BEK Secondary
Head's Message
Mr Mark Walsh
M.A. (Oxon.), M.Ed. (Cantab.)
Head of BEK Secondary
Mark Walsh is the Head of BEK Secondary. He joined the school in August 2024. Mark studied Modern History at Oriel College, Oxford University (2000-2003) and undertook a PGCE at Queens’ College, Cambridge University (2005-2006), Cambridge University. He also gained a Distinction in his M.Ed. from Queens’ College whilst teaching full-time at Chestnut Grove School in Balham, London.
Mark has sixteen years experience in management roles, including Deputy Head, Assistant Head, Head of Teaching and Learning, and Head of History. Mark has a proven track record of promoting academic excellence in both A-level and IGCSE qualifications from Cambridge Assessment and Pearson Edexcel. He is also highly experienced in guiding students through the UCAS application process for admission to prestigious UK universities. Skilled at using data to drive up academic achievement, he is dedicated to fostering excellence in both teaching and learning.
In addition to his academic leadership, Mark has extensive pastoral experience, excelling in maintaining student discipline and wellbeing. He has received relevant training from the British Council, further enhancing his ability to support the holistic development of students.
Welcome to BEK Secondary!
We are an outstanding education intuition providing the internationally recognised Cambridge Curriculum to the Seoul community. Leading to students obtaining IGCSE and A-level qualifications, which act as a gateway to top universities around the world. At IGCSE, in 2024, 73% of the grades were A*s
At BEK, we provide a high-quality education that is tailored to the needs of our students. We ensure that all our students have the opportunity to grow both academically and personally, inspiring and challenging them on their educational journey. To facilitate this we have a wonderful team of highly qualified and motivated teachers who endeavour to deliver enriching learning experiences based on the latest educational research and practices, coupled with the best tried and tested pedagogy.
But more than just achieving top-class academic results we are also committed to ensuring that our pastoral care is of the highest order for us to provide an enjoyable experience for every one of our students.
With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a thorough Personal, Social and Health and Economics (PSHE) programme that caters for their well-being, we are there for our students when they face challenges, or celebrate success, and provide a listening ear.
We are committed to providing students with opportunities to grow outside the classroom. For example, we organise regular educational trips, compete in sports fixtures against other schools, and enable many of our students to participate in BEK’s wonderful music programme. We also have an effective Student Council, which plays a prominent role in organising school events.
On a more personal note I am delighted to have joined the BEK community this academic year as the new Secondary Head. I have had the good fortune to be a teacher and leader in the UK, Egypt, Qatar, and Thailand.The parents, students, and teachers at BEK Secondary have made me feel very welcome, and I am enjoying the challenge of making BEK Secondary an even more vibrant, exciting and interesting place for young people to develop and succeed.
Mr Mark Walsh
Head of BEK Secondary
