Pedagogy
VALOUR Education firmly believes in the Montessori method of education, which emphasizes satisfying the natural eagerness for knowledge of children of different stages. We also believe that we, as adults, are the ones who should follow the child in co-building the best learning plan for themselves, with themselves. With our hands-on teaching approaches, we hope to awaken the innate desire for learning found in every child and guide them towards achieving self-sufficiency and self-accomplishment.
Our Advisors
Kensilina
Profile
- Founder of Valour Education
- Chemistry with Science MSc (Hons), University of Bath
- Eight years of study experience in the UK; familiar with educational systems from across the globe
- Nine years of teaching experience; former Mathematics and Natural Science teacher at Taiwan Montessori Experimental School
Expertise
- GCSE/A-Level/AP
- Economics/Statistics/Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics
- Course Selection Consultation
- UK Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Chemistry
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Business Studies
- A Level Chemistry
- A Level Mathematics
- A Level Further Mathematics
- A Level Economics
- A Level Business
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
- Project-Based Learning
“We must help the child to act for himself,
will for himself, think for himself;
this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.”
Hsiang
Profile
- M.D., National Taiwan University
- Attended Winston Churchill High School, ranked first in Maryland, USA, and graduated with a weighted GPA 5.0
- Achieved perfect scores in 13 AP subjects during high school
- Received admission invitations from the University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Maryland.
- Four years of teaching experience; respects students’ personal traits
Expertise
- AP/A-Level/GCSE
- Mathematics/Biology/Presentation and Public Speaking
- Internship Planning Consultation
- Course Selection Consultation
- US Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Chemistry
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Psychology
- A-Level Chemistry
- A-Level Biology
- A-Level Psychology
- AP Calculus
- AP Biology
- AP Physics 1
- AP Psychology
- AP Environmental Science
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Project-Based Learning
“Two-way communication is the key.
Effective learning is achieved
by putting ourselves in the student’s shoes.”
Mika
Profile
- BSc Biomedical Science , University College London
- MSc Drug Design , University College London
- Attended Queen Ethelburga’s College, a local high school in the UK, familiar with international school systems
- Achieved A*AAA grades in A-Levels for Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Economics
- Silver Medalist in the 2020 UK Biology Olympiad
- Bronze Medalist in the 2020 UK Chemistry Olympiad
- Two years of teaching experience
Expertise
- GCSE/A-Level/O-Level
- Biology/Chemistry
- Science Competition Consultation
- Course Selection Consultation
- UK Admission Counselor
Subjects
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Chemistry
- A-Level Biology
- A-Level Chemistry
- O-Level Biology
- O-Level Chemistry
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. Teaching is not just about instilling knowledge, guiding students in acquiring the skills required for independent learning is equally important.”
Ben
Profile
- BSc in Biochemistry ,King’s College London
- Attended Felsted School, high school in the UK
- TEFL Level 3 Teaching Certification
- Diverse international educational experience (China, Dubai, UK), familiar with GCSE and IB curricula
- Two years of teaching experience
Expertise
- GSCE/IB
- Biology/Chemistry/Academic Writing
- Course Selection Consultation
- UK Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Chemistry
- GCSE English Language
- GCSE English Literature
- IB Biology
- IB Chemistry
- Academic Writing
- Scientific Report Writing
“Think critically and pathways come naturally.”
Murph
Profile
- BSc Mathematics, University College London
- MA Music Production, University of the Arts London
- Attended Chigwell School in the United Kingdom, with a strong understanding of international educational systems.
- A-Levels: Studied Advanced Mathematics, Mathematics, Economics, and Physics, achieving outstanding grades of AAAA.
- Four years of teaching experience.
Expertise
- Mathematics / Physics
- Course Selection Consultation – A-levels
- UK / G5 admission counsellor
Subjects
- A-Level Mathematics
- A-Level Further Mathematics
- A-Level Physics
“Teaching how to fish is better than giving fish; everyone has the potential to be nurtured.”
Brian
Profile
- MSc in Chemistry Engineering ,Imperial College London
- Attended Mander Portman Woodward Independent College, high school in the UK, familiar with international school systems
- Achieved 3A* grades in A Levels for Mathematics, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Economics
- UKMT Senior Maths Challenge Gold Medalist
- One year of teaching experience
Expertise
- GCSE/A-Level
- Mathematics/Chemistry
- Course Selection Assessment
- UK G5 admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Chemistry
- A-Level Mathematics
- A-Level Further Mathematics
- A-Level Chemistry
“Teaching, for me, is about unlocking students’ potential and guiding them in a journey of intellectual and personal exploration.”
