Chris Curl

Chris was educated and has taught at The King’s School, Canterbury in England, UK; probably the oldest school in the world (founded 579 AD). He has worked in Senior Leadership, including as Headmaster for 20 years in five schools (including King’s Canterbury & Bancroft’s Prep School) and has experience in helping students to achieve entry and scholarships to a wide range of UK schools, including the most well-known schools. He enjoys working with families and helping students find the right school for them so they can be happy and flourish. 

He was awarded a Fellowship in Management Studies at the Institute of Education at London University, where he also tutored students and supervised their Teaching Practice. He has also tutored at Winchester University.

For most of his career, Chris has worked in independent boarding schools in the UK, including as Head of English & Drama, Director of Co-Curricular Activities, Housemaster & Head of Boarding. Most recently, he has been a Headmaster leading four schools and working with his wife, Emma, as Deputy Head with a particular interest in Health & Wellbeing and Additional Learning Needs. He has also been a School Governor.

Chris also has experience working with international students. He completed his TEFL, and then a Master’s Degree in Language in Education. He has directed International Summer Language Schools for many years at UK boarding schools and has also taught English in Spain. 

Chris enjoys working with families and advising students on their choice of UK school and university, as well as other matters of their UK education. He believes that learning should be fun and puts the student’s well-being at the top of his list of priorities. He also enjoys giving bespoke practice interviews — with a real Headmaster!

Chris and Emma have a white golden retriever, and on that basis, feel very much at home in the McMillan clan!