Master of Arts Degree Programme in School Improvement and Leadership

The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Education

SILP

This programme is a two-year part-time course for education practitioners committed to school improvement and leadership. It is relevant to school personnel and leaders in related fields regardless of their backgrounds and/or formal positions. Hong Kong schools are under increasing pressure to improve the quality of education they offer. Recent educational and curriculum policy initiatives such as School Self-evaluation, School-based Management, National Education, Professional Vision and Growth of School Leaders and the Continuing Professional Development of Teachers are pushing schools to experiment with a broad range of innovations. This trend is expected to continue, or even intensify, in the years ahead. Educational leaders at all levels in schools, sponsoring bodies and the government are charged with leading school improvement, and are being held accountable for its success.It is increasingly contingent upon schools themselves to drive their own improvement programmes in line with global trends and local needs. This programme is designed to provide innovative and energetic educators with both the theoretical and applied knowledge and skills needed to implement successful school improvements.The programme is offered by the Department of Educational Administration and Policy, and draws on both the department’s existing offerings and those of the wider Faculty. Students are expected to engage in close cooperation with other practitioners to apply their knowledge and ideas in their own workplaces and educational contexts. The programme employs a variety of learning methods, including traditional lectures, school visits, case learning, applied research (including action learning) and focused small group interactions.

September 2025

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Part-time: HK$142,400 (by 4 installments)

28 February 2025 (Priority Round)
30 April 2025 (Final Round)

Please refer to https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/higherdegree/newsarticle/information-session/

3943 6203 / 3943 5346 (SSPA)

silp@cuhk.edu.hk

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2603 7612 / 2603 5781 (SSPA)

Office of Postgraduate Programmes in Education, Faculty of Education, Room G7, G/F, Ho Tim Building, CUHK

*Prevailing tuition fee will be applicable to continuing students newly registered with effect from 2025-26.