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Elevate Your Leadership with the AISH Online Leadership Series

Empower your journey as an international school Head—or aspiring leader—with AISH’s online Leadership Series. Designed by Heads, for Heads, these courses offer practical insights, flexibility, and the support needed to thrive in today’s dynamic educational landscape.

The Leadership Series courses offer a deeper dive into the essential competencies of effective school leadership, providing relevant, job-embedded learning experiences with practical outcomes for international school Heads and their leadership teams.

 

Upcoming Impact Courses
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April 12 - May 7, 2027

Strong financial stewardship is essential to a school’s success—and every leader and board member plays a role. This course introduces the fundamentals of financial management in international schools, tailored for those new to the business side of education. Topics include budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, and aligning resources with strategic goals.


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October 13 - November 7 OR

February 15 - March 12, 2027

Designed for experienced school leaders and board members ready to strengthen the alignment between their school’s mission and its financial strategy. Participants will explore complex financial topics, including revenue-cost analysis, multi-year compensation and budgeting, capital development, and data-informed budgeting.


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November 9 - December 4

School leaders are increasingly called upon to build trust, foster inclusion, and navigate complex community dynamics in environments shaped by diverse perspectives and competing expectations. This course equips leaders with the tools to strengthen relationships, enhance engagement, and build resilient school communities.




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January 11 - February 5

Designed for school leaders, aspiring heads, and educators stepping into broader leadership roles — in both the for-profit and not-for-profit realms the— this course examines how to navigate the tension between mission-driven educational values and the financial, strategic, and operational realities of running schools in global contexts. 


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March 15 - April 9, 2027

Explore the dynamic relationship between physical learning environments and transformative educational practices. Open to school leaders and their teams, the course examines how intentional space design can foster creativity, collaboration, and deeper learning experiences.



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March 15 - April 9, 2027

New and aspiring Heads will learn the distinct roles and responsibilities of the Head and the Board and the critical partnership between them. By exploring governance best practices and common sources of tension, participants will develop the knowledge and skills needed to build productive, trust-based relationships with their Boards.


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April 12 - May 7, 2027

Designed for those familiar with the foundations of effective governance, this course will use case studies to explore the nuanced challenges of board-head partnerships. Engage in thoughtful discussion around trust-building, role clarity, leadership transitions, crisis management, and navigating difficult conversations.


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New to the headship?
Be sure to check out our AISH Leadership Lab Courses as well! 

AISH Leadership Series Online Program

If you are a current or aspiring Head of an international school, AISH’s Online Leadership Series offers practical, relevant professional learning designed specifically for the realities of international school leadership. Founded in 1999 on the principle of For Heads, by Heads, AISH has developed these courses to address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing school leaders today. Grounded in real-world practice, each course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and strategies that Heads need to lead effectively in through increasing complexity.

Developed and facilitated by experienced international school Heads, the Leadership Series combines professional expertise with authentic leadership experience. Participants benefit from practical insights, meaningful reflection, and actionable tools that can be immediately applied within their schools, supporting both current and aspiring Heads as they grow in confidence, effectiveness, and impact.



It is AISH’s goal to provide rich professional development opportunities for International School Heads and to be on the cutting edge of leading and learning. The Leadership Series does just that as it matches personalized professional development with your learning needs as a leader.

Simply put, nobody cares more about your development and success as a leader than AISH. Consider taking one or more of our Leadership Series courses. You will not be disappointed.

AISH Leadership Series facilitators are colleagues who have "been there" and who want to support your potential to impact your school community. Have questions? Contact Sheena Nabholz at snabholz@academyish.org.

AISH Leadership Series Courses are offered on the LearnWorlds platform.