ABOUT

ABOUT N.I.C

QUALITY MEET EXCELLENCE

Our Vision

Norwich international college aims to build unique members of the global community with exceptional traits and characters that enable them to excel in an ever developing world.

Our Mission

Norwich International College's mission is to develop our students academically and build their characters as well allowing them to realize their true potential, push their limits, build their characters, provide them with a safe environment & build beyond their limits and expectations.

Our Beliefs

We believe in:

Creating a friendly environment where teachers, students, and parents feel satisfied and respected.
Effectively informing parents of the planning, evaluation, and reporting procedures.
Constantly tracking progress while identifying and meeting students' needs through the use of evidence-based education.

Our Core Values

01 International Mindedness

Understanding various cultures, picking up many languages, respecting one another, and appreciating the uniqueness of things are all examples of having an international mindedness.

02 Critical Thinking

We value and promote thinking critically about the issues facing the globe. In order for students to be able to solve the problems of the twenty-first century, we teach them how to learn and be analytical thinkers.*

03 Integrity Traits

A person with integrity is dependable, deserving of trust and respect, truthful, honest, and caring.

Our School Board

Mrs. Nagwa Abdelaal Ibrahim

School Director

“I believe in setting ambitious goals, working hard, and celebrating successes along the way. At Norwich International College, I’m eager to cultivate a positive school culture that enables every student to achieve their full potential.”

It is with great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mrs. Nagwa Abdelaal Ibrahim as the School Director at Norwich International College.

Leveraging over 20 years of experience in School management, Mrs. Nagwa will spearhead the induction of the school’s inaugural class of 2023-2024.

Mrs. Nagwa’s stellar career includes stints as a teacher and leader at some of the most prestigious institutions in Cairo and Alexandria, such as Al Alsson School and Al Riada American School, which she helped build from the ground up. She has helped several schools win high accreditation ratings and equipped thousands of students with the knowledge and skills needed to become well-rounded global citizens, with many becoming ivy league graduates and countless other successful professionals.

We are confident that we will realize our goal of fostering lifelong learning under her leadership.

Mr. Anthony Crawford

School Principal

“A complete education is one that educates the heart, as well as the mind. NIC students will learn compassion and caring for others, along with logical thinking and problem solving.”

Norwich International College is delighted to announce the appointment of our School Principal, Mr. Tony Crawford, for the academic year 2023-2024.

American educator Tony Crawford has more than 40 years of experience working as a teacher, administrator, mentor for new teachers, consultant, and educational leader. Mr. Tony continuously encourages colleagues in education to adopt cutting-edge techniques because he is driven by the conviction that "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." Throughout his professional life, Mr. Tony has worked as a teacher consultant for the National Geographic Society, chaired the National Education Association’s Resolutions Committee, served on the Oregon High School Diploma Requirements Task Force, served on the Oregon Legislature’s School Accountability Task Force, and served on the NEA’s Teacher Professional Standards and Practices Committee.

Mr. Tony has spent the past ten years as an accreditation reviewer for schools throughout the Middle East region. Most recently, Mr. Tony served as the Educational Director of El Alsson International School in Haraniya, Egypt. Additionally, he holds the position of Trustee on the Western Oregon University Foundation Board and Board Director for Innovative Creative Consultants. Not only does he excel in academic field, but Mr. Tony also devotes his free time to training for marathon.

Mr. Harvey Trump

School’s Educational Consultant

“I believe that all of us can and MUST optimize our potential. However, to do this, we must be positive in our approach and always retain a “growth mindset.”

Norwich International College is delighted to announce that Mr. Harvey Trump will join our Team as the School's Educational Consultant.

Mr. Harvey worked in the independent sector in the UK since he completed his Liverpool University degree in 1990, which he later followed up with a Master’s degree in Education. Following his first Head Teacher/Principal role in 2012 in the UK, he moved to the MENA region in 2015 to gain international experience.

He spent the last seven years as a leader (Vice Principal, Principal, and Director of Education) in the UAE, Qatar, and Africa (5 years of which have been here in beautiful Egypt). He is also a trainer for the National Professional Qualification for Middle and Senior Leadership with London College University. He has been a Safeguarding and De Bono trainer for several years. Throughout his career, the main aim as an educator, and educational consultant, has been to inspire and engage all stakeholders to develop further and evaluate their academic achievement and progress to ensure excellence comes to the fore.

His experience and work have seen his involvement with IB, the English National curriculum, and the American curriculum, where he has tried to enhance pedagogical approaches to make learning collaborative and one where the application is central for all to show mastery in their knowledge and understanding.

Mrs. Fatema Alzahraa Shams

School Coordinator

“I strongly believe that through dedication & team work, a great School Coordinator builds characters, inspires dreams, encourages creativity & most important instills the love of learning.”

Norwich International College is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Fatema Al- Zahraa Shams, as the School Coordinator, at Norwich International College. With a remarkable history in education, Mrs. Fatema is eagerly anticipating the inaugural class of 2023-2024.

She has extensive expertise in education, having worked as a teacher and leader at some of the most prestigious institutions in Cairo and Gulf including Al Rowad International KSA. She has made a significant contribution to education by inspiring countless students to strive to be better citizens and leaders.

Her students are well-educated and well-raised individuals who possess the life skills and aspirations necessary to succeed as model citizens of the world.

Mrs. Whitney Snodgrass

Head of KG Section

“I believe in supporting my team to be trained in using age-appropriate 21st century technology in order to optimize all available resources and enhance the learning process for students.”

Norwich International College is delighted to announce the appointment of Whitney Snodgrass as the Head of KG Section at Norwich International College.

The American early childhood educator Whitney Snodgrass has 14 years of experience working in a variety of institutions while implementing curricula for the American, British, and Canadian systems throughout her career.

It is her goal to foster a safe environment where students can excel through play-based learning enriched by arts, oracy skills, and international culture. Whitney believes that every individual is unique and prides herself on establishing learning environments based off of differentiated learning that supports the needs of all students.