Chloe
Profile
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Cambridge
- Attended Westminster School London, consistently ranking at the top of the class for A-Levels.
- Proficient in A-Levels and Cambridge Pre-U systems.
- Achieved A* grades in Mathematics and Biology in A-Levels. Received Distinction 1 grades in Chemistry and Physics in Pre-U.
- Awarded a gold medal in the UK Chemistry Olympiad in 2020 (top 8.2% worldwide).
- Received a silver medal in the UK Biology Olympiad in 2020.
Expertise
- Medicine/Chemistry/Biology
- Course Selection Consultation – GCSE / A-levels
- UK/G5/Oxbridge admission counselor
“I believe that every student is unique and that their educational journey should be tailored to their individual needs, interests and learning styles. I aim to create a supportive and engaging environment where students feel comfortable and empowered to explore concepts and ask questions to develop their critical thinking skills.”
Jimmy
Profile
- MSc Politics and International Studies , University of Cambridge
- BSc International Relations , Queen Mary University of London
- Graduated with First-Class Honors and received the Principal’s Award for Outstanding Achievement
- 5 years of teaching experience; Successfully counseled students into Imperial, LSE, KCL, etc.
Expertise
- CV / PS Customized Service
- Career Path Consultation / UK pre-enrolment Special Service
- UK/G5/Oxbridge admission counselor
“I aim to implement a personalised and tailored strategy to help students achieve excellence.”
Joyce
Profile
- London School of Economics and Political Science, BSc International Relations
- IB student at UWC Dilijan International School of Armenia
- Columnist for Tianxia Magazine
- Recipient of multiple scholarships and awards, including: The LSE Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Scholarship; LSE GROUPS 2023 Best Presentation; The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; Berkeley Tsinghua Alumni Association Merit Scholarship
- 2 years of teaching experience
Expertise
- Internship Planning Consultation
- AP Course Selection Consultation
- UK/ G5 Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- IB Economics (SL/HL)
- IB Environmental Systems & Societies (SL/HL)
- GCSE Economics
- A-Level Economics
“Applying my firsthand insights within the education system, I aim to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities in the real world.”
Royce
Profile
- BSc Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Attended Bellerbys College, a local institution in the UK, familiar with international school systems
- Achieved A*AAA grades in A Levels for Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, and Business
- One year of teaching experience, skilled in helping students identify their areas of interest
Expertise
- Economics/Accounting/Finance
- Extracurricular Activity Consultation
- Course Selection Consultation
- UK/HK Admission Counsellor
“Help students find their interests and strengthen their professional knowledge”
Sonia
Profile
- BSc Institute of Education , University College London
- Attended Taipei Kuei Shan International School, with a strong foundation in the IB (MYP and DP)
- Economics (HL), Business Management (HL), English B (HL), Chinese (SL), Mathematics (SL), and Chemistry (SL)
- One year of teaching experience, excelling in guiding students to discover their areas of interest
Expertise
- Economics/Business Studies
- Course Selection Consultation – IB
- UK/G5 admission counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Business
- GCSE Economics
- IB DP Business Management
- IB DP Economics
‘Fuel the students’ motivation for learning and guide them to become well-rounded individuals.’
Anderson
Profile
- Nanyang Technological University, Bachelor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Graduated from Kaohsiung American School with a strong background in the IB curriculum.
- Specialized in the IB system, having studied Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (Higher Level), Biology (Higher Level), English Literature (Higher Level), Visual Arts (Higher Level), History (Standard Level), and Chinese Literature (Standard Level)
- Received admission invitations from the University of Hong Kong, Northeastern University, the University of Michigan, and the University of British Columbia for their medical programs.
- two years of teaching experience
Expertise
- Mathematics / Biology / Chemistry
- Course Selection Consultation – IB
- Singapore / Hong Kong / US / Canada admission counsellor
Subjects
- IB MYP Mathematics
- IB MYP Physics
- IB MYP Biology
- IB MYP Chemistry
- IB DP Mathematics Applications and Interpretation (SL/HL)
- IB DP Biology (SL/HL)
- IB DP English Literature
“Whether if it’s math, biology or physics, never let our initial aversion become a veil obscuring the interesting layers beneath these subjects because each of them are captivating in its own way, and possesses unique fascination waiting for us to discover.”
Cherrie
Profile
- London School of Economics and Political Science BSc Data Science
- High school education at an international school, with completion of 10 AP courses
- Project Developer at the LSE Data Science Society
- Extensive experience in programming competitions, such as the J.P. Morgan Code for Good Hackathon, Global Spark-Hack the Globe, and the LSE Optiver Python Coding Challenge
Expertise
- Data Science Competitions Consultation
- Internship Planning Consultation
- AP Course Selection Consultation
- UK/ G5 Admission Counsellor
“A child who studies will survive, but a child who seeks knowledge will thrive.”
