The IELC welcomes applications from practicing and aspiring school leaders, such as principals, middle leaders, teacher leaders, curriculum leaders and NGO managers, who hold an approved Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional experience. Participants should be highly motivated, ambitious, willing to question and share expertise and be interested in contributing to the development of education and leadership in their communities and throughout the region.
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The programme accepts applications on an ongoing basis. There are four admission cohorts per year (i.e., January, April, July and October). Participants may begin their course of study at the commencement of any course.
Application fee: HK$ 150 or HK$ 300 for local or non-local applicants respectively. The Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
You may apply through the Online Application:
Complete the Online Application and upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or other methods through the Online Application System. Please refer to “How to Submit Application Fee” for the procedures.
If you are interested in the programme please contact us at ielc@eduhk.hk or (852) 2948 8702. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Admission Requirements
- A recognised first degree
- Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate competency through one of the following minimum requirements which may be subject to adjustment.
- IELTS 6.0; or
- Grade C or above in GCSE/ GCE OL English; or
- a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test, but Home Edition is not considered); or
- Pass in Test for English Majors-band 8 (TEM-8); or
- Completion of first degree at a university where the programme studied was taught in English
- Other equivalent qualifications.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in a role that offers opportunities to exercise leadership at the group, organisation, or system level. If you are not sure of this, drop us a line.
- One page academic statement including your interest in the programme, your relevant experience and your career plans.
- 1-2 Referee Reports (invite referees to fill in Referee’s Report and return to the University: tpgadmission@eduhk.hk)
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview
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* Important Notes for Students from Mainland China on Overseas Credential Evaluation
- Students who have fulfilled the programme requirements will be conferred the degree upon the approval of the University’s Academic Board. The University bears no responsibility for the evaluation of its degrees outside of Hong Kong. Students are advised to consult with the relevant authority(ies) for the prevailing rules/regulations.
- Individuals who would seek qualification certification in Mainland China after graduation should contact the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) (https://www.cscse.edu.cn) for updated details.
- The certification in Mainland China is an independent process from the conferral of academic qualification in Hong Kong by the University. For the avoidance of doubt, no warranties are given in respect of individual graduate’s qualification certification or recognition in Mainland China or any other professional qualification or license outside Hong Kong.
- CSCSE takes a very prudent approach in evaluating each application, including the students’ residential period in Hong Kong during the entire study period. When evaluating graduates’ credentials, the full border entry and exit records of individual applicants will be examined.
- Students who would pursue credential recognition should be aware that short stays in Hong Kong during the study period may not fulfil the CSCSE residential requirements, leading to possible uncertainty and risks to their credential recognition.
- Students are seriously advised to consider the above when making personal plans, such as accommodation and travel plans from Hong Kong, etc. and make necessary arrangements where appropriate.
- It is the responsibility of the students to be familiar with and comply with the University regulations and guidelines governing the Taught Postgraduate Programmes. Students should refer to the Graduate School website for the General Academic Regulations and the Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes for details.
- Students should consult with CSCSE if they have any enquiries.