Who is Who

Oliver Hartwright, Head of School

Of joint German and British nationality, Oliver Hartwright is a graduate of the universities of Exeter (BA) and East Anglia (PGCE) in the United Kingdom and holds a Masters in Education from the University of Bath. Following roles as a teacher of History and coach of team and adventure sports in private schools in the UK and Portugal, Oliver has been leading schools in Bavaria, Germany for the last decade. Most recently, Oliver held the role of Deputy Head of School at the largest private school in Bavaria, at Munich International School, by Lake Starnberg. Oliver also leads quality management audits of private schools worldwide for the Council of International Schools, and has previously held positions for the International Baccalaureate and European Council of International Schools. Married to his German wife, Oliver is kept fit by his two pre-school age children through their adventures in the natural beauty of the Engadin.

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Tel +41 81 851 3002

Jacqueline Adams, Deputy Head of School (International) and Head of International Section

Jacqueline graduated in Physics from the University of Hull before embarking on a distinguished teaching career at Cheltenham Ladies’ College (CLC), a leading independent boarding and day school for girls in the UK. Over 36 years at CLC, she held a variety of roles, including Head of Physics, Head of Science, and eventually Vice Principal Academic — a position she held until July 2023. In this role, Jacqueline was responsible for overseeing teaching and learning, curriculum, and assessment. Under her leadership, CLC gained recognition as one of the top UK boarding schools for the International Baccalaureate.

Throughout her career, Jacqueline has demonstrated a deep passion for education, always prioritizing students’ best interests in her decision-making. Her extensive experience in academic leadership, combined with her commitment to innovation in education, has equipped her with a broad perspective and a readiness to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of education.

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Tel +41 81 851 3141

Gillian Holland, Head of Boarding and Pastoral Care (DSL)

Gillian Holland studied Music at the University of Leeds before doing a PGCE at the University of Cumbria. Her career in education started in a large secondary school in the Northwest of England before moving to International teaching. She has had a varied career working in a range of settings with pupils from vastly differing backgrounds, and this has enabled her to have a deeper appreciation of the importance of good pastoral care. In order to improve her practice she completed her Level 3 in Residential Childcare along with a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) qualification. She is currently working towards a Masters in Leading Inclusive Education (MALIE). Having worked extensively with International Boarding students over the last 6 years, both in the UK and Internationally, Gillian is passionate about the holistic development of all pupils at the Lyceum, inside the classroom and beyond.

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Tel +41 81 851 3080

Christine Hölzle, Head of Admissions

A German national, Christine Hölzle graduated from the Sprachen- und Dolmetscher Institut München as a sworn translator for English and Spanish, Technology and Economics. Following a couple of years as a freelance translator for large technology corporations in Munich, Christine Hölzle worked in the London financial world for the next 11 years before moving to China in 2009 to take up a teaching position at the renowned Tongji University in Shanghai. Following her return to Europe, Christine Hölzle took over Admissions at Institut auf dem Rosenberg before joining the Marketing & Admission Team at the Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz.

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Tel +41 81 851 3100

Head of Admissions

Christine Hölzle

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
7524 Zuoz, Schweiz

Tel +41 81 851 3100

Summer Camp & Junior Day Camp

Tiziana Tuena

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz
7524 Zuoz, Schweiz

Tel +41 81 851 3028

Purpose and aim

The cooperation between the school and the parents shall be actively encouraged in order to contribute to a positive, open culture of discussion. The Parents’ Forum offers a platform for regular exchanges between a group of parents and the extended school management about all aspects of learning and life in school and boarding. The Parents’ Forum is the voice of our parents and brings their ideas and wishes to the school to support the general school development and strategy.

Role and tasks

• The Parents’ Forum sees itself as a ​“critical friend”, supportive and positive. It will be informed about the strategic goals of the Lyceum Alpinum and supports them collegially. The school management can ask for opinions and feedback from the Parents’ Forum to inform and support their decisions.
• The members of the Parents’ Forum see themselves as ambassadors to encourage a positive perception of the Lyceum Alpinum. They represent our school internally and externally, support and contribute ideas without pursuing particular or own interests.
• In the Parents’ Forum, confidentiality is taken for granted and opinions should be expressed freely.
• The Parents’ Forum introduces itself to parents in an annual letter and is present at school during the annual parent-teacher days.