Overview

The Educational Leadership graduate program from Vancouver Island University 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.

Full-Time Option

This cohort-based model is designed for students wishing to study full-time on the VIU campus. All formal coursework is completed over two semesters. The Field Inquiry and Major Project components are completed during the second year over two semesters. Students may complete these components with online support and can complete up to one semester early.

Weekends/Summer Option

This part-time, cohort-based model is designed for those who can commute to VIU Campus (Nanaimo or Cowichan). Classes meet Friday night and Saturday six times during each of the Fall and Spring semesters over two years. As well, classes are held during July between first and second year.

Distance Option

This part-time, cohort-based model is designed for those who live at a distance from VIU. Preference is given to applicants who live beyond the mid-island region. During the school year, coursework is online. Year One begins with students meeting for eight days at a VIU campus. Between years One and Two, the cohort studies at VIU for the month of July.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Leadership Values and Ethics

Leadership in the BC Context

Research in Education

Educational Change

Leading Learning

Leadership Values and Ethical Decision-Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Completion of a Bachelor’s 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 years and/or
- demonstration of academic excellence

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

14092 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28185 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

9243 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18486 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.

Funding

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