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UNIVERSITIES
Flinders University 2
Hong Kong Institute of Education 4
Institute of Education, University of London 6
Royal Roads University 8
University of Alberta 10
University of Dundee 12
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Our learning spaces provide experientially rich, dialogic opportunities that enable considered, contextually responsive engagements that enhance a strengths-based living of relationalleadership.
Modes of deliveryOnline, residential, blended
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete courseGraduate Certificate: six months
full time
Master of Education: two years
of full-time study; potentially one
year and a half of full-time study
provided an approved Bachelor
degree in Education or Teaching
has been completed.
CountryAustralia
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Sturt Road, Bedford Park 5042, South Australia, AustraliaPostal Address: GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia, AustraliaTel: +61 (8) [email protected] http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/education/course-information/postgrad/med.cfm
IB certificate in leadership Graduate Certificate in Organisational Learning
IB advanced certificate in leadership research Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
Flinders University offers a wide range of undergraduate courses in Adelaide, South Australia, other parts of the
country and overseas. We enjoy a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research, have a long-
standing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all and a proud record of community engagement.
Unique attributes of course
Each of the eight topics that make up the two certificates in IB leadership invites you, as a leader, to engage
holistically in a sustained dialogue around your relational practice. We embrace a critical concern for the moral
imperatives that underpin educational praxis and request a hopeful consideration of the nuances of your
context, your collective aspirations and the strategies that might be used to progress your endeavours. The
Graduate Certificate of Organisational Learning topics are nested within the Masters of Education (Leadership and
Management), allowing a seamless progression through your course of study to a research piece that draws together
your interest in a culminating project.
Entry requirements
Normally an approved Bachelor degree and two years of work experience in an organization. Master of Education
applicants with a Bachelor degree in Education or Teaching may be eligible for an advanced entry programme.
FLINDERS UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Required courses
The IB certificate in leadership practice topics are:
• EDUC9610 Developing People in Organisations (4.5 units)
• EDUC9617 Education Governance (4.5 units)
• EDUC8618 Pedagogical Leadership (4.5 units)
• EDUC9606 Planning Change in Organisations (4.5 units)
The IB advanced certificate in leadership research topics are:
• EDUC9616 Leadership and Management in Education (4.5 units)
• EDUC9761 Approaches to Research (4.5 units)
• EDUC9722 Coursework Project in Education (Part 1) (4.5 units)
• EDUC9723 Coursework Project in Education (Part 2) (4.5 units)
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted online via SATAC at
http://www.satac.edu.au.
Once you have been successful in gaining an offer, contact Jeanette
Holt at [email protected] to discuss your program of study
prior to enrollment.
Also available through Flinders University:
IB certificate in teaching and learning / IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Graduate Certificate in Education: International Baccalaureate Middle Years ProgrammeMaster of Education (International Baccalaureate)
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10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong Tel: [email protected] | http://www.ied.edu.hk/ielc/
IB certificate in leadership practice IB advanced certificate in leadership research Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change
The Hong Kong Institute of Education is a publicly-funded tertiary institution dedicated to the advancement of
teaching and learning, through a diverse offering of academic and research programs on teacher education and
complementary social sciences and humanities disciplines.
The Institute aims to be a leading university on education, creating an impact and defining the education land-
scape not only for Hong Kong but also the Asia-Pacific region.
Unique attributes of course:
As an online program, the Executive Master of Arts in International Educational Leadership and Change (IELC) is
designed to develop leaders with the capacity for effective cross-cultural leadership in their own schools, the Asia-
Pacific region and beyond.
The main themes cut across the courses: leading across cultures, making a difference across the region and leadership
for learning in different contexts. Additional features of the program include:
• Giving-Back
• Flexible Structure and Innovative Learning
• World Class Regionally-Focused Teachers
• Global Reputation and Alliances
• International Scope and Content
• World Class Executive Development
• Networking Opportunities
• Gateway to Further Study
HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
The courses are delivered
by distance education and
are specially designed for
educators who are employed
on a full-time basis.
Modes of deliveryOnline, blended learning
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete courseThe minimum period of study
is 18 months. Participants may
complete the program over a
maximum period of four years.
