Ben Thorne

School Director

Ben was one of the founding Directors of the International Projects Centre and has enjoyed working with friends and colleagues around the world growing the school from a tiny seed to a family tree with branches all over the world. Ben manages the school and the team and promotes teacher training, summer school and school projects. When not at school Ben tries to keep up with Lili (20), Fred (18) and Ted (13), and enjoys running and swimming and playing with his band Exeter's very own Southern Troubadors.

Julie Allen

Director of Studies

Julie trained as a state secondary school teacher before moving into the world of EFL. She is responsible for the academic aspects of junior and adult courses at IPC as well as teaching and training herself from time to time. She manages our existing courses and is always happy to discuss the possibility of bespoke courses as well. Julie is a former lifeguard and still enjoys serious swimming and keeping fit when she can spare the time.

Andy Bungay

Adult Courses Director

Andy began his English teaching career in 1992 and spent 3 years teaching in Italy before returning to the UK to teach at various schools in Exeter and the local area.
In 2005 he went into the management side and became Principal of Exeter Academy, another English language school in Exeter, gaining experience in all aspects of running an English language school.
Andy maintains a keen interest in teaching and remains part of the teaching team at IPC, since joining us in 2024.
Andy has lived in the Exeter area for most of his life and loves the opportunities this area gives to enjoy the outdoors, the coasts and interesting local attractions. He enjoys surfing and football for fun, and travel. Meeting people from all over the world is one of Andy’s favourite parts of working in this profession.

Vicki Beable

Groups Manager

Vicki works with visiting group leaders and organises the trips and social activities for all IPC programmes. She has spent most of her life in the South West of England (be it Devon, Cornwall or Bristol), so she's a great person to advise you on what to expect during your stay! A former secondary school Modern Languages teacher, Vicki enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures with her family. She has spent time exploring Europe, North and South America, and Australia.

Belinda Fitton

Accommodation and Welfare Manager

Belinda knows Exeter and Devon very well, having spent many years in the local area. Belinda enjoys working with our team of host families to find the right homestay host for each of our visiting students and teachers, and to ensure that everyone is comfortable during their stay. Outside work Belinda enjoys learning languages and socialising with friends.