SunUs Academy
Learn Smart, Work Smart, Be Global.
ABOUT SUNUS ACADEMY
SunUs Academy was founded to give our students the best, most rewarding learning experience that prepares them and supports them in their future endeavors.
Sunus Academy is a private primary school that offers a range of academic subjects aligned with the Cambridge curriculum, such as Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. We provide educational programs for students from 6 to 17 years old.
Our students follow the Cambridge assessment and certification pathway, which is widely recognized worldwide. This includes the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at Grade 5, the IGCSE examinations at ages 14-15, and the Cambridge A-Level at age 17. Through this comprehensive curriculum, our students can obtain the prestigious Cambridge A level which internationally accepted university entrance qualifications.
MEET OUR TEAM
The Best Educators
Ms. Lulu Knowles
Primary school teacher
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, St. Thomas University (Canada)
• TEFL Certification
Experience:
• 2 years teaching in South Korea
• Teaching in Vietnam since 2018
Total teaching experience: 10+ years across Canada, South Korea, and Vietnam
Mr. Damien Jacobs
Primary school teacher
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree: Varsity College, Cape Town, South Africa
• TEFL Certification, 2016
Experience:
• 2 years in water safety and surf
• Teaching in Vietnam since 2019
Total teaching experience: 7+ years across South Africa and Vietnam
Mr. Logan Kenna
Primary school teacher
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, St. Thomas University (Canada)
• TEFL Certification
Experience:
• 4 years teaching in South Korea
• Teaching in Vietnam since 2019
Total teaching experience: 10+ years across South Korea, and Vietnam
Ms. Madison
Primary school teacher
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Early Childhood Education, Piedmont College — Demorest, Georgia, USA, 2020
• TEFL Certification, 2023
Experience:
• 4 years as a Childcare Provider at Child Development Center at Brenau University, USA
• Teaching in Vietnam since 2023
Total teaching experience: 8+ years across the USA, and Vietnam
Mr. Wade Beenhakker
Director of sports / Sports coach
Qualifications:
• Sports Coach Certificate – University of Pretoria
• TEFL/TESOL Certification, 2020
Experience:
• Teaching in Vietnam since 2020
• 10+ years coaching experience
Total 33+ years of sports and fitness experience across South Africa and Vietnam
Mr. Dimitri
Dance instructor
Experience:
• Professional dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher in Siberia, Russia
• Over 20 years of stage experience
• Teaching dance since 2018
Specializes in:
• Freestyle
• Kids dance
• Gymnastics for children
Ms. Anh
Vietnamese teacher
Qualifications:
• PGCE French & Spanish, Cumbria University, London (England)
• Master’s Degree, Strasbourg University (France)
• Bachelor’s Degree, François Rabelais University, Tours (France)
• TEFL/TESOL Certification
Experience:
• 6 years teaching in France
• 2 years teaching in Turkey
• 2 years teaching in England
Total teaching experience: 10 years across England, Turkey and France
Ms. Thu
Nisai coach
Qualifications:
• PGCE French & Spanish, Cumbria University, London (England)
• Master’s Degree, Strasbourg University (France)
• Bachelor’s Degree, François Rabelais University, Tours (France)
• TEFL/TESOL Certification
Experience:
• 6 years teaching in France
• 2 years teaching in Turkey
• 2 years teaching in England
Total teaching experience: 10 years across England, Turkey and France
Ms. Hidia
French / Spanish teacher
Qualifications:
• PGCE French & Spanish, Cumbria University, London (England)
• Master’s Degree, Strasbourg University (France)
• Bachelor’s Degree, François Rabelais University, Tours (France)
• TEFL/TESOL Certification
Experience:
• 6 years teaching in France
• 2 years teaching in Turkey
• 2 years teaching in England
Total teaching experience: 10 years across England, Turkey and France
Ms. Natalie
Ms. Linh Chi
Academic manager &
head of training department
CEO &
manager