School Leadership
On behalf of the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC), I wish to welcome you to the website of the Christian Alliance International School (CAIS). If this is your first time visiting our website, I hope it would inspire you to take steps to learn more about us.
KTAC operates seventeen local and international schools including CAIS, and is committed to providing quality Christian education for students in Hong Kong. We firmly believe that Christian education provides a firm foundation for our children and youth to understand the beauty of God's creation, the needs of our soul, and the purpose of our life.
CAIS has a long and distinguished history and it remains true to the guiding values of the founding members: the pursuit of excellence, the development of each student's talents, the fostering of an awareness of God's love and purpose and an understanding of the needs of others.
CAIS is engaged in supporting young people to flourish and grow in a climate of high standard with clarity of objective, being supported by love, through excellent spiritual, physical and moral education, as well as a rigorous academic challenge.
If you resonate with our vision or are interested in finding out more about CAIS, our Admissions and Advancement team stands ready to brief you in details or schedule a visit to our school.
Howard Chan
Chairman of Registered Management Committee cum School Supervisor
Senior Leadership Team
Mr. Richard Vanderpyl
Head of School
BCom, MEd Admin (Hons), WCF
Richard is a passionate educator with extensive experience in the development of quality international education. He's also a trailblazer who loves to explore innovative ideas and create new opportunities. Driven by his faith in Jesus Christ, he desires to help all aspiring young people achieve their God given purpose and use their gifts in service. Richard loves to travel and treasures his international adventures with his wife and children. Cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers and teaching them about Christ is his life goal.
Mr. Daniel Schick
High School Principal cum Head of School (Designate)
BA (Hons), BEd, MEd
Daniel has taught internationally for 15 years, and in Hong Kong since 2008. Although shaped in his formative years learning discipline through athletics, soccer, and fitness, as well as fostering a deep love for reading and literature, it was predominantly growing up in a Christian school in Saskatoon, Canada, which ignited his passion for Christian Education. He teaches English with ardour, and keeps 1 Thess. 5:12-15 posted in his classroom. He is a new father, and spends his free time reading story books with his wife to his little girl.
Dr. David Best
Principal (Administration)
BEd, MEd, EdD
David left Nova Scotia, Canada for Hong Kong to embark on his international career in education in 2001. Having joined CAIS since its establishment, he loves the school because staff and students can daily recognise and share God openly with others seeking to serve and honour Him in every area of their lives. David is an avid sportsman and loves to play badminton whenever he can. His favourite bible verse is Phil 4:13.
Mrs. Leslie Jala
Principal (Primary School)
BFA, PGDE
Leslie's passion has remained constant through her journey as an educator, which is to integrate a worldview in all subject areas of learning that includes God in everything. She believes every child is “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Ps. 139:14). Working in a Christian school gives her the privilege to partner with parents, nurturing students' talents, gifts, and calling. Leslie values the CAIS community because they encourage each other as colleagues and believers to strive to be their best for God. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and going on adventures with her husband and two beautiful boys.
Mr. Samuel Cheng
Assistant Principal (Administration)
BASc, PEng, BEd, MEd
Samuel relocated to Hong Kong from Canada in 2011. His favorite Bible verse is “train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6). He responded to Lord's calling to become a Christian teacher from his former career as a professional engineer (P. Eng.) in Canada. It is his passion to provide quality education to teenagers. He enjoys outdoor and math puzzles.
Ms. Jade Du Toit
Assistant Principal (Prep - G3)
BA, PGCE, ACE:SNE
Since the beginning of her educational journey, Jade has developed a passion for influencing the future generation to shine their light for Jesus. She believes in building strong foundations (Isaiah 33:6) in children's knowledge, skills, integrity and their walk with Christ. To build these foundations, Jade believes that Christian Education is a team effort. She values partnering with parents to hold high expectations and to cheer on each child as they are wonderfully made in God's image. In her spare time, Jade loves exploring diverse culinary worlds with people, particularly savouring the joys of Japanese cuisine, both cooking and dining!
Ms. Kathy Hon
Assistant Principal (G4 - 6)
BSc, MEd
Kathy is passionate about creating a teaching and learning environment that is meaningful, relevant, and fun. Her heart for investing in young people developed at an educational nonprofit in Hong Kong and continues to grow within her time at CAIS. Growing up with team sports, she believes great things are achieved by a great team and she is constantly inspired by the group of diverse and talented educators she works with. When it comes to her greatest inspiration, Jesus, His words in Matthew 5:16 have been her guide through life. Kathy finds joy in the simplicity of good food and good company.
