Name: Feroza Desai

Title: Head of Department, English & EAL

Nationality: South African

Qualification:

• Bachelor of Education, University of the Free State, South Africa
• Diploma in Further Education & Training, ISET SETA, South Africa
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Further Education and Training, South Africa
• TEFL Certification, TEFLINK, South Africa
• More than 15 years of experience in teaching and training in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
• Over 15 years of international teaching and training experience across South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey

Feroza Desai is an accomplished English educator and academic leader with more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. Her teaching journey spans multiple continents, bringing rich international perspectives to language instruction, curriculum innovation, and teacher development.

She has held key academic positions including university lecturer, programme coordinator, and soft skills trainer, and has delivered English lessons at a wide range of proficiency levels—including exam-focused instruction. Feroza is adept at integrating educational technology and Learning Management Systems (LMS) into her teaching to enhance engagement and learner outcomes.

A passionate advocate for holistic education, Feroza combines her expertise in English and EAL with a strong focus on soft skills, student mentoring, and teacher training. Her classroom practices emphasise critical thinking, creativity, and character-building, equipping students with essential 21st-century competencies.

As Head of Department at UCSI International School Subang Jaya, Feroza plays a central role in advancing the school’s commitment to high-quality, future-focused learning.