CountryHong Kong
Entry requirements:
• A recognized first degree
• Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate
competency through one of the following minimum requirements
which may be subject to adjustment
o IELTS 6.0; or TOFEL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80
(internet-based test) or 215 (computer-based test); or
o Band 6.0 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a
total score of no lower than 430 if the test was taken after June
2005); or
o Completion of first degree at a university where the programme
studied was taught in English
o Other equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a role that offers
opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organization, or
system level. If you are not sure of this, drop us a line.
• Interview
Required courses:
The degree comprises eight courses (3 credit points each), including a
residential School Improvement Institute and a School-based Inquiry
Project. Six taught courses are delivered online.
How to apply:
If you are interested in the program, please contact us at
[email protected] or +852-2948-6702. We are happy to answer any
questions you may have. The program accepts applications on an
ongoing basis. Participants may begin their course of study at the
commencement of any course.
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32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)[email protected] | http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/institute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-ma-postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific
IB advanced certificate in leadership research Master of Arts in Applied Educational Leadership and Management
The Institute of Education, University of London is one of the world’s leading centres for education studies and related
social sciences. We top the league tables in education research in both quality and quantity and our performance
places us in the top 10 of leading research universities and sixth across the social sciences as a whole.
The University of London International Programmes offer flexible study options that enable you to gain a valued
qualification from the University of London, wherever your location.
Unique attributes of course
This programme is designed around the needs of educational professionals who want to develop their leadership
and management skills in the education sector. You may already be working as, or aspire to be:
• a leader or manager in a school or college
• an educational consultant
• working in an educational planning, development or inspection role for a national or regional organisation.
The programme enables you to consider how your role as a manager/leader contributes towards the improvement
of educational systems and institutions and to reflect on the quality of learning and teaching.
It is taught via distance learning, allowing you to study flexibly whilst balancing work and personal commitments.
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF LONDON
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF LONDONEnhance your education career prospects and study flexibly wherever you are in the world, with access to resources from the University of London and Institute of Education.
Mode of deliveryOnline, residential, blended
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete course3-5 years (flexible study)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Entry requirements:
A good honours degree and appropriate management or leadership
experience. Requirements may qualify for admission based on formal
and informal learning through our Flexible Admissions policy.
Required courses:
For the IB advanced certificate in leadership research, the student
must take the following courses:
• Leading and Managing Educational Change and Improvement -
30 credits
• Leadership for the Learning Community - 30 credits
• Dissertation (MA only) - 60 credits
• For MA and PGDip - 60 credits from optional modules
How to apply:
Apply online through the University of London International Programmes:
http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/
institute-education/applied-educational-leadership-management-
ma-postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certific
Also available through the Institute of Education, University of London:
IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) Master of Arts in Education
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2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, CanadaTel: +1 877-778-6227 – Toll [email protected] | http://www.royalroads.ca/education
IB certificate in leadership practice IB advanced certificate in leadership research Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
At Royal Roads University we challenge you to question everything, including yourself, during online studies and
on-campus residencies, where personal growth runs parallel with academic achievement.
At the end of your program, you’ll be surprised by not only what you’ve learned and accomplished, but also by how
much you’ve changed and grown as an individual.
Unique attributes of course
Our two-year MA in Educational Leadership and Management program is designed to help educators develop a
critically reflective understanding of school improvement concepts and research.
Faculty with real-world experience deliver relevant curriculum and experiences that ensure existing and aspiring
school administrators develop the knowledge and skills required to function as effective leaders within complex
and challenging educational environments.
Entry requirements
This program is ideal for administrators and teachers within K-12 educational institutions who want to gain skills
and credentials as leaders and managers to advance their current career or launch a new one.
Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information about admission requirements. Applicants
lacking formal educational requirements may qualify for admission based on formal and informal learning through
our Flexible Admissions policy.
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY
Balance online learning with on-campus residencies and discover how your experience at Royal Roads University is anything but ordinary. We’re ready when you are: 1-877-778-6227.
Mode of deliveryBlended
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete courseTwo-years
CountryCanada
Required courses
Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/education to find information
about courses.
How to apply:
Please visit http://www.royalroads.ca/apply-now to apply.
Also available through Royal Roads University:
IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Arts in Learning and Technology
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11210-87 Ave T6G-2G5 Edmonton AB, T6G 2G5 CanadaTel: [email protected] | http://www.mes.ualberta.ca
IB advanced certificate in leadership research Master of Education in Educational Studies
The MES program is an alternative delivery graduate program designed for IB educators who wish to enhance their
professional knowledge and improve their educational practice. The MES is a blended delivery program designed for
working professionals. It allows you to complete your Master’s degree without taking time off from your position.
