I am now starting my 5th year in Moscow. I am a fully qualified Molecular Biotechnologist (somebody that can manipulate DNA).

Ayup me duck (Nottingham's finest colloquialism for hello).I am Megan Fox, and I am an Art and Design teacher from Nottingham, England. I gained a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art in 2015, shortly afterwards I completed my TEFL qualification that initially started my journey into teaching. To which I was lucky enough to spend a summer in an educational camp in Romania, which was a wonderful experience. Later that year, I decided to go on to complete my PGCE in Secondary Education. This is my first international teaching role, and I am delighted EIS have given me this opportunity.I am incredibly passionate about teaching young people such an expressive subject, as I believe Art can empower everyone to be creative and thrive positively. I aim for a vibrant classroom environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves and to fulfil their potential with pride.

In Sixth Form, we challenge the students to be the best that they can be. Our goal is for each individual to leave us with the skills and tools needed to move on to their next steps. Our curriculum is highly personalised to the long-term outcomes of the individual and focuses on supporting students to become more independent in all aspects of their lives.

At EIS, we have designed a personalised careers curriculum for KS5, to support them, from studying to working life. . Our curriculum promotes independence for all of our students. This includes teaching students to make their own choices, developing the skills to live independently , looking after the home and managing their own emotions.

KS5 students are also supported in their writing skills for personal statements, C.Vs and how to apply for different careers. We also facilitate visits from various international universities to introduce them to university life and provide students with important information for their higher educational studies, and offer 1-2-1 support for university applications, as well as career advice. Your child will be strongly encouraged to undertake a few days of work experience during their time here as well. There are many positive benefits for students attending a work experience placement and these are discussed with the students and their parents during Year 12; we will also provide updates on how the placement is benefiting the student and they will be issued with a certificate at the end of their placement to celebrate their successes. We also support students to manage their own physical and mental health within the KS5 provision . Students learn about healthy living, are encouraged to exercise and they, also, have access to our in-school support counsellor in aid of their well-being.

We have a strong sense of community at EIS, and we teach our students to have the same, and to act with respect and integrity in, and outside, of the school. We have access to many local community facilities and pride ourselves on our relationships with a plethora of local companies and charities, especially to enhance our future work placements for our students. We teach our students to become actively involved in their communities and throughout the year, the students work hard to fundraise for a local charity.

All students are empowered to make positive transitions from EIS to their future destinations, ensuring that they start on the right foot for their next stage in life. From revision support, to mock job interviews, we aim to ensure each student feels confident and excited for their next steps in life.