Phil Drake

Phil Drake has been working overseas in International Schools for 18 years. He served his last post as Director of Sport, Extra-Curricular Activities and Trips Coordinator at the British International School, HCMC, Vietnam for 9 years. Phil has a joint degree in Sociology & Psychology, a degree in Sports Science and PGCE. Before a career change into education, Phil trained as an accountant.

Phil has been working at the Bavarian International School since August 2015. He has recently joined the BIS Leadership team with responsibility as whole school Athletics Director and After School Activities coordinator.

Phil has 2 young children (Alfie and Polly) who both currently attend the Haimhausen Primary Campus. His wife Emma Jane Morris is the IB CAS Coordinator and also inspires many young musicians teaching various brass instruments and piano. She also conducts the local Haimhausen Dorfmusik wind orchestra!

In his spare time Phil enjoys traveling with his family, camping, cooking, running, cycling, swimming and snowboarding. He recently completed the Maratona dles Dolomites a 140km road bike race including 7 mountain passes and 4.200 meters of climbing! He comes from an International background (his mum being an Armenian born in Iran) and previous to moving to Germany enjoyed a decade of exploring and scuba diving South East Asia. He also plays the guitar.