Educational Leadership in Porto

Porto isn’t just a city you visit, it’s a place you feel. Set along the banks of the Douro River, this northern Portuguese gem is full of character, charm, and quiet energy, making it the perfect backdrop for your learning journey.

Here, past and present live side by side. You’ll study in a city where baroque churches meet bold street art, and traditional riverside taverns sit steps away from trendy design cafés. Whether you’re exploring the narrow alleyways of the historic Ribeira district or taking in the views from Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto surrounds you with inspiration at every turn.

This course takes place right in the heart of it all, in a setting that encourages both academic focus and personal discovery. After class, enjoy a glass of world-famous Port wine, stroll along the Atlantic coast, or soak in the warmth of a city that welcomes you like a local.

Portugal’s maritime legacy may have shaped its history, but Porto’s spirit is what will shape your experience: grounded, generous, and quietly unforgettable.

If you’re looking for a destination that nurtures both your professional and personal growth, Porto is calling.

👉 Discover more about Porto here

School leaders should work with staff to understand their personal development needs and skills, as well as
their knowledge gaps. This can help to create a culture of empowerment, self–directed learning and responsibility. Furthermore, leading by example can demonstrate how school staff can improve their teaching capacity. Good leadership in schools is the practice of encouraging and enabling school–wide teaching expertise to achieve a strong progress rate for all learners. This leadership can be driven by principals and executive staff in traditional leadership roles, as well as by school leaders and teachers without defined leadership roles. For teaching staff and future leaders in the education sector, it’s important to understand what the benchmark is for good leadership in schools, and how it can be used to drive lasting and sustainable change.

22,5 hours per week

Course Objectives:

• Train the prospective school executive and staff to practice strategic leadership that promotes a vision, mission, values, beliefs and goals for 21st–century schools.
• Provide school executives with the knowledge of the best school practices that result in an environment of accountability and high standards for all students.
• Develop school staff’s skills to create a professional learning community that empowers teachers with distributive leadership.
• Facilitate school executives’ external development leadership skills that will enhance  parent/community/business engagement, support and ownership within the school.
• Develop school executives’ micropolitical leadership skills to facilitate social cohesion and shared decision–making among staff.

Dates 2025:

September 28th – October 3rd

Timetable*

*can be subjected to changes

With over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality teacher training, our school in Porto has built a solid reputation for excellence, innovation, and professionalism. This is more than a training centre, it’s a place where educators grow, evolve, and leave inspired.

The school’s team of highly qualified and experienced teacher trainers are leaders in their field. Many have spent years in both teaching and teacher education, bringing a wealth of classroom expertise, creativity, and insight to each session.

Training courses here are renowned across Europe for their high standards, practical relevance, and supportive approach. Whether you’re looking to refresh your methodology, explore new classroom strategies, or simply connect with like-minded educators, this is the place to do it, with guidance from professionals who are passionate about teaching and teacher development.

Join a legacy of excellence and become part of a learning community that truly empowers educators.

Although the course does not include accommodation, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you require assistance.

• Enrollment and level test
• All necessary academic materials
• Course information pack
• Certificate at the end of the course
• 24-hour AGEH support
• Some social activities
• 22.5-hour weekly course