— INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT & ADVISER
A private practice for the decisions that matter. Built on institutional expertise.
Alexis Christodoulou is an independent consultant and adviser. He works with internationally mobile families on education and the broader questions that surround it. The greater part of this work is academic and practical — schooling, university, and the decisions that come with them. In every case, the aim is to help families navigate the landscape towards the best possible outcome.
— INTRODUCTION
Thirty years inside Britain’s independent schools - twenty as a housemaster - with direct responsibility for the academic progress and character formation of young people aged thirteen to eighteen.
— EDUCATION
UWC Atlantic College
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
He completed his secondary education at a Greek-speaking state gymnasium. He was awarded a scholarship to Atlantic College, where he studied the International Baccalaureate.
Imperial College London
BSc ENGINEERING
He read Engineering on a second scholarship, graduating with a BSc and as an Associate of the City and Guilds Institute. At Imperial College he rowed in multiple Regattas and Heads and competed at the Temple Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta.
Open University
MA APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
He holds an MA in Applied Psychology, with specialisms in child and adolescent development and family dynamics.
Canterbury Christ Chrurch College
PGCE MATHEMATICS
He completed his teacher training with state-school placements at Rainham Mark Grammar School and Rainham School for Girls, before entering the independent sector.
— PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Greek Army, Green Beret
First Lieutenant
Served with the 1st Raider–Paratrooper Brigade and, following special forces selection and assessment, qualified as a Green Beret, specialising in asymmetrical warfare with operational service across multiple contexts.
Dover College, Kent
Head of Mathematics
Appointed Head of Mathematics at the age of twenty-seven, and subsequently took on his first housemastership.
Abingdon School, Oxfordshire
Housemaster
Housemaster of boys for eight years, teaching A-level Further Mathematics. He coached the rowing programme to nationally undefeated crews at Under-15, Under-16 and second VIII level, and led the cross-country team to nine consecutive county championship titles.
Wellington College, Berkshire
Housemaster
The first male in the school’s history to run a girls’ boarding house single-handedly, leading a house of seventy-five girls aged thirteen to eighteen for ten years, achieving notable successes in university destinations.
St Andrew’s School, Woking
Governor
Served on the Human Resources and Education Committees.
UK, Europe, Gulf, Asia, Americas
Private Client Advisory
He works with international families across the UK, Europe, the Gulf, South and East Asia, and North America on matters relating to education.
— OTHER
An endurance athlete since his thirties, training and racing across the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Germany and Austria.
5 European Ironman Triathlons
7 Ironman 70.3
14 Marathons & Ultras
Alexis lives with his family in Berkshire, UK
— ENQUIRIES
The conversations that prepare the next generation.
Enquiries are welcomed by introduction.