MR. Luke Bartlett
Mr Bartlett grew up in southeast England, attending state schools before winning an academic scholarship to Harrow School in London. He studied Chemistry at Oxford University and after a fourth year of research into physical & theoretical chemistry, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Physical Sciences. He spent a year as an organ scholar and professional musician before studying at Cambridge University for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
With over 20 years in teaching and leadership roles in prestigious schools in the UK, Mr Bartlett brings deep experience of high academic standards in institutions renowned for holistic education, outstanding music, and full boarding. He is an Inspector for the Independent Schools Inspectorate, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
Before joining Harrow Hengqin, he served as Deputy Head Academic of The King’s School, Canterbury, the oldest school in the English-speaking world. As an Old Harrovian he brings a rich understanding of Harrow’s heritage and values to his role.
Mr. Jonathan Pope
Jonathan Pope holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Manchester and an MA in International Chinese Education from Yunnan Normal University. He has 13 years of teaching and management experience in prestigious schools in the UK. He also speaks fluent Mandarin and has studied and taught in China for six years.
Jonathan was Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning) at The King’s School, Canterbury, an academic boarding & day school in the UK. He was previously Head of Economics & Business Studies and Deputy Housemaster of a boarding house. He is particularly experienced in strategic leadership of T&L improvement in schools, quality assurance of teaching & learning, professional development programmes and digital strategy. His arrival brings valuable experience and innovative educational ideas to Harrow Hengqin, further driving the school’s academic development and the holistic growth of its students.
Ms. Linda Sun (Zhi Sun)
Linda holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the National School of Development at Peking University and a Master of Education degree from Simon Fraser University in Canada. With over two decades of dedicated experience in international education management, she possesses an in-depth understanding of the core frameworks and cutting-edge trends of the Chinese and Western educational systems. Consistently upholding a curious and reflective mindset, she has accumulated solid and extensive expertise in teaching practice and operational management.
Over many years Linda has collaborated with numerous foreign early childhood education expert leading to her scientific, effective, and practical parenting guidance programs for our parents, striving to address various challenges and difficulties encountered by children in their early developmental stages.
Linda has always firmly believed that Harrow’s philosophy of holistic education is an ideal foundation for nurturing children’s growth. At Harrow, the Lower School creates a joyful, dynamic, and inspiring learning environment, delivering high-quality education that lays a solid foundation in each child’s early years. We respect the unique personality of each child and work to tap into and unleash their potential to the maximum.