Earn your Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Executive Leadership with a concentration in Global and Independent School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University. With the transfer of 30 credits from prior graduate study, you'll earn your Ed.D. in just 3 years.  

This hybrid program blends in-person four immersive sessions (2-4 days) at Teachers College with online learning designed for working professionals. Apply your learning immediately by addressing real-world challenges and conducting research in your place of employment or in another organization relevant to your area of inquiry.

Connect with a dynamic cohort of leaders who learn together, growing their local and global networks while activating sustainable, equitable and scalable change in schools and other organizations. This program is designed for middle and senior leaders working independent and international schools, education-focused non-profits and consultancies, edTech ventures, museums, foundations, and other mission-driven organizations that promote the common good.

Experience transformative leadership learning that honors and leverages your experience while introducing new ideas, skills, theories, and practices. Engage your curiosity, examine local and global systems that impact your organization, exercise reflective professional growth, and build your capacity for deeper, more positively impactful leadership, specifically in the face of conflicts and complexity.