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Philippe Agaesse – French Teacher

Mr. Philippe Agaësse is a dedicated French and Spanish educator with 26 years of teaching experience across France, Thailand, Mexico, Singapore, and China. He has taught students at primary, middle, high school, and university levels, including four years in IB World Schools, where he earned PYP and MYP certifications.

Mr. Agaësse began his academic studies in Physical Sciences at Rennes University and holds a Master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) from Rouen University, as well as an Engineering Master’s degree in E-Learning from Montpellier University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Agaësse has spent 15 years teaching in secondary education and has taught across the PYP, MYP, and DP curricula. In China, he prepared students for the Gao Kao, DELF/TCF examinations, and French university interviews, led university programmes affiliated with Paris’s CNAM, and served as Head of the French Department in Foshan, where he supported teacher development and guided students toward higher education in France.

Mr. Agaësse is passionate about language learning and international education. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the IB Learner Profile, encouraging students to become confident communicators, curious inquirers, and reflective, self-motivated learners. He is excited to bring his extensive international experience and passion for languages to the ILG School community.

 

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Izzet Ozkal – MYP Math and MYP & DP Chemistry Teacher

Izzet Özkal is an experienced science educator with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemistry Teaching from Gazi University. He has extensive experience teaching students across a range of age groups and academic levels.

At ILG School, his teaching experience includes IB Diploma Programme (DP) Chemistry, MYP Chemistry, MYP Mathematics, and MYP Integrated Science. He is passionate about inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning, supporting students in developing scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to apply their knowledge to real-world contexts.

Mr. Özkal holds an IBDP Chemistry Certificate and an MYP Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU) Certificate. His professional interests include laboratory-based learning, scientific literacy, interdisciplinary teaching, and developing students’ analytical and independent learning skills.

 

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Ayse Kaplan – ESS Coordinator, Secondary Counsellor, and Grades 6-10 PSE Teacher

Ayse Kaplan is an experienced education professional with a degree in Psychology from Hacettepe University. Her professional background and training reflect a strong commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, and creating supportive school communities.

She has completed IB training in Leading Well-being in the School Community and MYP Category 2: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in the MYP. She also holds training in child safeguarding and protection, including ICMEC’s Virtual Level I Child Safeguarding and Protection Course and Advanced Training for Designated Safeguarding Leads in International Schools (Level 3).

Her professional development also includes Philosophy for Children (P4C), as well as additional training in psychosocial support, conflict transformation, mental health, and protection. She is committed to supporting students’ wellbeing and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and caring learning environment.

 

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Ariana Dubova – MYP & DP German Teacher and Grade 12 Homeroom Teacher

Ariana is a German Language educator with a strong academic background in German Language and Literature and German as a Foreign Language. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in German Language and Literature from the University of Prishtina and has completed her Master’s studies in German as a Foreign Language (Deutsch als Fremdsprache).

She has been part of ILG School for the past year, teaching German Language Acquisition across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. Her experience across the IB frameworks has allowed her to work with students of different ages and levels of language development.

Her professional development includes IB Category 1 training in Building Your IB Programme: Primary Years, as well as Category 1 and Category 2 training in German Ab Initio. She has also completed three modules of the Goethe-Institut’s Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) programme.

Ariana is passionate about creating engaging and purposeful language-learning experiences that build students’ confidence, communication skills, and appreciation for the German language and culture.

 

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Oscar So – MYP and DP Math

Oscar So is an experienced educator with a strong academic background in Mathematics, Statistics, Language Studies, and Educational Administration. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the Open University of Hong Kong, an MEd in Educational Administration and School Management, and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Hong Kong. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Language Studies (English) from the Open University of Hong Kong.

His diverse academic background reflects a strong combination of subject expertise, educational leadership, and analytical skills, supporting his commitment to meaningful learning and effective educational practice.

 

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Adam Duus – Head of DP

We welcome Adam Duus to ILG Kosovo as our new Head of Secondary and IBDP Coordinator. Adam will teach Physics in the DP and MYP, and TOK in the DP.

Adam comes to us from Mountain Creek State High School on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia where he taught Physics and Maths in the senior school and Maths, Science, Spanish and Japanese in the junior school. He also was involved in the basketball program, took students on outdoor education camps, and was second-in-charge on six school trips to Japan.

