Kevin Elliott

Kevin is a Mathematics teacher with over 25 years of experience in Hong Kong, the UK, and mainland China. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the UK, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PCEd) from HKU.

He first came to Hong Kong in 1990 and worked for the Hong Kong Examinations Authority. He then moved on to a teaching position at the German Swiss International School (GSIS) where he taught Mathematics and Computing for 18 years. He also served as the Examinations Officer responsible for the administration of IGCSE/A-level examinations across the school. 

He teaches Mathematics from 11+/13+ Common Entrance through to IGCSE and International A-Levels. his students have gained places at prestigious universities worldwide, including Oxbridge, Harvard, and many Russell Group universities.

On becoming a teacher:

I became a teacher because I enjoy making complicated concepts easy to understand. I also enjoy working with students and making a positive difference to their educational lives.

I love seeing students’ eyes light up when they finally understand a difficult concept.

People I find inspirational and why:

I was inspired by Richard Feynman, who had a remarkable gift for explaining complex topics through unique analogies.  He could make even the most complex topics simple and accessible.

I was inspired by an old master at Marlborough College. He tutored me when I was a young boy and taught with great patience and understanding.

Top tip to younger self:

I would tell my younger self: “Focus on one thing at a time, work efficiently rather than simply working long hours, and master the techniques of studying itself. And I’d add: buy a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones sooner rather than later”