Overview

In the Independent School Leadership program of Vanderbilt University you’ll partner with current and aspiring independent school leaders who bring an incredible depth of experience and expertise. Together, you’ll work to navigate the complex educational, political, social, fiscal, and moral dimensions that independent schools face today.

In the end, you’ll be prepared to reach higher levels of achievement for your career and the independent schools you seek to serve.

Key Facts

Most of the coursework in this 15-month program is completed over the course of two summers in Nashville, allowing you to maintain your current employment. Online coursework over the traditional academic year bridges the two consecutive summer sessions.

Throughout the 15 months, you’ll have access to experts in the field and will be advised by a board of outstanding independent school leaders who assist faculty in approving, evaluating, and providing feedback on research and fieldwork products.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Learning in Independent Schools

Admissions and Financial Aid in Independent Schools

Finance, Governance, and Organization

Institutional Advancement in Independent Schools

Systematic Inquiry in Independent Schools

Site-based Action Research in Independent Schools

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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More details

Applications to the program are welcome at this time.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submitted online application

Transcript(s) from prior undergraduate and graduate work.

Two letters of recommendation are required, three preferred for our master's programs.

Statement of purpose

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores

International applicants must submit all of the above, plus the following: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all international applicants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

57720 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57720 USD / year

≈ 57720 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57720 USD / year

≈ 57720 USD / year

Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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