Principal / Head of School


Mr. Ferris Ross

Principal / Head of School

Mr. Ross is an Australian who has worked in international schools located in China, Japan, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Indonesia, Cambodia and Switzerland for over 20 years. He has contributed to senior leadership teams in schools for over ten years. Ross is committed to fostering a student-centred, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that empowers students and educators alike.

He believes that education should inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning while preparing students to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Ross has student well-being and inclusion at the heart of his leadership and he is dedicated to fostering a culture where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered. He has much experience in leading accreditation and evaluation in schools and has been a visiting team member for the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Ross is excited to join the Candor International School community and its mission of “preparing for life” and looks forward to leading the school in its continued journey of growth and success.