Who we are
Who we are
The International Confederation of Principals
The ICP was established in 1990 by Principal Associations from 10 countries – Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, USSR, United Kingdom and United States of America.
It is a global association of school leadership organisations that reaches out across four regions of the globe: Africa, The Americas, Asia & Oceania, and Europe. As such, the ICP commands a unique global position as an influential voice for school leadership.
Each member is a major organisation that supports the professional development and work of school leaders. The ICP is non-political and non-sectoral with members coming from government and non-government sectors and all educational levels. It is dedicated to the development, support, and promotion of school leadership globally.
Our Executive
Dr Peter Kent
President
Leendert-Jan Veldhuyzen (VO – RAAD)
President Elect
Matthew Johnson
General Executive Representative
Ms Sofía Hughes
Executive Secretary
Ms Nancy Brady (OPC)
The Americas – Executive representative
Mr Alfred Indimuli Kahi (KESSHA)
Africa – Executive representative
Mr Michael Hall (ASPA)
Asia and Oceania – Executive representative
Ms Maria Doyle (IPPN)
Europe – Executive representative
Our Organisation Members
Africa
EPA
Eswatini Principals Association / Swaziland Principals Association
Eswatini
CHASS
Conference of Heads
of Assisted
Secondary Schools
Ghana
KESSHA
Kenya Secondary
Schools Heads
Association
Kenya
LESPA
Lesotho School
Principals’
Association
Lesotho
ANCOPSS
All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of
Secondary Schools
Nigeria
SAHISA
Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association
South Africa
SAPA
South African
Principals
Association
South Africa
ASSHU
National Association
Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda
Uganda
Americas
ESSARP
English Speaking
Scholastic Association
of the River Plate
Argentina
BCPVPA
British Columbia
Principals’and Vice
Principals’ Association
Canada
OPC
Ontario
Principals’
Council
Canada
Asia-Oceania
AGPPA
Australian Government Primary Principals
Association
Australia
AHISA
Association of Heads
of Independent Schools
of Australia
Australia
APPA
Australian
Primary Principals
Association
Australia
ASEPA
Australian Special
Education Principals Association
Australia
ASPA
Australian Secondary
Principals
Association
Australia
CaSPA
Catholic Secondary
Principals
Australia
Australia
IPSHA
Independent Primary
School Heads
of Australia
Australia
NSWSPC (ASP-NFP)
New South Wales
Secondary Principals’
Council
Australia
NTCSSP
National Training Centre
for Secondary
School Principals
China
FPA
Fiji Principals
Association
Fiji
Salwan
Salwan Education
Trust
India
NZPF
New Zealand Principals Federation
New Zealand
Te Akatea
Te Akatea (Māori Principals Association)
New Zealand
APS
Academy of Principals (Singapore)
Singapore
Europe
SURE-FIRE
The Finnish
Association of
Principals
Finland
CSL
Centre for
School Leadership
(Ireland)
Ireland
IPPN
Irish Primary
Principals
Network
Ireland
NAPD
National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals
Ireland
Our Individual Members
Luciana Alonso
Eutopía
Argentina
Gabriel Rshaid
The Learnerspace
Argentina
Ken Swan
Wealth Academy
Australia
Silvia Scuracchio
Escola Bosque
Brazil
Cherie Taylor-Patel
Flanshaw Road
School
New Zealand
Celeste Gilardi
St Stithians
College
South Africa
Anita Baptist
Tucker-Baptist Multi
Academy Trust
UK
FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS
POLICIES
ICP Policy and procedures for hosting
ICP Co-opted Members Protocols
ICP Business Partnership Protocols
Nomination for Life Membership
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STRATEGIC PLAN
Updated ICP STRATEGY 2022-2024
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CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS
ICP_Constitution and By-Laws Updated January 2020
POLICY DOCUMENTS AND PROCEDURES
LIFE MEMBERS
Life Membership
In 2006, the ICP Executive and Council passed a motion to award ICP Members with Life Membership. The current criteria for Life Membership were developed and passed by the Perth Council in August 2016.
In deciding to recommend a person for Life Membership, the Executive and Council must be satisfied that the person to be nominated meets at least four of the following criteria:
- Active participation in ICP for ten years or more
- Been a member of the ICP Executive for at least two years
- Served as President of ICP
- Recognised as an educational leader in the international environment
- Demonstrated considerable commitment to the furtherance of education internationally
- Professional character and conduct consistent with the aims and objectives of ICP.
In deciding to accept or reject a recommendation for Life Membership, the Council must have regard for the prestigious nature of Life Membership.
- Alta van Heerden (South Africa)
President (2019-2021) - Sheree Vertigan AM (Australia)
Executive Secretary (2014-2022) - Fiona Forbes (Australia)
President (2017-2018) - Rob Nairn (Australia)
Past Executive Member - Ari Pokka (Finland)
President (2015-2016) - Lisa Vincent (Canada)
President (2013-2014) - Virginia O’Mahony (Ireland)
President (2011-2012) - Andrew Blair AM (Australia)
President (2010-2011) - Kathleen Griffin (United Kingdom – in absentia)
President (2008-2009) - David Wylde (South Africa)
President (2006-2007) - Vicki Shannon (Canada)
Past Executive Member - Sean Cottrell (Ireland)
Past Executive Member - Belinda Charles (Singapore)
Past Executive Member - Edie Jacobs (South Africa)
Past Executive Member - Nola Hambleton (New Zealand)
Past President (2003-2004) - Jack Delaney (United States of America) Past President (1997-1998)
- Rob McConchie (Australia)
Past President (1995-1996) - Jean- Jacques Streuli (Switzerland)
Past President (1990–1994)
Service to ICP (Special Award)
- Tsutomi Shiozaki (Japan) awarded 2017
- Dr Indu Khetarpal (India) awarded 2022
- Clive Byrne ( Ireland) awarded 2022
PAST PRESIDENTS
- Alta van Heerden, South Africa
(2019-2021) - Fiona Forbes, Australia (2017-2018)
- Ari Pokka, Finland (2015-2016)
- Lisa Vincent, Canada (2013-2014)
- Virginia O’Mahony, Ireland (2011-2012)
- Andrew Blair, Australia (2009-2010)
- Kathleen Griffin, United Kingdom
(2007-2008) - David Wylde, South Africa (2005-2006)
- Nola Hambleton, New Zealand
(2003-2004) - Ken Ahn, South Korea (2001-2002)
- Antero Penttilä, Finland (1999-2000)
- Jack Delaney, USA (1997-1998)
- Rob Mc Conchie, Australia (1995-1996)
- Jean Jacques Streuli, Switzerland
(1990-1994)