We are delighted to announce a partnership between Leadership  CoLab based at University College London - Institute of Education and the International Leadership Academy (ILA) to bring the ILA International Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership programme to our international school community.

The ILA iNPQSL is unique as it brings the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) from UCL as an accredited provider with the Department for Education in the UK in combination with an international school bias that runs throughout the programme to firmly weave the ‘I’ for international throughout.  This is a prestigious programme and certification aimed at new and aspiring senior leaders in international schools.

Run by experienced facilitators that are successful existing international school leaders, this programme is quality assured, externally certified and designed specifically for international schools.  It is underpinned by solid research and evidence-based practice in leadership as we strive to develop international leadership for international schools. 

Who is this course is for?

This programme is for:

Those who are, or are aspiring to become, a senior leader with cross-school responsibilities e.g. an experienced middle leader, a deputy head teacher, an assistant head teacher, or other senior staff e.g. a Director of Curriculum.

Curriculum Framework

The curriculum framework is built around six content areas and seven leadership behaviours, all of which are common to each level of iNPQ, enabling leaders to develop the depth and breadth of knowledge and experience progressively through the levels:

The six content areas set out what a leader should know or be able to do:

•            Managing Resources and Risks

•            Teaching and Curriculum Excellence

•            Strategy and Improvement         

•            Leading with Impact

•            Working in Partnership 

•            Increasing Capability

The seven leadership behaviours focus on how the best leaders operate:

•            Commitment

•            Collaboration

•            Resilience

•            Personal Drive

•            Awareness

•            Respect

•            Integrity            

Programme Structure

In addition to the 5 extended day face-to-face (F2F) sessions detailed below, totalling 36 hours of face-to-face delivery, the iNPQSL programme follows a blended learning format. This consists of workplace learning and practice activities, peer and facilitated learning, reading, structured reflection, online learning and a 360-diagnostic assessment. There is an evening dinner during each block of delivery where participants will have the opportunity to work together, consider research evidence and extend their professional network and relationships.

• 18-20th November 2020 Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3, Succeeding in Senior Leadership, Leading Learning and Teaching, Leading with Impact (Dinner for participants on day 2, 19th  November) 
• 18-19th March 2021 Day 4 and Day 5, Leading Effective Partnerships, Leading Strategically

Resources           Online Resources, 360 Diagnostic Survey, Coaching

Location             The International Leadership Academy, the British School in the Netherlands, The Hague, The Netherlands (New centre address in The Hague to be announced shortly)

Assessment        School Based Project

Programme Facilitator

University College London (UCL) Institute of Education (IOE) approved ILA Facilitators – all experienced international school leaders in current school leadership roles.

Facilitator Information

The International Leadership Academy is a world-leading centre of professional learning and development working in collaboration with the Leadership CoLab, UCL Institute of Education. Through this programme, you will be afforded the opportunity to build and develop lifelong networks with colleagues across phase and setting. With a proven history of delivering exceptional context-based and school-led leadership, CoLab provides world-class support at every stage of your leadership development.   

Participant Fee

1745 Euros

(Payments can be made by credit card / debit card or by invoice. All invoices will be issued in the academic year 2020-2021 unless otherwise requested by contacting us directly finance@bsnila.com .)

Cancellation      

Cancellation can be made up to six weeks before the first day of delivery by contacting us directly at info@bsnila.com .  Any participant cancellation after this time is non-refundable.