Shai Kanizo — founder and director of Bright Stars English
An English teacher with over 20 years' experience in Israel and abroad, from kindergarten through university preparation.
Languages: Hebrew (native) · English (native level) · Russian
Certification documents
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Cambridge TKT — Teaching Knowledge Test -
Primary Teacher Training — British Council -
Business English Certificate — Cambridge ESOL
Professional experience
- Taught English and technology in Russia — including 4 years at the Moscow College of Economics, grades 1–13, working within the IB programme
- Taught Hebrew at a college of Jewish studies in Virginia, USA
- Runs English clubs through the Nitzanim programme, after-school programmes and camps in Ashkelon schools and kindergartens
- Founder and director of Bright Stars English, Ashkelon
Qualifications
- BSc — University of Haifa
- Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
- TEFL Business English Certificate
- IBET — International Business English Teaching
- BEC — Business English Certificate
- Primary Teacher Certificate
- Grammar for Teachers & Language Awareness
- Teacher training — Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Why we chose Game-Based Learning
A few years ago I took part in a research group studying teaching methods and language acquisition in the current generation. The findings were clear: traditional methods — memorisation, drilling and testing — don't match how this generation's brain takes in information. Children raised in a digital world lose interest faster, and respond far better to a learning environment that feels like play. That isn't an opinion — it's science.
What you'll find in every lesson
A safe atmosphere
Mistakes are a natural part of learning, not something to be embarrassed about.
Varied activities
Games, free conversation, digital tools and creative role-play.
Personal fit
Every student gets the pace, level and approach that suits them.
Fast results
Noticeable improvement within the first few months.
A teacher who cares
A genuine personal connection — learning a language is a personal journey too.
What people say about us
My daughter was afraid of English and now she looks forward to the lessons. The change was astonishing — within a single month!
My son went up a full grade in his bagrut. The teachers know exactly what each student needs.
I studied Business English ahead of a job interview. I got the job! I warmly recommend it to anyone looking to move forward.
5 Ben Gurion St, Ashkelon
Central Ashkelon, with easy parking nearby.
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Opening hours
Sun–Thu 09:00–20:00 · Fri by arrangement
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