Delivering the highest quality professional development to leaders worldwide
At LLSE, we are proud to deliver internationally recognised, Ofsted “Outstanding” National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) to educational leaders across the globe. Working with experienced Delivery Partners in over 25 countries, we support teachers and leaders at every stage of their journey with programmes designed to inspire, challenge, and empower.
Why Choose LLSE?
We believe that the quality of your professional development should shine through in every detail. That’s why all our NPQs include:
- Face-to-face opportunities wherever you are in the world
- Coaching and mentoring, embedded into every programme
- Tailored delivery models designed to suit international contexts
“I have found the combination of example scenarios, Communities of Practice, and coaching highly valuable in connecting theory to real leadership practice. The facilitation has consistently fostered an open, reflective environment that encourages deep thinking and professional growth.” International LLSE NPQ Participant
Where our NPQ programmes are currently running
We currently work with Delivery Partners based in 25 countries globally. These include locations in the UAE, Qatar, China, Europe and North Africa.
Please click here for a list of all our international Delivery Partners and the locations of delivery.
How programmes are delivered
We offer flexible delivery models to meet the needs of international participants:
- Local delivery: A blend of in-person and online learning, led by facilitators who understand both your local context and the UK education environment.
- Fully online: Interactive live workshops, webinars, and independent study, delivered by our experienced international partners.
- Remote access to UK delivery: Blended learning with live webinars and online workshops delivered by UK-based facilitators with international experience.
Apply to join an NPQ cohort
Applying is simple. Click here to register (or follow the link at the top of the page) select your programme, and choose your nearest Delivery Partner.
NPQ Pricing
Our NPQs are competitively priced to make high-quality development accessible worldwide. For the full details on pricing, please refer to the Delivery Partner website local to you.
Partner with us
Interested in becoming an International Delivery Partner? We’d love to hear from you. Please contact Nicola Taylor, LLSE’s CEO.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the coordinator, the coach, and all those involved in facilitating the course. Their guidance has been consistently clear, supportive, and purposeful. The explanations provided were always focused and accessible, and the use of practical examples gave us concrete strategies to reflect on and apply in our own contexts. Their feedback and encouragement created a productive learning environment, and their expertise greatly enhanced the overall quality of the course.” International LLSE NPQ Participant
NPQ Leading Teaching
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading teaching in a subject, year group, key stage or phase.
For full details of the NPQLT please click here.
NPQ Leading Teacher Development
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading the development of other teachers in their school. They may have responsibilities for the development of all teachers across a school or specifically trainees or teachers who are early in their career.
For full details of the NPQLTD please click here.
NPQ Leading Behaviour and Culture
For teachers who have, or are aspiring to have, responsibilities for leading behaviour and/or supporting pupil wellbeing in their school or college.
For full details of the NPQLBC please click here.
NPQ Leading Primary Mathematics
For school leaders and teachers who often directly lead a team, to support the effective teaching of mathematics. It is designed to develop expertise, skills and knowledge of participants and allows flexibility in the context to exemplify mastery approaches to teaching practices.
For full details of the NPQLPM please click here.
NPQ Senior Leadership
For school or college leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a senior leader with cross-school / college responsibilities.
For full details of the NPQSL please click here.
NPQ Senior Leadership Plus+
NPQSL and MA in Educational Leadership and CMI Chartered Manager Status
Celebrating the collaboration between LLSE and NITE, this qualification will boost your career in Educational Leadership.
Exclusively for international leaders
For current middle or senior leaders who work within any school, college or university worldwide. Colleagues from other educational organisations will be considered on application.
For full details, please click here.
NPQ Headship
For school or college leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher, principal or head of school / college with responsibility for leading a school or college.
For full details of the NPQH, please click here.
NPQ Executive Leadership
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, an executive headteacher or have a school trust CEO role with responsibility for leading several schools.
For full details of the NPQEL, please click here.