Secondary School Principal

Mark Cowe joined KIST in August 2007 as the DP Coordinator for Grades 11 and 12. In August 2011, in addition to his continuing duties as DP Coordinator, he was appointed Secondary School Vice Principal. In August 2014, he was subsequently appointed Secondary School Principal.

Mr. Cowe holds a Master of Arts in modern history and politics from the University of Edinburgh, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Nottingham.

Commencing his teaching career in 1999, Mr. Cowe held a variety of classroom teaching and leadership roles in the UK, Qatar and El Salvador before coming to Japan.

Mr. Cowe has also been employed by the IB organization as an examiner for History and Theory of Knowledge, and as a workshop leader.

Originally from Scotland, Mr. Cowe’s hobbies outside school include golf, tennis and hiking. His two children are currently enrolled at KIST.