Professional development

• School Business Director Programme
  • Who is the School Business Director Programme for?
  • Programme details
  • Credits towards other qualifications
  • Benefits
  • Costs
  • Apply
  • Dates and locations
  • Providers
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Contact details
  • Cancellation policy

Costs of the School Business Director Programme

Costs for the School Business Director Programme depend on your circumstances. Details can be found in the following table.

Participant's circumstances	Funding category
Working within a state-funded school in England	A minimum contribution of £500 will be required, with the remaining amount subsidised by the National College
Working within a local authority	A minimum contribution of £500 will be required, with the remaining amount subsidised by the National College
Working within an independant sector	You will be invoiced for the programme Current charge: £3,500
Working within a further education college	You will be invoiced for the programme Current charge: £3,500
Working in a school operating outside the English system (includes Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man)	You will be invoiced for the programme Current charge: £3,500
All funded special schools (those that are independent still receive help or support from their local authorities)	A minimum contribution of £500 will be required, with the remaining amount subsidised by the National College
Overseas maintained schools eg armed forces schools teaching the national curriculum	A minimum contribution of £500 will be required, with the remaining amount subsidised by the National College

If the applicant is eligible for funding, the enrolment fee is paid directly to the National College. In any other case, the participant should investigate who will meet payment for the programme, eg the employer or the participant.

Independent and overseas participants will be informed of the precise payment arrangements soon after the closing date of the application round. Payment in full will be requested prior to participants attending the first event unless there are exceptional circumstances, which will be determined on an individual basis by the National College.

Travel and subsistence

The National College will not meet any travel costs.

Supply cover

The National College will not meet supply cover costs.