Ms. Ana Han
Assistant Principal (High School)
BEd (Hons), MEd
Ana is a dedicated educator who takes pride in her alma mater, CAIS. She believes that God has called her to serve as a teacher and to pass on the love and grace she received as a student to future generations. For Ana, building meaningful relationships with her students is at the heart of Christian education. As a social studies teacher, she brings her enthusiasm and curiosity to the classroom, constantly seeking to understand the world as God created it. During her free time, Ana loves to venture off the beaten path in Hong Kong and try out new spicy dishes.
Mr. Ben Myers
Assistant Principal (High School), IB Coordinator
BS, MEd Leadership
Ben has worked in private and public high schools in the USA and abroad for over twenty years. Having taught the American, UK, IB, and Canadian curricula, wide experience has given him a passion for exploring best practices in education. Raised in a Christian home rich in music, visual arts and athletics, Ben believes it is God's will that children be educated broadly and deeply, and with a view that does not “conform to the pattern of this world” (Romans 12:2). Ben, with his wife Rosy and son Leo, enjoy summers in the US and Spain, hikes in Hong Kong, and being a part of the growing CAIS family.
The Registered Management Committee (RMC) is the School's governing body appointed by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC). The RMC is responsible for the management and development of the School and is comprised of the following managers who serve as volunteers:
Mr. Howard Chan – Chairman cum School Supervisor
Mr. Howard Chan served as an Administration Officer in the Government for more than 30 years. He gained extensive public administration and management experience from his postings at different government bureau/departments, prior to his retirement in 2020. He had served in the RMC of Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School before the migration of its student body to the new campus at Butterfly Valley in 2017. After CAIS was formed, he continued to serve in the RMC from 2017 to 2022. He looks forward to joining the CAIS family once again and contributing to the growth of the School in fulfilling its mission and vision.
Ms. Amanda Chan
Ms. Amanda Chan has been serving in the education sector for almost 30 years. She is now the Principal of Christian Alliance S.C. Chan Memorial College and a member of the KTAC Yau Oi Church. She joined the RMC in September 2024, with the desire to serve the CAIS community with God's grace and wisdom.
Mr. Samuel Chui
Mr. Samuel Chui currently serves as Head of Education Department of the KTAC and has been serving in the education sector for over 20 years.
Mr. Gary Lau
Mr. Gary Lau is a chartered surveyor with 18 years of experience in the real estate industry. He joined KTAC in 2002 and has since dedicated his time to serving God in roles such as Board of Deacons of KTAC and School Manager of Alliance Primary School, Kowloon Tong. He is passionate about youth development and aspires to the Bible verse “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Mr. Joshua Law
Mr. Joshua Law retired from the Government in 2020 having served as Principal Official and department/bureau heads. He has rich administrative and management experience in a broad range of public policy areas. Mr. Law has been an active member of KTAC since 1984 and joined the RMC in May 2021.
Mr. Ivan Man
Mr. Ivan Man is a professional project manager having served in listed Hong Kong construction corporations with substantial expertise in the management and operations of major public and private infrastructure projects in the Pearl River Delta, including Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, Tin Shui Wai Area development and the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, among many others. Ivan currently serves as the client's representative for the overall construction project of CAIS. He has also served God in KTAC through taking up various roles such as deacon, chairman of the Education Department, supervisor and manager of multiple schools of the sponsoring body, as well as a choir member.
Ms. Annie Ng
Ms. Annie Ng is an accountant that has been working in the tax industry for over 20 years. She has been a member of KTAC since 1994 and currently serves on the KTAC Board of Deacons. She is an experienced school manager with a desire to serve the CAIS community with God's wisdom and love.
Mr. Sammy Ng
Mr. Sammy Ng has over 27 years of civil and structural engineering experience in the construction industry and practicing in different kinds of civil, infrastructure and building engineering projects across regions. He is a Director of Operations / Executive Director of an international consultant firm and is responsible of a team of multi-disciplinary engineering profession. Sammy is a fellow member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and serving different panels and committees of HKIE as a committee member. He serves God in KTAC through taking up various roles such as deacon of Yau Oi Chapel, supervisor of secondary school as well as committee member of Education Department of the KTAC.
Mr. Alan Tang
Mr. Alan Tang is in the accounting and finance profession, and he also serves as deacons in the KTAC Board of Deacons.