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Principal
Michael Kirby
MSc (London), BApSc (Toronto), MInstD
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Mike
Kirby founded Ashbourne College in 1981 and has since presided
over its continuing academic development and growth
in reputation.
Educated at the Universities of Toronto
and London, where he read Aerospace Engineering and
Statistics, Mike is a key figure in the promotion of
independent education in the UK through bodies such
as the Council for Independent Further Education
(CIFE) and the British Council Education Counselling
Service. He has recently joined the Admissions Panel for Medicine at UCL as a lay member. Mike Kirby can be contacted out of hours in an emergency on 07715 549 966, he can be contacted in writing at all times by email (mike@ashbournecollege.co.uk) or in writing by writing to the College directly (Ashbourne College, 17 Old Court Place, London W8 4PL) |
Director of Studies
John Wilson
BA (Hons), MA (Oxford), PGCE (Cambridge) |
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John was educated at The
Queen’s College, Oxford and Homerton
College, Cambridge. He joined Ashbourne
in 2000 as a Biology and Science teacher and is now
in his second spell with us, rejoining as Director
of Studies in 2005. John is a member of the Institute
of Biology and has recently joined the Admissions Panel for Medicine at UCL as a lay member. John is the Designated Person for Child Protection, Complaints Co-ordinator, Educational Visits Co-ordinator and Duty Officer. A voicemail can be left out of hours for John relating to the above matters on 0044 7523 329 924. |
Director of Operations
Lee Kirby |
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After living and working abroad, Lee has been instrumental in the construction of the college's information systems and databases. A qualified FA coach, he is passionate about football and has played semi-professionally and professionally in the UK and Vietnam, respectively. A former director of an entertainment company, he continues to contribute to our annual talent show, the Ashbourne Revue. |
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