This accreditation reflects the academy's commitment to the standards of excellence set by the Commission for Academic Accreditation and further enhances its reputation as one of the leading and recognised educational institutions in the country. It is also an acknowledgement of the academy's high-quality mission and educational outcomes, demonstrating their alignment with labour market needs and addressing key elements that directly contribute to educational improvement.
The "Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership", a Level 8 qualification designed in collaboration with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Canada, targets current or aspiring educational leaders, such as school principals, assistant principals, and senior leadership roles in school management organisations or government educational systems. The programme's courses focus on several specialised topics, including educational leadership, school operations management, school improvement, and strategic leadership.
The programme aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead school and educational system improvements and prepare them for leadership roles, implementing effective strategies for school improvement. The programme, which includes intensive and guided practical training, is distinguished by its reliance on pioneering research in educational leadership, innovative teaching methods, and specialised content, giving students access to unique resources within one academic year.
On the other hand, the "Master of Education in Educational Leadership", a Level 9 qualification also designed in collaboration with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Canada, integrates advanced research in educational leadership. It empowers secondary school leaders and educational system administrators to inspire, manage, and evaluate broad-scale educational improvement efforts within their schools or systems.
The programme focuses on advanced leadership skills, strategic planning, and research-based practices in educational leadership. This qualification is recognised as a global standard for the role of a principal, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to meet the demands of international leadership. Applicants can enrol in the programme either as a stand-alone two-year course (four semesters) or as a one-year course (two semesters) following the completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership.
These new programmes complement the "Master of Education in Educational Leadership" programme, developed in collaboration with the University of Helsinki. This one-year specialised extension of the "Postgraduate Diploma in Education" is specifically designed for teachers aspiring to take on middle leadership roles or enhance their teaching practices. The programme integrates advanced research in education, enabling participants to develop their capacity to provide middle or informal leadership within their schools, implement innovative teaching strategies, and drive educational improvement at both classroom and curriculum levels.
The programme focuses on developing research-based teaching practices and prepares participants to advance their careers and significantly contribute to their educational environments.
These three programmes are the latest to be accredited at the national level, following the academy’s first programme, the "Postgraduate Diploma in Education", also developed in collaboration with the University of Helsinki in Finland. This programme aims to develop teachers' scientific and creative thinking skills in teaching, curriculum design, and all aspects of teaching and learning related to school improvement.
All accredited programmes of the Sharjah Education Academy are offered in both Arabic and English, using a hybrid learning system that combines in-person and online study. The academy's programmes integrate the latest research knowledge with practical support to ensure that teachers and leaders perform at their highest potential.
Sharjah Education Academy:
The Sharjah Education Academy reflects a culture of continuous improvement with limitless horizons, which has become a hallmark of Sharjah. It aims to support the efforts of all educational institutions in enhancing the educational process at all levels and seeks to build the capacities of teachers and leaders in the educational system both locally and globally, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi – may God protect him – for distinguished education, which serves as a vital tool and foundational pillar ensuring the advancement of societies across various fields. The academy is committed to securing academic accreditation for its programmes and forming local and global partnerships with prestigious institutions, enabling the educational field to lead in the education sector. It focuses on developing professional programmes that qualify teachers and school leaders in a way that aligns with rapid changes, while maintaining quality and ensuring the best educational outcomes at all levels.
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