
Milkyas Solomon
Education / Training
About Milkyas Solomon:
EXECUTIVE BIO
Milkyas Solomon is an accomplished Head of School and senior education leader with over eighteen years of experience leading British and international schools across diverse cultural and regulatory contexts. He has held Head of School–equivalent and system-level leadership roles overseeing large, complex school communities, senior leadership teams, and multi-million-budget operations. His career reflects a consistent record of academic improvement, organisational transformation, and strong governance.
Milkyas brings deep expertise in Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel pathways, including IGCSE and A Level programmes, alongside extensive experience in whole-school quality assurance, inspection readiness, safeguarding compliance, and staff development. He is recognised for building high-performing teams, strengthening teaching and learning, and positioning schools as trusted pathways to leading UK and global universities.
With an academic background spanning education policy, leadership, and law, Milkyas combines educational vision with operational discipline. He is known for his values-driven leadership, cultural intelligence, and ability to work in close partnership with governing boards, parents, and communities. Internationally mobile, he is committed to leading schools that are academically ambitious, ethically grounded, financially sustainable, and globally connected.
Experience
Highly accomplished Head of School with over 18 years of senior leadership experience across British international education systems, including Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel. Proven record of leading large, complex schools through academic improvement, inspection and accreditation readiness, safeguarding compliance, and whole-school transformation. Extensive experience working with governing boards, leading senior leadership teams, and ensuring financial sustainability. Recognised for building strong school cultures, improving student outcomes, and positioning schools as trusted pathways to leading UK and global universities. Internationally mobile and experienced in leading across diverse cultural and regulatory contexts.
Education
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD (Doctoral Research) – Educational Leadership & Policy (Ongoing) Addis Ababa University
- MA – Education Policy & Planning, Addis Ababa University
- LLB – Law, Bahir Dar University
- BSc – Physics (Mathematics minor), Debub University
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