The National Flagship Program 2021 - 2022

A rigorous, holistic program for experienced senior leaders and aspiring principals

The National Flagship Program design reflects the Leadership Centre philosophy that leadership is an ongoing inner and outer journey; of developing self-awareness and deepening knowledge and skills of leadership.

Participants from: AIS Member Schools: $10,000. A number of partial scholarships are available, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Scholarship applications are included in the full application process.

Any other school or organisation please contact Jenni-Lee Williams.

Full Event dates

Location: AISNSW Conference Centre, Level 12, 99 York Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Participants from: AIS Member Schools: $10,000.
Any other school or organisation please contact Jenni-Lee Williams.

Standard Descriptors: 65 hours of Elective PD addressing 6.3.4, 6.4.4 and 7.4.4. from the APST

Flagship Brochure

What do participants say?

“The AIS Flagship Program is the best professional learning opportunity I have had the privilege of participating in. Challenging and engaging, yet highly collaborative and supportive, the program ticks all the boxes for high-end educational leadership.”

- Alan Jones
Principal, Christ Church Grammar School, WA

What do principals say?

“The calibre of participants in the Flagship Program fills me with hope for the future of leadership in independent schools.”

- Phillip Heath
Head of Barker College, NSW

What do participants say?

“The most valuable personal and professional development I have ever undertaken.”

- Terrie Jones
Head of St Michael's Grammar School, VIC

At a glance
  • 10 face-to-face days over 10 months
  • Three online meetings
  • Pre-reading and associated activities prior to each program day
  • Leadership of a school-based, strategically aligned change initiative with a presentation of the outcomes on Day 10
  • A reflective summative 5000-word essay
  • A 360-degree Leadership Circle™ Profile
  • A Professional Companion
  • Shadowing an experienced school Principal
  • Shadowing a corporate leader
  • Structured school visits
  • An in-school mentor
  • Presentation reflecting beliefs of leadership, learning, education and schooling
  • University credit at over 15 universities across Australia
  • Application-based
  • Partial scholarships are available on application.

Professional Standards

The National Flagship Program addresses both the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Australian Professional
Standard for Principals and contributes 65 hours of elective professional development addressing 6.3.4, 6.4.4 and 7.4.4 from the APST. Eligible candidates in schools from all sectors across Australia and beyond are encouraged to apply.

AITSL, 2017

“By developing a disposition for learning, a broad range of skills, and the confidence and aptitude to apply them with impact, aspiring and new principals will be better prepared to keep pace with trends and new research, and respond effectively to culturally diverse communities. This helps to develop principals who are agile, informed and successful in the role.”