Unique attributes of course
The program provides the opportunity to develop research skills in practical context or leadership. Flexible
project designs and individual support from qualified and experienced instructors ensure that you will have
ample opportunity to focus your studies in your own area of interest. While key components are delivered online,
supportive collegial relationships and intensive professional dialogue have their roots in face-to-face interaction.
• Site-based research relevant to IB school context and personal interest in IB teaching and learning or leadership practice
• Engage in a research inquiry at a Master level relevant to your day-to-day IB practice
• Flexible work adapted to school calendars
• On-line courses that can be completed from your home
• Summer programming delivered in Edmonton, Canada
• Access to all IB research, databases and the Online curriculum center
Entry requirements
Baccalaureate degree, 3.0 GPA on last 60 credits, 2 years of teaching experience
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTASCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
An opportunity to engage collaboratively and network with other IB practitioners at a graduate level and enhance competitive advantage in the international education job sector.
Mode of deliveryBlended
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete course2 years
CountryCanada
Required courses
EDU 511: Intro to Educational Improvement (3 credits)
EDU 512: Leadership in Educational Settings (3 credits)
EDU 503: Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)
EDU 510: Fundamentals of Educational Research (3 credits)
EDU 513: Leadership for Educational Change (3 credits)
EDU 514: Planning for Educational Change (3 credits)
EDU 515: Conducting Educational Research (3 credits)
EDU 900: Program Synthesis (3 credits)
2 option courses
How to apply:
Please visit http://www.mes.ualberta.ca to apply.
Also available through the University of Alberta:
IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Education in Educational Studies
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Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, United KingdomTel: 01382 [email protected] | http://www.dundee.ac.uk/study/pg/education/
IB certificate in leadership practice Postgraduate Certificate
IB advanced certificate in leadership research Masters in Education in leading, learning, and teaching
The University of Dundee, with students and staff from over 145 countries, is committed to transforming lives locally
and globally.
The University of Dundee has been named Scottish University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2016 and is in the top 20 universities worldwide under 50 years old (Times Higher Education 100
Under 50 2015). Our students also rate us very highly on student satisfaction - we have been ranked No. 1 in Scotland
for six years running by the Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey (2010 - 2015).
The University of Dundee has been ranked in the World’s Top 20 in the 2014 International Student Barometer (ISB), the
largest annual study of international students in the world.
Education at the University of Dundee is ranked in the World’s Top 1% worldwide in the QS World University Rankings©
by Subject published in April 2015.
Unique attributes of course
The Master of Education (MEd) programme is essential for all professionals who work in an educational setting and wish
to enhance their professional learning and improve career progression prospects. Students can tailor the educational
experience to suit their individual experience, needs and interests through reflection and research.
The MEd is the first in Scotland to be accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization affording the
opportunity of pursuing a career in public, private or international schools across the world.
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEESCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Professionals engaging with the MEd at Dundee can complete any of the named routes detailed below, affording flexibility and differing specialisms to be studied as well as meeting the requirements for the IB certificates.The modules are delivered online via the University Virtual Learning Environment.
Mode of deliveryOnline, blended
Language of instructionEnglish
Minimum time to complete course1 year on a part time basis (IB
certificate in leadership practice)
3 years on a part-time basis
(IB advanced certificate in
leadership research)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be graduates or be able to provide evidence
that they can work at a postgraduate level. They must be able to under-
take work related to a programme specialism in their workplace setting
or other appropriate agency. An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is also
required, if the applicant’s first language is not English.
Flexible entry and exit points at PG Certificate, Diploma and Masters level.
Required courses
Dependent on what combination of modules taken for the IB advanced
certificates in leadership research, professionals could exit with one of
the following named awards:
• Master of Education in Leading Learning and Teaching
• Master of Education in Inclusion and Learner Support
• Master of Education in Nursery/ Early Education
• Master of Education in Pupil Care and Support
• Master of Education in International Education
• Master of Education in Developing Mathematical Thinking
How to apply:
Contact [email protected] to apply.
Also available through the University of Dundee:
IB certificate in teaching and learningMaster of Arts (Honours) Education
IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research Master of Education
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