Leadership Courses

Programme 01

Foundations of Leadership

A Professional Development Course for Aspiring or New School Leaders

For aspiring or new school leaders preparing to step into leadership roles in progressive and international school settings.

The course moves beyond aspirational leadership ideas into practical preparation, focusing on leadership identity, communication, school culture, pedagogical leadership, systems thinking, wellbeing, and professional growth. Through authentic discussions, reflective practice, collaborative learning, and practical leadership tasks, participants will build the confidence, mindset, and foundational skills needed to lead with clarity and purpose.

Participants will engage in meaningful conversations around real leadership expectations, explore leadership approaches relevant to international and progressive schools, and develop practical strategies that can be immediately applied within their own professional contexts.

Programme Details

Format

12-Week Online Programme

Prerequisites

No prior leadership experience required

Programme 02

Leadership in Practice

A Practical Leadership Programme for Educational Leaders

For educators currently serving in leadership roles such as Coordinators, Heads of Department, Assistant Principals, Principals, Centre Leaders, and Heads of School.

The course moves beyond leadership theory into practical application, focusing on people, student learning, communication, parent partnerships, and execution. Through authentic case scenarios, collaborative discussions, reflection, and peer learning, participants will deepen their ability to navigate complex leadership situations with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

Participants will engage in meaningful conversations around real workplace challenges, explore practical leadership approaches, and develop strategies that can be immediately applied within their own contexts.

Programme Details

Format

12-Week Online Programme

Prerequisites

Minimum 2+ years of experience in educational leadership position

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Programme 03

Leadership for Impact

A 12-Week Advanced Leadership Programme for Educational Leaders

Designed for experienced educational leaders who are ready to move beyond managing people and operations and strengthen their ability to shape culture, lead change, develop sustainable systems, and create long-term organisational impact.

The programme shifts the focus from “How do I lead effectively?” to “How do I shape people, culture, systems, and outcomes at scale?” Through practical scenarios, reflection, collaborative discussions, and real-world leadership challenges, participants will develop the strategic thinking and influence required to lead complex organisations with greater clarity and purpose.

Participants will explore strategic alignment, organisational culture, school improvement, evidence-informed decision-making, systems design, change leadership, succession planning, community engagement, executive presence, resilience, and long-term leadership impact. The emphasis is on practical application, enabling leaders to translate learning into meaningful change within their own contexts.

Programme Details

Format

12-Week Advanced Leadership Programme

Prerequisites

Prior experience in an educational leadership position

Ms. Manju Nair

Pedagogical Leader in IB World Schools • IBEN Consultant & Workshop Leader • CBCI Certified Trainer • ACTA Singapore Certified

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Ms. Nair is an International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) member holding multiple roles including Consultant and Workshop Leader. She is a certified trainer for Erickson and Lanning’s CBCI model and holds a Singapore ACTA certification.

She specializes in strategic curriculum planning, inquiry-based pedagogy, and professional learning design. With years of experience supporting schools globally, she helps educators translate curriculum principles into practical classroom strategies.

Core areas of expertise:

Concept-based curriculum design & unit planning
Assessment design & feedback protocols
Curriculum alignment & schoolwide planning
Teacher coaching & professional development

Programme Leader

Ms. Nishita Israni

Head of Centre – Kai CIRCLE • Educational Leader • Curriculum & Professional Learning Specialist • IB Educator

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Nishita Israni is an educational leader with over 25 years of experience spanning teaching, school leadership, curriculum innovation, and educator development. As Head of Centre at Kai CIRCLE, she leads the Centre’s academic vision and professional learning strategy, empowering educators and school leaders through purposeful, evidence-informed learning.

She has worked across Early Years, K–12 and adult learning, with experience across CBSE, ICSE, ISC, Cambridge, IB and progressive Early Years frameworks. She has designed and delivered professional learning for educators and school leaders across India and internationally, with a strong focus on curriculum innovation, leadership development and meaningful professional growth.

Core areas of expertise:

Educational leadership & leadership development
Curriculum innovation & pedagogical practice
Professional learning & educator development
Evidence-informed teaching & learning
Responsible use of technology & AI in education
Parent, educator & community partnerships

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