Directors and headteachers of the British International School in Moscow

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Alexey Evsikov

General Director of the NPEI «The British International School»

Alexey Evsikov was appointed General Director of the British International School in July 2026, having previously served as Deputy General Director since January 2021. Alexey began his career with the British International School in 2009 as a Specialist and was promoted to the position of Executive Director in 2010. In 2013, he continued his professional career outside the British International School, gaining extensive management and legal experience across both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Alexey has held management and legal positions in a number of prominent organisations, including Russian Post, the Association of Russian Banks, the Moscow Representative Office of a Swiss Bank, the Moscow Tax Revenue Centre, and has also successfully managed his own business. In addition to his executive career, Alexey has been actively involved in higher education since 2008, combining his professional experience with academic teaching and research at the Higher School of Economics, the Russian State University of Justice, and the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In 2012, Alexey was awarded the degree of Candidate of Legal Sciences (PhD equivalent in Law). He subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2019, followed by an Executive MBA in 2025, further strengthening his expertise in strategic leadership and executive management.

Stuart Purves

Headteacher¹ of BIS 1 Northern Infant School

Stuart Purves is an experienced primary school practitioner who was first appointed to a teaching position with the British International School in the spring of 2001 in school 4. He later moved to our school campuses in the north of the city and has worked in both schools 1 and 2 in recent years leading up to his appointment to the position of Deputy Headteacher in 2008. Stuart was a member of BIS senior management team for six years prior to his appointment as Headteacher of School 1.

Ben Wright

Headteacher¹ of BIS 2 Northern Primary School

Ben Wright taught in both primary and secondary schools in New Zealand and Australia before joining the British International School in 2015 as a teacher in School 2. In 2019, he was appointed Deputy Headteacher of School 2 and in 2025 became Headteacher. Ben completed a degree in sport and recreation while competing at the New Zealand national level in basketball, before transitioning to coaching and then a career in education.

Tom English

Executive Secondary Headteacher. Headteacher¹ of BIS 3 Southern Secondary School

Tom English taught in Ireland before arriving at the British International School in 2010. He has taught English literature for all year groups from Years 7 to 13 covering the English National Curriculum for KS3, IGCSE. In 2016 he was appointed Deputy Headteacher in school 3 and has had roles as Key Stage 3 and 4 coordinator in the school during this time. He became Headteacher of school 3 in the 2020/2021 academic year, Lead Secondary Headteacher in September 2023 and in January 2025 was appointed Executive Secondary Headteacher.

Olga Dmitrieva

Headteacher¹ of BIS 5 Russian Curriculum School

Olga Dmitrieva graduated with a Specialist degree in biology and chemistry from the Moscow Regional Pedagogical Institute. Upon completing her second education, she became a teacher of the English language. Bringing a wealth of experience in teaching and leadership roles, Olga Dmitrieva joined the British International School in 2022.

Paul Beattie

Headteacher¹ of BIS 7 Northern Secondary School

Paul Beattie joined the British International School of Moscow midway through the 2025-2026 academic year. He brings a wealth of experience from his native Scotland, Venezuela, Malaysia and Russia, having worked in diverse educational settings. Paul developed a passion for education while completing his degree at the University of Edinburgh.

He is deeply committed to fostering a positive school culture and sense of community, with a keen interest in the science of learning, personalised learning journeys, and promoting staff and student agency. Paul is particularly passionate about developing pupils' voices and creating leadership opportunities for children beyond the classroom, empowering them to become active, confident learners and leaders.

Jon Christie

Headteacher¹ of BIS 9 Southern Primary School

Jon Christie joined the British International School in 2017 and became Headteacher of School 9 in 2025. He has extensive international experience, having previously worked in leading international schools in China, Myanmar and the United Kingdom. Jon holds the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH), reflecting his expertise in educational leadership. He is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning at BIS 9 and to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for students from all backgrounds.

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