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Teaching Impeccable Work Ethic for a Bright Future

The International Center of European Football is a unique professional soccer academy as it pays as much attention to the academic program as to the technical program, to allow student-athletes to develop the tools that will allow them to be capable of succeeding on and off the field.

From Grade 8 to a Bachelor’s program, we implement discipline and commitment to ensure steady progress and impeccable work ethic.

  • Low student to teacher ratio
    Thanks to the small number of students, the educational team is able to closely support every student during their academic endeavors, based specifically on their levels and abilities. Encouraging discipline and effort, the teaching staff helps students expand their individual talents and guides them in their personal and educational development. They receive personal academic guidance from teachers who address their individual needs.
  • Dedicated international orientation​
    Our Orientation Officer is decisive for international relations and examinations. He ​helps ​students find their way​ to universities and professional careers​. Several actions are carried out during the year to allow high school students to meet our network and exchange with them on their personal and professional experiences.
  • Diverse international academic programs
    American High School (8th – 12th grade)
    International Baccalaureate (8th – 12th grade)
    French Baccalaureate (8th – 12th grade)
    Cambridge International Education (9th -12th grade)
    French Postgraduate (BTS)
    Bachelor’s in International Management – with a specialization in International Management or with a specialization in Sports Management (in partnership with the Geneva Business School)
    French and English language

Every morning, our residents travel to their private institution to study, interact with international students coming from everywhere in the world and prepare for a bright future ahead.

Humanities Teacher (History, Geography, American Government)

Claire Watts

Claire holds degrees in Archaeology, French, and Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon, along with a linguistics minor and an SLAAT certification. She has been teaching in international schools and privately in France for the last decade.

Since September 2021, she has served as Head of the Humanities Department at PSG Academy Pro.

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ESL Teacher

Simone Thompson

Simone is a native English speaker from Australia, residing in France since 2023. With over 10 years of experience in education, she has a diverse teaching background, working in schools, zoos, community outreach programs, and private tutoring.

At PSG Academy Pro, she utilizes her broad skill set to support students through tutoring and English lessons, helping them succeed in their core subjects.

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French Teacher

Héloïse Evans

Heloise is a native French speaker, who studied French language and literature at University in France before moving to the UK.  While living in the UK, Heloise pursued a teaching qualification at Brighton University and went on to teach languages in a variety of schools in the south of England.  Heloise has 15 years of experience teaching students from a young age through to the end of high school as well as taking on pastoral roles.

Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Junior Science Teacher

Emma Newman

Emma is a British teacher with 20 years of teaching experience across all phases of education. Her background includes 10 years teaching high school and junior school in London, where she held Pastoral and Departmental Leadership roles. She then spent 9 years at a London university, training graduate and postgraduate students to become teachers themselves.

Emma relocated to France in 2021 and joined the PSG Academy Pro teaching team in 2023.

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Math, Physics & Chemistry Teacher

Hans Kolster

Hans Kolster, from the Netherlands, has had a long and distinguished career in teaching. His passion for education started during his student years when he tutored mathematics, leading to a lifelong commitment to helping young people achieve their goals.

He served as Head of the Dutch School in Cobham, England, an institution created for Dutch expatriates in London. Later, he became Head of Mathematics at the British School Muscat in Oman, a prestigious British international school with over 50 nationalities.

Since September 2022, Hans has been supporting student-athletes at PSG Academy Pro in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

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English Teacher

Barbara Hill

Barbara is a native British English speaker with 20 years of international teaching experience. After earning her Bachelor of Education from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, in 2005, she taught in the United Kingdom, Australia, and now France. She has worked in diverse school environments, including public, private, and international schools, as well as both single-sex and co-educational institutions.

Academic Director / Spanish Teacher

Leandro Cruz

Leandro, a native of Brazil, had a professional career as a football player before transitioning into education. With 15 years of experience in the French school system, he has dedicated his career to guiding student-athletes toward both academic and athletic excellence.

Beyond the classroom, he plays a crucial role in securing college placements for high school graduates, ensuring they successfully transition to higher education while balancing their sports commitments.

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