Online Courses for New and Aspiring International School Leaders

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Get started at any point throughout the year with our self-paced option, or move through each course with other aspiring international school leaders with our cohort option.

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Multiple Course Offerings

Each course is designed to focus on a key component of international school leadership. You may choose to take one or two classes, or complete the entire program. 

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Flexible Program Options

Earn credit towards your master’s or doctorate degree, earn individual certificates for each course you complete, or complete all seven courses to become an AAIE Fellow.

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AAIE INSTITUTE COURSES

Our online courses are designed to support the top leadership challenges as defined by the 2018 AAIE Leadership Challenge Survey. Learn more about our curriculum and access the survey results.

International School Management and Leadership

Leadership Challenge:
Change Leadership and Educational Innovation

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Governance in International Schools

Leadership Challenge:
Board Governance and Board/Head of School Relationships

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Leading for Staff and Student Learning in International Schools

Leadership Challenge:
Teacher Impact on Student Learning

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Building and Sustaining a Healthy International School Culture

Leadership Challenge:
Student Learning, Student Life, and Outcomes

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Ethical Leadership in International Schools

Leadership Challenge:
The Head of School’s Dilemmas

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Situational Awareness and Diplomacy in International School Communities

Leadership Challenge:
Host Country and School Community Relationships

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Vision and Mission to Guide International Schools

Leadership Challenge:
Strategic Planning and the Future of Teaching, Learning, and Inclusion

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Become an AAIE Fellow, or earn your master’s or doctorate through Wilkes University.

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Explore our programs and discover which one is right for you.

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STUDENT REFLECTIONS

“The knowledge and experience gained was invaluable in my first head of school position.”

Dr. Amy ParishAmy Parish, Director at American School of Antananarivo

“The coursework itself is extremely relevant, and has sparked many new initiatives and professional conversations between myself and the other administrators at my current school.”

Alex RosenburgAlexandra Roosenburg, Executive Director at Capitol Learning Academy

“The AAIE Institute has connected me to a network of colleagues from some of the best international schools around the world.”

Martin ThomasMartin Thomas, Elementary School Principal at Cayman International School

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