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| International Confederation of Principals | |
|---|---|
| Name | International Confederation of Principals |
| Abbreviation | ICP |
| Formation | 1991 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Headquarters | Belfast |
| Region served | Global |
| Membership | National and regional principals' associations |
| Leader title | President |
International Confederation of Principals The International Confederation of Principals is an umbrella association connecting national and regional principals' associations including National Association of Secondary School Principals, Australian Principals Federation, Association of School and College Leaders, New Zealand Principals’ Federation, and Canadian Association of Principals. It serves as a forum for leaders from institutions such as Eton College, Phillips Exeter Academy, Delhi Public School, King's College London, and University of Toronto Schools to exchange practice and policy across contexts like United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and European Commission initiatives. The Confederation convenes stakeholders from bodies such as World Bank, UNICEF, Save the Children, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge Assessment.
Founded in 1991 with input from associations including National Association of Head Teachers, American Federation of School Administrators, Education International, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, the organization emerged following dialogues at meetings involving Harvard Graduate School of Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Oxford, and University of Melbourne. Early collaborations referenced programs from International Baccalaureate Organization, Council of Europe, and policy reviews by OECD. Milestones include partnerships with European Schoolnet, engagement at World Education Forum, and memoranda with International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030.
The Confederation’s mission aligns with statements promoted by UNESCO World Conference on Education for All, Sustainable Development Goals, and advocacy by Global Partnership for Education. Core objectives mirror priorities cited by PISA, TIMSS, Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, and reports from United Nations Secretary-General initiatives: advancing leadership standards exemplified in frameworks used by National College for Teaching and Leadership, promoting equity agendas championed by Rising Schools Initiative, and influencing policy dialogues at forums like G20 education ministers’ meetings.
Members include national and regional principals’ organizations such as Association of Headteachers and Deputes in Scotland, Irish Primary Principals' Network, Singapore Principals Academy, Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union, and South African Principals Association. Institutional affiliates span independent school networks like Association of Schools and Colleges, university-affiliated laboratory schools such as University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, and faith-based systems linked to Catholic Education Service, Anglican Schools Commission, and World Council of Churches education commissions. Partnerships extend to accreditation bodies like Council of International Schools and curriculum authorities including Ministry of Education (France) and Ministry of Education (Japan).
Governance follows a council model influenced by structures used by International Literacy Association and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Leadership positions have been held by figures from organizations such as Australian Principals Federation, National Association of Elementary School Principals, and European School Heads Association, with advisory input from representatives of World Bank Education Global Practice, United Nations Children's Fund, and academics from University of Cambridge Faculty of Education. Annual general meetings echo procedures seen in International Council for Open and Distance Education and Council of Directors of Schools.
Programs include professional development exchanges modeled on initiatives by Teach For All, British Council, and Fulbright Program, mentorship schemes similar to Head Start leadership pipelines, and policy briefings comparable to publications from Institute of Education Sciences and Brookings Institution. The Confederation runs capacity-building projects in partnership with Commonwealth of Nations, European Commission Erasmus+, Asian Development Bank, and non-profits such as Oxfam and Right to Play. It has contributed to toolkits inspired by UNICEF Schools for Africa and guidance referenced by International Rescue Committee.
Biennial congresses attract delegates from associations including National Association of Secondary School Principals, Association of School and College Leaders, Canadian Association of Principals, Japan Association of Principals, and regional delegations coordinated through Association for Teacher Education in Europe. Events have been hosted in cities such as Belfast, Sydney, Toronto, Delhi, and Dublin, with keynote speakers drawn from OECD, UNESCO, World Bank, European Commission, and leading universities like Harvard University and Stanford University.
The Confederation issues policy statements, leadership frameworks, and practice guides comparable to outputs from Educational Leadership (journal), Journal of Educational Administration, and briefing notes produced by International Institute for Educational Planning. Resources reference assessment research from OECD PISA and curriculum guidance aligned with International Baccalaureate standards. It disseminates newsletters, case studies, and toolkits in collaboration with publishers and research centers such as Cambridge University Press, Routledge, and National Center for Education Statistics.
Category:International educational organizations