Baobab College:
Bridging Local Values with Global Standards in Education
In its 30-year journey of providing quality education, Baobab College remains steadfast in its mission to shape the future of education and create global citizens who will make significant contributions to changing the world through academic excellence and personal growth. The school’s holistic approach to education, rooted in community and innovation, has made it shine as an institution both locally and internationally.
This global standard has attracted a multinational faculty, including the newest addition to the Baobab College team: Mrs Trudie Masterson, the incumbent principal.
With over 19 years of experience as a school head, Mrs. Masterson’s résumé boasts an international teaching portfolio, with positions held in Qatar, Germany, and Egypt, to name but a few. Originally from England, she describes Baobab College as a perfect fit for “being away from home while feeling at home.” Representing 45 nationalities among its students and staff, Baobab College was a natural choice in her career.
The school’s commitment to inclusivity and traditional values, such as respect, integrity, and community care, is one of the reasons Mrs. Masterson chose to head Baobab College. “When I was considering my next post, I was looking for an international school with world-class academics that would allow me to make a meaningful impact while maintaining my own values,” she shares. “Just as a parent carefully considers a school before applying, ensuring the school’s values align with their own, it was important to me that the school I chose would align with my personal values. This alignment has made my transition so much easier.”
By integrating AI, robotics, the arts, and well-being into the curriculum, Baobab aims to keep up to date with the highest standards of global institutions by remaining an innovative leader in education. “We are very proud of the strides Baobab is making in STEM and AI, but it’s important that we maintain a holistic approach to education and hold on to culture and traditional values to ensure that our education is delivering something that will facilitate the children in the future,” she cites. “At Baobab, our goal is to deliver an education rooted in resources and human values, such as empathy and resilience, that every student should carry with them into the world.”
As the world rapidly evolves, comprehending future jobs becomes challenging; it is imperative for Baobab to continue to ensure that the highest quality of education is maintained and delivered on all bases to prepare its students for the world beyond, while remaining rooted in a passion for education. “A passion for education is important, but even more so is a passion for people. Kindness means empathy and understanding towards people. If you’re not kind and are unwilling to help people be better, it’s hard to have a love for education. As educators, we are duty bound to help improve our students’ lives – as education is about the betterment of the world and its people.”
