Miss Alison, Founder Director
Alison is a highly dedicated and experienced educator, boasting over eight years of teaching experience across both public and private schools, including the prestigious City of London School, The Gower School, The Mulberry House School, and many others. Her educational qualifications include a degree in music and a PGCE qualification in teaching from University College London, as well as a TESL/TESOL teaching qualification.
Alison's passion for semantic and independent learning, combined with her strong background in psychology, drives her commitment to developing creative and effective pedagogies that provide high-quality education in a fun, interactive, and student-centred approach. Her expertise spans task-based learning, CLIL, Montessori teaching, and Kodaly teaching methods.
Alison's extensive teaching experience encompasses preparing students for a variety of exams, including piano, HSK, YCT, and GCSE. She is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, adding to her ability to provide a unique and personalised learning experience for students.
Alison's love for music, language teaching, and psychology continues to inspire her work as an educator. These passions led her to start Han Arts Education, where she offers a fun and distinctive approach to learning, designed to engage and motivate students in their journey towards academic success.
Miss Annie
Piano, Mandarin and Art Teacher
Annie is a native Mandarin speaker and graduate of the Royal College of Art, fluent in English and passionate about inspiring young learners through creative teaching. With a Grade 10 qualification in piano and extensive experience leading children's piano and vocal classes, she brings warmth, attentiveness, and a play-based, interactive approach to every lesson.
Her teaching style is tailored to each child’s personality and needs, making learning both engaging and effective. In addition to her expertise in music and Mandarin, she has led numerous crafty workshops for young children.
Outside the classroom, Annie is a signed singer-songwriter in China and Korea. Her music has been featured on one of China’s largest television shows and has garnered over ten billion online streams.
Mr Watson
Piano and Composition Teacher
Alex is a graduate from the Royal Northern College of Music. He is a seasoned piano teacher proficient in both English and Mandarin Chinese. With 18 years of piano experience, he has garnered accolades such as the Tagore Piano Prize and Amos Solo Performance prizes. Additionally, Alex is an active composer, regularly performing and receiving guidance from acclaimed pianists like Phillip Jenkins, Claudius Tanski, Marina Nadiradze, Jenny Vizinet, and Ben Powell.
Alex is a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who tailors his approach to each student's needs. He prioritises building strong technique through personalised instruction, addressing problem areas patiently, and creating bespoke piano arrangements of music to keep students motivated. Alex is passionate about helping every student achieve their piano goals, believing that everyone has the potential to be a musician.
Mr Wu
Mandarin Teacher
Wenjie is a native Mandarin speaker and a highly qualified Mandarin teacher with extensive experience in teaching Chinese language and culture to students of all ages and backgrounds. He completed his teacher training programme at UCL Institute of Education and holds a master’s degree in language teaching from King’s College London.
Wenjie's teaching approach focuses on the practical application of language skills in real-world situations, helping learners to make meaningful connections to the language and culture. He draws on a range of authentic materials, including poems, Chinese classics, films, and music, to engage and inspire his students. Wenjie's deep knowledge and passion for Chinese culture shine through in his teaching, creating a dynamic and enriching learning experience.