Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

Trinity Western University’s MA in Educational Leadership (MAEL) program equips professionals with the skills to adapt to the education sector’s growing complexity and changing priorities. Offering a leadership model that emphasizes people and teamwork, this program will equip you with the skills you need to make a tangible difference in the lives of learners and fellow educators. Additionally, TWU’s MAEL program is recognized by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education and the TQS (Teachers’ Qualification Service) for salary upgrades. (Completion of MAEL does not confer into a BC teaching certificate.)

Program Outcomes
Learn how to effectively manage teams of educators
Learn how to lead from a values perspective
Become a leadership expert in your school
Enhance your professional development to potentially be eligible for salary increases
Earn an enhanced leadership role as a teacher at your school

MAEL applicants must have a Canadian teaching certificate.

Four year undergraduate degree completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final two years of the degree

Three to five years of work experience (may include volunteering and coaching).

Selected learners may be admitted without meeting our posted requirements, subject to the “Exceptional Admissions category” below. This will be an exception.

Successful MAEL applicants will demonstrate English language proficiency at a master’s (graduate) level of analysis and thinking. English as Second Language (ESL) applicants achieving a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 105, or IELTS score of 7.5 on all bands, are considered to have achieved that level of proficiency, and may be eligible for direct entry to the MAEL program. Applicants scoring lower than this level, but with a minimum iBT TOEFL score of 100, or 7.0 on all bands of IELTS, are eligible to apply for the TWU ESLI Pre-Master’s Program (PMP). Achievement of a PMP passing grade indicates demonstration of an acceptable level of English language proficiency for program entry.

There are rolling application deadlines throughout the year.