Adam believes the purpose of education is two-fold: to be able to make better decisions for a better life, and to be able to take increasing responsibility for those decisions. He believes his specialist subject – Physics/Science is just one of the many tools students need for a holistic ‘toolbox’ to address complex challenges and life in the 21st Century. He is passionate about the IB DP and MYP because the multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary nature promotes the development of this balanced, well-rounded ‘toolbox’.

Adam is also passionate about Futures & Foresight Education – the teaching of critical futures thinking and creative strategic foresight, and the cultivation of Futures & Foresight Literacy – the ability to ‘read’ the future and ‘write’ the future. He has presented on these topics at IB Global Conferences and hopes to inject this into ILG high school curricula when/where possible.

Outside of school Adam enjoys travel in the world of ideas and culture as well as place. He has lived in Japan, USA, England, Colombia, France and South Africa, and is excited about adding Kosovo to this list. He likes exploring and wandering, and looks forward to hiking the Sharri and Accursed Bjeshkët e Nemuna mountain areas, as well as cycling in various parts of the country. Over the summer Adam travelled in India visiting the ancient temples and caves of Hampi, Hassan, Badami, Allora and Ajanta, before volunteering for a month at the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids. Now Adam very much looks forward to settling down in Prishtina, becoming part of the ILG family and community, and learning about Kosovar history, culture and customs.

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Arxhend Hoxha – IT Specialist

Arxhend Hoxha is the IT Specialist at ILG School, responsible for device management, technical support, and the internal digital tools that support the school’s daily operations.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Mitrovica “Isa Boletini” and brings experience in web development, coding instruction, and digital design. He has also founded and managed his own creative studio, Silver Studio Creative.

At ILG, Arxhend is committed to ensuring reliable technology systems and providing effective digital support across the school community.

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Xheneta Ahmeti – IAS Teacher for Grades 6, 7, and 8 and AFL (Albanian as a Foreign Language)

Xheneta Ahmeti is a valued member of the ILG School community. She began her journey at ILG as a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant, supporting differentiated learning and addressing individual student needs. She currently teaches Albanian as a Foreign Language across the PYP and MYP programmes, as well as MYP Individuals and Societies for Grades 6–8.

She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Speech and Language Pathology, providing her with a strong foundation in child development, communication, and inclusive education. She has also completed IB PYP Category 1 training in Building Your IB Programme and is committed to creating student-centred and meaningful learning experiences.

Alongside her teaching role, Xheneta is pursuing a Master’s degree and continues to develop her professional practice through training and conferences focused on education, psychosocial support, adolescent learning, and intervention strategies.

 

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Donika Ismajli – MYP Design teacher, Grade 9 homeroom

 

Donika Ismajli is an artist, designer, and educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Prishtina. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Innovation Design, further developing her expertise in creative thinking, visual communication, and innovative design.

Donika began her journey at ILG School as a Teaching Assistant in EY3 and Visual Arts before becoming a Design Support Teacher and teaching UFLI to Grades 1 and 2. She currently serves as an MYP Design Teacher and Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher.

With a background in art and design, Donika is passionate about creativity, problem-solving, and student-centred learning. She encourages students to explore ideas, embrace challenges, and develop confidence as independent thinkers.

Her professional development includes IB PYP Category 1 Building Your IB Programme, as well as training in anti-bullying and dyslexia. She is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students can express their ideas and take creative risks.

 

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Anila Jashari – Elementary School Permanent Substitute

Anila is an Elementary Substitute Teaching Assistant at ILG School and is currently in her second year in this role. She is grateful to be part of the ILG community and values the supportive IB environment in which she continues to learn and grow.

She has completed IB PYP Category 1 Building Your IB Programme, along with professional training in anti-bullying and dyslexia. Anila is also a second-year Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Tetova, bringing valuable knowledge of child development, communication, and individual needs to her work with students.

Before joining ILG, she gained experience supporting children with special educational needs as a personal and teaching assistant. This experience strengthened her understanding of inclusion and the importance of creating safe, supportive learning environments.

Anila is passionate about working with children and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth while contributing positively to the ILG community.