Joshua James, Education Leader in Vietnam

Joshua James is the Managing Director of EMASI Van Phuc International Bilingual Schools in Ho Chi Minh City. With more than a decade of work experience in Vietnam, he has a proven track record innovating education across elementary, secondary and tertiary levels.

Joshua champions partnership between Education and Industry. Twice elected to the Executive Committee of the European Chamber of Commerce, he currently serves as a Board Member of the British Chamber of Commerce. He is also the co-founder of 8-Bit Content.

Joshua’s work for education initiatives for Vietnam have included collaborations with the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, the World Bank, Harvard Business School, and the British Embassy. 

Joshua's actions as an Education leader are guided by the understanding that education has a central role in sustainable development and schools must be focused on equipping young people with the skills, character and mindsets to succeed and contribute to society.