Benefits of the International Programme for School Principals

The International Programme for School Principals (IPSP) will support principals in becoming highly effective in their role by increasing leadership skills and confidence, while encouraging learning, self-reflection and development.

Benefits for school principals

increased knowledge of the professional qualities required of school principals
greater understanding of their own personal skills referenced against international standards
increased awareness of the impact of different leadership styles and the importance of learning-centred leadership
expertise in developing a whole school teaching and learning culture
ability to track underperformance and raise standards
insight into managing change and leading high performing teams
accreditation by the National College at certificate level on course completion
the opportunity to gain a post-graduate level certificate, subject to legal requirements, from a local partner university (optional)

Benefits for education ministries

world-class leadership development with rigorous local accreditation for school principals
contextualised programme to meet national needs developed in partnership with education ministries, universities and the National College
a focus on the transformational impact of school leadership
emphasis on professional standards for school leaders
greater understanding of school leadership development by government organisations
opportunities for partnerships with universities and private-sector organisations
a central role for the leadership of teaching and learning, the key to raising standards
school leaders engaged in research and dialogue with international partners