
Arnett Edwards
Dr. Arnett Edwards is Director of the School Leadership Academy (“The Academy”). Building on CTFEG’s vision: to empower the next generation to become future ready, the Academy is dedicated to supporting the leadership development of educators in Asia and beyond. In his new role, Dr. Edwards seeks to develop a professional educators Academy with an Asian focus, to strengthen and enhance the leadership capabilities of educators in the region.
Dr. Edwards is a highly respected education leader with a wealth of experience in international and community education. Having had substantial leadership roles in a number of schools in Hong Kong for the past 25 years and significantly served from 2011 to 2023 as Principal of Li Po Chun United World College (“UWC”) of Hong Kong, part of the UWC worldwide network of 18 schools and colleges, Dr. Edwards obtained his EdD in Educational Leadership at the Education University of Hong Kong and has deep expertise in system leadership and, specifically, the role that leadership plays in impacting student achievement.
Dr. Edwards steered the growth of LPCUWC over the past 12 years, reaching numerous development milestones. Under his leadership, LPCUWC achieved tremendous success in fundraising every year to support students’ education through scholarships, delivering state-of-the-art learning and teaching experiences, and implementing innovative projects such as the establishment of the largest solar panel project in a Hong Kong school.
Dr. Edwards currently sits on the Board of AFS Hong Kong, which sends Hong Kong students overseas for a year and hosts overseas students at local schools through host families. He was also Contributor to UWC educational system as UWC International Board member, Chair of UWC Heads Committee, task force member for establishment of a new UWC school, along with other UWC Board positions.
Prior to joining LPCUWC, Dr. Edwards was Vice Principal at King George V School of the English Schools Foundation (“ESF”) in Hong Kong where he led the introduction and adoption of the International Baccalaureate (“IB”) Diploma programme.
Dr. Edwards received his BSc in Economic and Social History and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Bristol. He achieved his master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the Education University of Hong Kong (“EdUHK”) before obtaining a Principal Certificate from the Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR.