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Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools (International)

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Duration1 year(s)

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EUR 8,781 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 27, 2022

Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools (International)

About

The purpose of this programme is to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for school leaders. These leaders will have already proven themselves to be committed to the considered and effective management of an educational setting. This programme aims to enhance school leaders’ ability to mentor newly-qualified teachers who will shadow them in their schools.

This programme acknowledges the importance of, and accredits, middle leaders in our schools.

Key Features The development of reflective professionals who can lead and manage with confidence, vision and courage; The development of professionals who lead, value and promote research-based learning; The development of reflective professionals who demonstrate a critical understanding of collaborative professional learning; The development of professionals with an understanding of policyâ€“making, policy implementation and policy impact nationally and internationally; The development of professionals with the knowledge, attitudes, values and skills to support professional development through mentoring; The development of professionals with a critical understanding of coaching psychology and applied techniques; The development of professionals who understand key concepts in the leadership and management of curriculum change; The development of professionals who appreciate the importance of leading improvement in learning and teaching through teacher agency and self-evaluation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

All students must undertake a Foundation Programme recommended by MIC.
Entry to Foundation programme requires a CGPA of 80% or above in General Secondary Education Certificate including English, Mathematics and another language.
An IELTS of 5.5 is also necessary depending on the Foundation stream.
Click here for English language requirements.

Postgraduate (Taught) Entry Requirements

3.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 4 point GPA scale.
4.0 for applicants whose degrees are marked on a 5 point GPA scale.
Please note, consideration will be given to applicants with 3.70 or higher on a 5 point scale but these applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for English language requirements.

Postgraduate (Research) Entry Requirements

See 'How to Apply' Information.
Click here for English language requirements.

Some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

English Requirements

PTEMin 61
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

Matriculation Examinations: From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English: Ordinary Level Grade D or above TOEFL: 580 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based) IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component. *Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS (or equivalent TOEFL/Duolingo). General IELTS will not be accepted. ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes): Grade C1 GCE ‘O’ Level English Language/ GCSE English Language: Grade C or above University of Cambridge ESOL: Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade B GCE Examination Boards: Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6 University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6 PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic: A minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59) MIC has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a temporary measure for the 2021/2 intake (due to test centre closures). The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110. Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. If students do not meet the English language requirements above, there are a range of short-term English language programmes offered at MIC.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Application Information

Intake onto this programme is once a year in September.

Download and complete the application form, paying particular attention to the requirements:

Please enclose detailed certified results and awards for all examinations mentioned in the application form (certified original documents and certified English translation where applicable).
Official results and award of examinations to be taken should be submitted as soon as they are available.
If you are from a non-English speaking country, you will be required to show evidence of a high level of competence in English as part of the application. Click here for English language requirements.
Please note that your application form cannot be considered unless certified results and awards are submitted.
When detailing result/grade/mark, please include QCA/GPA, mark or percentage relative to marking system at your university.

Intake onto this programme is once a year in September.

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +353 61 204988 / 774790

Graduate Diploma in Mentoring and Leadership in Schools (International)

Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

Go to Official Website