PGDE, B.Sc.
We welcome Andrew Smith to the British School community this year as Director of Sport. A passionate educator and seasoned sportsman, Andrew brings a wealth of international experience, energy, and enthusiasm to our Physical Education department. Andrew has been teaching internationally since 2015, prior to this he was a professional athlete in Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Over the years, Andrew has taught British national curriculum, International Primary Years Programme and International Baccalaureate programmes and is coming to BSB with a good understanding of each. He holds BSc in Sports, Fitness and Coaching from Open University and a PGCE from Keele University.
Originally from Australia, Andrew has been teaching internationally since 2014, thriving in diverse school communities across the globe. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports, Fitness and Coaching, as well as a postgraduate degree in Education. His qualifications are complemented by a range of UK coaching certifications, enabling him to coach multiple sports at various levels. Since 2015, Andrew has been involved with teaching, curriculum development, sports programme development and various positions of leadership. One of his driving passions is being able to facilitate student development and progress through curriculum development, specifically in the physical literacy area. The passion he has was born from an extensive coaching career in hockey, basketball and football (soccer). This included being involved in county coaching (UK), youth academy director (UK, HK), national posting (PT) and leading several top league teams across the world.
Before entering education, Andrew was a professional athlete based in Hong Kong, and has been deeply involved in sport and development since 2000. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to promoting physical literacy, fostering excellence, and nurturing a love of movement in students of all abilities.
Andrew’s inclusive and student-centered approach ensures that every student feels empowered to grow in confidence, coordination and skill. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or during cocurricula activities, he inspires students to embrace sport as a joyful and lifelong pursuit.
Outside of school, Andrew enjoys tennis, social golf, cooking,and travel. He’s also a proud father of two teenage sons who share his love of tennis and take great pride in beating their dad on the court!
We’re excited to have Andrew join the BSB Shunyi team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll make across our community.
