Study Master of Education in Educational Leadership at Vancouver Island University in Canada, Faculty of Education
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Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Canada

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What will I learn?

Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for practicing and aspiring professionals in the education field who are focused on bringing educational and instructional leadership into their schools.VIU's graduate program is enriched with school administration, educational psychology and educational research teachings that provide students the foundational building blocks to become innovative leaders in the school system. This program prepares students with the practical, ethical, and social tools to solve problems, manage conflict and encourage growth. Graduates of the program find employment in leadership positions in the education sector, both domestically and abroad.The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership provides a program of preparation for aspiring and practicing school leaders. Grounded in the rich educational leadership literature supplemented by extensive faculty expertise and experience, the program provides a balance of research, policy and practice. Program graduates will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitudes of successful leaders as outlined in the Leadership Standards for BC Principals and Vice-Principals. These competencies are central to formal and informal leadership in schools.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$10,569.30 (US$ 7,597) per year
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Online Campus

900 Fifth Street,

Nanaimo,

British Columbia,

V9R 5S5, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be admitted into the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Completion of a Bachelors degree, (preferably a Bachelor of Education degree, or equivalent), from a recognized university that is acceptable in content to the Faculty of Education with either:

a cumulative grade point average of “B” in the final two and/or

demonstration of academic excellence

Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIUs English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.

Acceptance and satisfactory review of the following items by the s Committee:

A résumé outlining (two preferred).

A letter of intent explaining why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate work in this area.

Two current, confidential assessment reports (reference letters are not acceptable in lieu of the confidential assessment reports).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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