EXPERT OPINION
our students can achieve at the
highest level and be recognized for
what they can bring academically to
world-class universities in a diverse
range of future careers and society
at large.
I am personally committed to
ensuring that students at Haileybury
Almaty develop the language skills to
enable them to achieve academically
and fulfill their potential at world-
class universities. It is particularly
important to me that each child
develops holistically in order to
grow and develop as a well-rounded
individual equipped to play an
active and responsible role in an
ever-changing global economy and
society.
My career in education has
involved me in national curriculum
developments such as in A’level with
Cambridge and the London Institute
of Education. My international
experience in the independent and
the maintained sectors of education
enables me to bring a deep
understanding of how pupils learn
and the curricula which will
enable them to achieve at the
highest levels. I embrace the
language and cultural backgrounds
of where students study and live in
order to give each student a strong
identity whether as a Kazakh or
expatriate pupil.
Ms. Oldfield graduated from
the University of London, where
she studied history. She holds a
Professional Diploma from the
National College for Teaching and
Leadership, UK
Equally, this important appointment
happened at Haileybury Astana.
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Starting from August 2017, Mr.
Jonathan Ullmer took over as
Haileybury Astana Head, succeeding
Headmaster and former Chairman of
Governors, Mr. Alister Bartholomew.
Mr Ullmer’s most recent
appointments have been at
CATS Cambridge and then CATS
Canterbury, located in the traditional
city of Cantebury in the County of
Kent, UK. Jonathan joined Haileybury
Astana following over 30 years of
experience in UK schools. He was
the founding Education Director for
Cambridge Education Group, and
in the recent inspection, his former
school was graded as excellent in
every single area. Mr Ullmer has
won top awards from the UK Times
for educational work and Awards
of Excellence from the Independent
Schools Association and has
worked on projects with the British
Government in Education. He holds
degrees from both the UK and North
America.
In 2014 Jonathan was made a
member of the order of the British
Empire (MBE) by the Queen for
services to education. Such an
experienced head as the newly
appointed Mr. Ullmer is a great
value for Haileybury Astana, where
they are this year starting the IB
Programme.
Mr. Ullmer, what differentiates
Haileybury Astana from other
schools?
Haileybury Astana is a special place.
As an IB world school following a UK
curriculum, we offer an unrivalled
pathway to top universities in the
UK, US and globally, as well as a
real chance for your children to grow
up as fluent English speakers ready
Jonathan Ullmer,
Headmaster of Haileybury
Astana
to face the world of the future. We
give your children opportunities to
have the best of UK education in
Astana with largely British staff in
the classroom supported by highly
qualified local professionals who
speak English, Kazakh and Russian.
Haileybury Astana is a modern
school with links to the world
famous Haileybury UK, which has
sent students from Kazakhstan to
top universities all over the world
including Cambridge, University
College London and Imperial College
London. Haileybury UK was founded
in 1862, and we have a strong vision
for excellence in a school that cares
very much about every single child.
. All the children at Haileybury take
part in co-curricular activities as
we enthuse them with a wide range
of leadership awards, sports and
performing arts in our excellent
facilities. As your child grows up with
us, these activities form a vital part
of the university application process
where students show they have wide
experience and leadership ability as
well as strong academic results.
We welcome you to join us on this
exciting adventure together, as we
support and help your child grow into
a leader of tomorrow.