Our Staff
Management
Our job is to make sure that every aspect of our services meets your expectations and our own expectations as a leading provider of language and cultural services in New Zealand (see Why Euroasia).
We monitor the performance of our staff and work with them in a positive way to encourage their professional development.
Kenneth Leong - Director
Kenneth is passionate about helping people connect across cultures. He has advised government and business organisations on strategies in working with people from other cultures and regularly invited to speak on related topics. Prior to being Director of Euroasia in 2003, Kenneth worked in the
Auckland offices of a global investment bank and for a multinational
consulting firm. Drawing on his over 10 years of consulting experience,
language and cross-cultural skills, Kenneth now leads business
development initiatives at Euroasia. He has previously served on the Advisory Board of International Languages Aotearoa and he is currently on the Boards of Lifeway College and ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council.
Peter Chapple - Principal
Peter
has a master's degree from Cambridge University in German and French,
as well as a postgraduate teaching qualification. He has long been
fascinated by languages around the world, learning a number of them to
varying degrees. After teaching German and French for a few years in
his native UK, he worked for five years at an English language school
there; he also taught English in Germany for one year. After coming to
New Zealand in 1992, he acted as a language school consultant before
becoming principal of a large Christchurch language school, a position
he held for 9 years. Peter's extensive experience in the education
sector coupled with practical knowledge of how to work with people from
all walks of life makes him well positioned to advise clients at
Euroasia. Peter is responsible for various client projects as well as research and development activities.
Takako Fujiwara - Manager
Takako has a BA in international relations from Japan, but she had already moved into the language teaching business before she came to New Zealand: she was a manager for English conversation schools in Tokyo. As a New Zealand-trained teacher, Takako understands the needs of New Zealanders, and is usually the first staff member you deal with at Euroasia. Takako is well-liked by our clients, and is known for going the extra mile.
Enthusiastic about languages, Takako holds a BA in Spanish as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) from the University of Auckland. Takako has been with Euroasia since 2007.
Teaching staff
Our teaching staff come from many different countries and many walks of life. Our teachers typically fit the following profile: native speaker of the target language; very good English; tertiary-level qualification; teaching qualification; relevant teaching experience. However, more important than any of these are a real interest in language and in language teaching, plus the ability to stimulate enthusiasm for their own language and culture.
Of the hundreds of teachers who apply to join our team every year, very few are invited on board. Check out the people who fit the bill!
Auckland teachers
Christchurch teachers
Wellington teachers