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Introductory Bio

We are a husband-and-wife small business operation dedicated to transforming English language education in Vietnam.

Kristin, who has spent 10 years working in Australia, brings over a decade of experience as a senior director in the hospitality sector. Her expertise in maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and quality, coupled with a deep understanding of people and relationship-building, drives her commitment to ensuring a high-quality educational experience at IPA English. She enjoys, travelling, reading, yoga and working out. 

Tony, from the United Kingdom, is an experienced and well-trained English language teacher and teacher trainer. With over 16 years of teaching experience across five countries, Tony’s passion for language education is matched by his continuous pursuit of learning. As the head of department in a top bilingual school in Ho Chi Minh City, Tony successfully implemented a proficiency-based curriculum modelled around the ACTFL Integrated Performance Assessment framework. This innovative program, focused on natural acquisition methods, specific skill development, and feedback, was the first of its kind in Vietnam. Tony is also a language learner of Vietnamese who is also conversant in Thai, Arabic and Italian. 

 

Together, we are proud to launch IPA English, offering a unique approach to language education. We are committed to placing academic values and integrity at the heart of everything we do, focusing on developing the potential of young learners using research-backed methods. Our aim is to foster proficiency that extends beyond short-term exam benchmarks, equipping students with skills and understandings that will benefit them throughout their lives and careers.

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Kristin Thảo Lê-Evans

Academy Operations

Tony Evans

Director of Studies