Lyn
Profile
- Philosophy and English Literature MA, The University of Edinburgh
- Seven years of teaching experience; emphasises on the student’s long-term development
- Laid-back approach to tackling challenging courses
Expertise
- TOEFL®/IELTS® test preparation
- Paperwork counsellor
“The development and growth of students
must be put first when it comes to education”
Janet
Profile
- MSc in Finance ,the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- BSc in Finance ,the University of British Columbia
- Exchange experience at Peking University and the University of California, Berkeley
- Recipient of numerous scholarships and awards: Sauder School of Business International Student Scholarship; Trek Excellence Scholarship; Ledcor Industries Inc. Centenary Scholarship in Accounting and Finance; UBC Go Global Virtual Exchange Award; Dean’s Honor Roll every year
- One year of teaching experience
Expertise
- AP/IB/GCSE
- Mathematics/Economics
- Course Selection Consultation
- UK G5/Canada Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- IB Mathematics – Analysis & Approaches (SL/HL)
- IB Mathematics – Applications & Interpretation (SL/HL)
- IB Economics (SL/HL)
- A-Level Economics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Macroeconomics
“Unlock your potential, pursue knowledge and passions, and never give up on your dreams. You’ve got this!”
Pippen
Profile
- Dual Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees , with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Film and Game Design, Cornell University
- Served as a teaching assistant for a 500-person lecture at Cornell University
- Software Engineer and Game Designer
- Six years of teaching experience
Expertise
- AP/Introduction to Programming
- Computer Science / Programming Languages / Game and Web Design
- Computer Science-themed Camps
- Practical Programming Language Courses
- Game and Web Design
- US admission counselor
Subjects
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Logic & Programming
- Introduction to Computing Using Python
- Introductory Web Programming and Design
- Introduction to Computer Game Development
- Project-Based Learning
“Develop a penchant for learning.
If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Emma
Profile
- BSc in Finance ,University of British Columbia
- MSc in Big Data and Business Analytics ,ESCP Business School
- Attended an international school in high school, familiar with the IB system
- Two years of teaching experience, skilled in guiding students to find effective study methods
Expertise
- IB/GCSE/A-Level
- Mathematics/Economics
- Course Selection Consultation
- Canada/UK/US Admission Counsellor
Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- GCSE Business Studies
- IB Mathematics – Analysis & Approaches (SL/HL)
- IB Mathematics – Applications & Interpretation (SL/HL)
- IB Business Management (SL/HL)
- A-Level Business
“Patience, encouragement, companion, and attempt. Math is not hard to deal with as long as appropriate methods are found.”
Sean
Profile
- Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology MPH, University of California, Berkeley
- DVM, National Taiwan University, licensed veterinarian
- Four years of teaching experience; combines magic tricks and STEAM approach to cultivate creativity in students
Expertise
- AP/GCSE/A-Level/AP/STEAM Courses
- Biology/Chemistry
- STEAM Workshops
- STEAM Camps
- US admission counselor
Subjects
- GCSE Biology
- GCSE Chemistry
- A-Level Biology
- A-Level Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- Project-Based Learning
“Listen, understand, provide. All in sincerity.”
Facilities/Our Campus
VALOUR is located inside the Dazhi Fenghui Building. The building is guarded by a well-maintained security system, ensuring the safety of its occupants.
Our classrooms are spacious and well-lit, making for a comfortable learning environment for our pupils.
We also make use of the latest digital education tools to improve efficiency and facilitate classroom interactions. Learning materials can be saved on the fly as well.
COVID-19 Policy
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, VALOUR practices anti-Covid measures in accordance with policies implemented by CDC Taiwan.
Temperature Screening
Individuals entering our property are required to receive body temperature checks. Individuals with a body temperature higher than 37.5 Celsius degrees will be prohibited from entering our properties.
Hand Sanitisation
Individuals are required to sanitise their hands before entering the building. We also provide rubbing alcohol in our classrooms, and our staff are required to sanitise their hands frequently.
Mask on at All Times
Mask rules are enforced in accordance with CDC Taiwan’s latest policy. Individuals within our properties are required to keep their masks on at all times but may be taken off when eating or drinking.
Periodic Cleaning and Sanitisation
Professional cleaning services clean and sanitise our campus periodically and frequently to ensure good environmental hygiene.
Sanitisation In-Between Sessions
Classroom facilities are thoroughly sanitised in-between sessions to prevent possible infections.
Vaccinated and Ready to Go
All of our staff have been vaccinated in accordance with government policy.