To meet the different needs of students as well as guarantee high-quality teaching and learning, Merchiston Academy Songshan Lake has recruited an excellent team of teachers who firmly believe in our whole education philosophy. Highly qualified, motivated and experienced, our amazing teachers are able to develop young minds and help ensure them get into top universities. 
Yilun NIU
Yilun NIU
Assistant to the Dean

Nationality: Chinese 

Degree: Bachelor of Music Performance from Minzu University of China, Master of Music Education from University College London.

Yilun completed his undergraduate studies in Music Performance at Minzu University of China, where he received the First-Class Scholarship for three consecutive years. He also received awards such as the Gold Award at the Beijing Student Music Festival and the Outstanding Graduate of Beijing. During his time at university, he held various roles including performer, band leader, stage manager, principal musician, and assistant conductor for both Chinese and foreign performances. These experiences honed his coordination and communication skills.

Yilun also acted as promotion ambassador for Minzu University of China in CCTV 15th Channel.

In 2021, he relinquished his eligibility for the national exemption exam for graduate studies in China and pursued a Master's in Music Education at University College London (UCL). Driven by his passion for education, after completing his postgraduate studies abroad, he worked as an IELTS writing and speaking assistant teacher, overseas study consultant, and foreign affairs coordinator.

He aspires to work collaboratively with management and teaching teams to help build and further promote a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning community. In this vibrant community, emphasis will be placed on students' overall well-being, critical thinking, learning outcomes, and sense of social responsibility.

Yilun NIU
Yilun NIU
Assistant to the Dean

Nationality: Chinese 

Degree: Bachelor of Music Performance from Minzu University of China, Master of Music Education from University College London.

Yilun completed his undergraduate studies in Music Performance at Minzu University of China, where he received the First-Class Scholarship for three consecutive years. He also received awards such as the Gold Award at the Beijing Student Music Festival and the Outstanding Graduate of Beijing. During his time at university, he held various roles including performer, band leader, stage manager, principal musician, and assistant conductor for both Chinese and foreign performances. These experiences honed his coordination and communication skills.

Yilun also acted as promotion ambassador for Minzu University of China in CCTV 15th Channel.

In 2021, he relinquished his eligibility for the national exemption exam for graduate studies in China and pursued a Master's in Music Education at University College London (UCL). Driven by his passion for education, after completing his postgraduate studies abroad, he worked as an IELTS writing and speaking assistant teacher, overseas study consultant, and foreign affairs coordinator.

He aspires to work collaboratively with management and teaching teams to help build and further promote a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning community. In this vibrant community, emphasis will be placed on students' overall well-being, critical thinking, learning outcomes, and sense of social responsibility.