Alison Derbyshire
Head of College
Originally from New Zealand, Alison Derbyshire is Dulwich College Seoul's fourth Head of College since its establishment in 2010. Alison brings a wealth of experience from her 10 years within the Dulwich Family of Schools system - first overseeing the IB Diploma Programme at Dulwich College Suzhou, and most recently serving as Head of Senior School at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong. She is a lifelong educator who graduated from the University of Auckland with a Masters in History (MA) and a Bachelor of Education (BEd). Earlier in her career, she worked in leading state and private schools in New Zealand, taking on a range of leadership roles in academics, pastoral care and educational technology. Alison is a passionate advocate for both students and staff, and believes in the power of community, collaboration and kindness. In her spare time she loves to read, travel, play mahjong and spend time with her family.