Joshua James

 Joshua James

Building World-Class Schools in Emerging Markets

As featured in The PIE News Tes ASCD NITE, Coventry University

"I have helped bilingual schools grow by serving local communities through culturally-integrated strategy, proven leadership, and sustainable growth models."

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

A transformational leader who scaled enrollment 132% at EMASI Van Phuc Bilingual International School while building deep community partnerships in Ho Chi Minh City.


Joshua has trained 1,000+ educators and school leaders across Southeast Asia, serving on executive boards of British and European Chambers of Commerce.


Joshua excels at culturally-integrated growth strategies, school accreditation, and sustainable local enrollment, essential skills for bilingual schools serving emerging market communities.

About Joshua James

EDUCATIONAL EXPERTISE

Joshua brings comprehensive expertise in building and operating bilingual schools that honour local culture while meeting international standards.


Canadian-trained with experience across both state and private education sectors, and K-12 and tertiary education, he understands both academic excellence and operational sustainability in emerging markets.


His expertise spans school operations, academic leadership, and community integration across Cambridge A-Levels, Ontario curriculum, and UK university programs. As founder of ChildSafeguarding.Online and a visiting assessor for Coventry University, he ensures holistic school success from classroom to boardroom.

Education in Vietnam

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

Harvard Business School-trained with proven expertise in developing leadership teams for bilingual schools serving local communities in emerging markets. Joshua's methodology combines strategic planning with culturally-relevant implementation that drives sustainable growth.


His programs address key challenges: local enrollment growth, cross-cultural team management, community partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Joshua has trained executives across Asia, with deep expertise in culturally-integrated education strategies.

Writing

Testimonials 

“One of his particular strengths is his ability to combine academic knowledge and educational insight with commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a practical understanding of organisational performance. This enables him to examine complex issues from both an educational and business perspective and to translate his analysis into clear recommendations and workable plans.”

Professor Raymond Gordon
Vice Chancellor and President, British University Vietnam

“Joshua is a principled leader with a deep commitment to education and a rare ability to drive meaningful partnerships and innovation.”

Christopher Jeffery
Pro-Vice Chancellor, British University Vietnam

“Joshua is a person who is extremely results-oriented and is determined to achieve targeted results regardless of resource constraints. He also is a strong communicator, who inspires stakeholders to join him on the journey of change.”

Lim Tou Boon
Former CEO, Taylor's College, Malaysia


By Joshua James • September 25, 2026
Two practical routes to UK qualified teacher status for teachers already working in Southeast Asian schools, by Joshua James for Tes Institute.
By Joshua James • August 10, 2026
Resolution 71 makes Vietnam's public system a funded competitor to private and bilingual schools. What that means for operators, by Joshua James in The PIE News.
By Joshua James • February 18, 2026
Vietnam's bilingual schools are Vietnamese schools with international elements built in. How they are licensed, staffed and led, by Joshua James in The PIE News.
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Contact info

joshua@joshuaewanjames.com

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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