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

VO-raad

VO-raad

Netherlands

ASCL

Association of School and College Leaders

UK

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

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:

  1. Active participation in ICP for ten years or more
  2. Been a member of the ICP Executive for at least two years
  3. Served as President of ICP
  4. Recognised as an educational leader in the international environment
  5. Demonstrated considerable commitment to the furtherance of education internationally
  6. 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.

Current Life Members are:
  • 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

Nomination for Life Membership

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)