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Angela Fan
FounderEric Kin Sun Fan
DirectorAilie Fan
Managing DirectorName: Angela Fan
Job Title: Founder
Department: LeadershipHello, I’m Angela, Founder of Study Links.
At the age of sixteen I met my husband Eric, who is from Hong Kong. At the time he was an overseas student, studying in the same area where I had grown up. We moved to Hong Kong together and during my time there I was a secondary school teacher. When we returned to England I continued to work in education, but this time in a Further Education College.
By this time I had a family and in addition we were caring for my husband’s relatives’ children whilst they studied in the UK. I volunteered to help them find independent schools and acted as their guardian. Over the years we cared for more and more children, until in 1998 I started up Study Links as a business. Since then the business has grown and we care for more students every year.
My three children are all grown up now pursuing careers of their own, but we still enjoy spending time together as a family and with our Airedale Terrier dog, Wong Wong.
Languages: English (Native), Cantonese (Intermediate), Mandarin (Beginner)
Education: Degree and teaching qualification
Part of the team since: 1998
Experience of living abroad: I lived in Hong Kong for 5 years, teaching in a local Chinese school and also giving private tuition to children and adults. During my time in Hong Kong I lived with Eric’s parents and cousin for 2 years who only spoke Chinese (very much like living in a Chinese homestay).Name: Eric Kin Sun Fan
Job Title: Director
Department: LeadershipHi, I am Eric Kin Sun Fan, Director of Study Links International.
I grew up in Hong Kong, came to England to further my study when I was 18 and met my wife Angela. After university, I became a teacher in a secondary school in Hong Kong. In 1988, just after our second child was born, Angela and I decided to move to England. In 1989, I gained employment as a computer programmer in a mail order company – Grattan which is based in Bradford. 23 years later, I left Grattan to join Study Links.
Being a father of three children, I have always understood the values of bringing up children to be independent and a contributor to the society. Naturally, this is the principle I have then adopted in running our Guardianship business.
I love sports, regularly play badminton, tennis, and table-tennis. Other favourite pastimes include karaoke, dog walking, ‘rounding up‘ the Fans for a family get together and going on the occasional holiday.
Languages: Cantonese (Native), Mandarin (Intermediate), English (Fluent)
Education: Degree level
Part of the team since: 1998
Experience of living abroad: I was an overseas student in the UK living in homestay and university accommodation. I then taught in HK , then worked in UK in computer programming.Name: Ailie Fan
Job Title: Managing Director
Department: LeadershipHi, I’m Ailie.
I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with the business and to study abroad myself, so I am familiar with all the happy (and sometimes sad) times our students have when studying abroad.
As Managing Director it is my job to ensure everything runs smoothly in the office, so that when you need us we are quick to respond and have the answer you need! I work closely with my colleagues in all departments to help make your experience in the UK stress-free, beneficial, and fun!
My favourite part of the job is meeting so many wonderful people from around the world.
Outside of work you can find me singing karaoke, trying to bake cakes, or exploring the countryside with family, friends or my dog!
My email address is [email protected]
Languages: English (native); Cantonese (fluent); Mandarin (intermediate)
Education: BA Hons in East Asian Studies and Management
Part of the team since: 2006
Experience of living abroad: 1 year in Nanjing, China as a student and one summer in Beijing, China living with homestay for a summer campDianne Senior
Operations LeadZoe Pilling
Guardianship LeadName: Dianne Senior
Job Title: Operations Lead
Department: LeadershipName: Zoe Pilling
Job Title: Guardianship Lead
Department: LeadershipLanguage: French, Spanish, German and English
- Finance Team +
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Sarah Singleton
BookkeeperName: Sarah Singleton
Job Title: Bookkeeper
Department: Finance - Guardianship Services Team +
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Zoe Pilling
Guardianship LeadAnnie Wang
Student Mentor
(Maternity Leave)Yuerui Sun
Student MentorName: Zoe Pilling
Job Title: Guardianship Lead
Department: Guardianship ServicesLanguage: French, Spanish, German and English
Name: Annie Wang
Job Title: Student Mentor
(Maternity Leave)
Department: Guardianship ServicesHello, my name is Annie and I joined the Study Links in September 2018. I am passionate about language, travel and cultural experiences. I also like helping people!
From my personal experience, I understand how difficult it can be for foreign students to overcome language barriers and cultural differences.
When I was a student, I travelled to the USA and the UK to study and for a cultural exchange. In my previous roles, I organised and often escorted students to study all over the world and live with host families in order to learn the local culture and language.
One of the reasons I like working at Study Links is because I can totally empathise with international students, and so I can ensure they and their parents are provided with timely and appropriate support.
In my spare time I like to spend time with my family and my dog. I am also trying to develop my international cooking skills! J
My email address is [email protected]
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Education: Master degree in TESOL Studies
Experience of living abroad: half a year in the USA for a summer exchange program then I travelled around the USA; one and half years in the UK for an English language course, a Master degree and an intern job at an independent boarding school.
Name: Yuerui Sun
Job Title: Student Mentor
Department: Guardianship ServicesHello,
My name is Yuerui. I am your Student Service Advisor and have been with Study Links since September 2018.
I have over 10 years’ experience of teaching in China and one year’s experience as an Education Consultant in the UK.
I like travelling and experiencing different cultures. I’m a nature lover and a scuba diver. I love cooking and enjoy trying different food.
I have a great deal of patience and I am always happy to help. I will deal with your problems and answer your queries in an efficient and professional manner.
My email address: [email protected]
Languages Spoken: Mandarin and English
Education: Studied English Language Teaching at Nanyang Technological University
Studied Tourism Administration at Northwest Normal University
Part of the team since: September 2018
Experience of living abroad: I studied in Singapore for a year, and moved to the UK from China in
2017.
姓名:孙悦蕊
职务:学⽣生服务顾问
部⻔门:学⽣生服务部
⼤大家好!
我是悦蕊。我于2018年9⽉月供职于Study Links,任学⽣生服务顾问⼀一职。
本⼈人在中国从事教育⾏行业⼗十年有余,并于⼀一年前涉⾜足英国教育咨询⾏行业。我喜欢周游和体验不同
的⽂文化,热爱⾃自然,是⼀一名潜⽔水员,更倾⼼心于烹饪也热爱美⾷食。简单的说就是爱吃、爱玩、爱⽣生活
我有⼗十⾜足的耐⼼心和爱⼼心,若您有任何疑问和问题请随时联系我,我⼀一定会不遗余⼒力地为您提供帮
助。
语⾔言:英语(流利)、普通话(⺟母语)
教育背景:南洋理⼯工⼤大学进修英语教学法
⻄西北师范⼤大学攻读旅游管理硕⼠士
加⼊入公司时间:2018年9⽉月
海外⽣生活经历:新加坡求学⼀一年,于2017年迁居英国。Sue Yang
Student MentorJacky Xu
Student Mentor (Maternity cover for Annie)Name: Sue Yang
Job Title: Student Mentor
Department: Guardianship ServicesLanguage: Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Name: Jacky Xu
Job Title: Student Mentor (Maternity cover for Annie)
Department: Guardianship ServicesLanguage: Mandarin and English
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Dianne Senior
Operations LeadJodie Driver
Operations CoordinatorPaula Jureczko
Operations CoordinatorName: Dianne Senior
Job Title: Operations Lead
Department: OperationsName: Jodie Driver
Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Department: OperationsName: Paula Jureczko
Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Department: OperationsGabriela Seczkowska
Operations CoordinatorName: Gabriela Seczkowska
Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Department: Operations
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