The Matt Christie Institute of Australia

"Striving for academic excellence"

Principal Michael L Trinidad 

Michael is an exceptional educator and guest speaker and is in high demand by the students. He obtained an overall 8.5 score in Academic IELTS in 2016. Originally from the Philippines, Michael migrated to Australia in 1995.  He has years of experience teaching students from a variety of cultures in Australia and abroad. Michael has been employed as a Teacher and Head of Department for English Studies by some of the leading schools both in the Philippines and in Australia.


He brings the passion of learning to The Matt Christie Institute of Australia by creating an environment for students that are fun, interactive, and educational.


Michael has post graduate studies in English as a second language. Michael started his career working at Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center, the pioneer of Montessori education in the Philippines, teaching Philippine History, World History and English.


Michael completed his Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2019 and works at the Small Animal Referral Hospital of Charles Sturt University. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, NSW and will undertake post graduate studies in bird conservation and research in 2021.