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Aspiring Principals Program 2026

Developing the next generation
of Independent school Principals

AUDIENCE
Deputy Principals, Senior Leaders,
AHISA Aspirant Members

FOCUS
Leadership development

NEXT INTAKE
2026 intake now open

DURATION
4 days over 12 months,
plus 4 online masterclasses

DELIVERY MODE
In-person and online

COST
ISV Member Schools: $1,300
AHISA Aspirant Members: $1,100

Develop a deeper understanding of yourself as a leader, your leadership position in your current school and prepare for potential school Principal roles.

The Aspiring Principals Program – developed in partnership with Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) and the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) – aims to develop the next generation of Independent school principals.

It has been designed to equip aspiring educational leaders with the skills, capabilities and attributes required of Independent school principals.

It combines in-person training and online masterclasses to cover a wide range of issues including school governance, leadership, financial management, strategic planning, HR and legal matters.

This engaging and practical program gives you an opportunity to:

Receive expert input from external education providers and current principals
Undertake a behavioural self-assessment using the DiSC® (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness) model
Lead a school-based change initiative using in-course resources and provocations to amplify your impact
Learn coaching methodology and modelling to lead you through a strategic change initiative
Engage in Q&A sessions with current principals and business managers.

Program dates

DURATION (dates to be confirmed)

Day 1: Thursday 5 March 2026
Day 2: Thursday 21 May 2026
Day 3: Thursday 13 August 2026
Day 4: Thursday October 2026, plus 4 online masterclasses (19 March, 4 June, 27 August and 15 October) and coaching check-in with ISV/AHISA team.