The European Hub
Upcoming courses 2025-2026
NPQ programmes begin in autumn 2025 with applications typically opening in spring/summer. Early registration is encouraged due to limited spaces and funding availability.
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The European Hub - 2025/26 Timeline
Further your career with St George’s and UCL
At St George’s, we are committed to Professional Learning and Development as a key way to empower and value our staff. We actively share best practice and learn from colleagues across the sector.
To support this, we partner with a range of high-quality professional organisations to offer development opportunities at all levels. As The European Hub, we are proud to deliver the National Professional Qualifications for Leadership in collaboration with UCL, the world’s top-ranked Institution for Education. Our partnership with ECIS enables us to offer the internationally recognised Middle Leader Certificate, led by experienced International Facilitators.
We also host Early Excellence courses to promote outstanding Early Years practice through practical, evidence-based training. Collaborations with leading international schools such as the British School of Amsterdam and the International School of Rheintal further allow us to share expertise, co-train facilitators, and foster meaningful professional exchange.
The opportunities for growth and collaboration are extensive.
Do you want to
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Gain a nationally recognised leadership qualification?
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Learn from world-leading educators and facilitators?
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Apply strategies directly within your school context?
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Strengthen your career pathway and leadership impact?
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Join a community of international educators?
Who can apply to NPQs?
NPQs are open to teaching staff who are looking to build on their leadership capacity. Whether you are in your first leadership role or aiming to move into senior positions, there’s an NPQ that aligns with your goals.
Where and how are they delivered?
Courses are delivered online and through face to face sessions in Luxembourg in collaboration with the UCL Institute of Education including a blend of online learning, live sessions and practical school-based tasks. As part of The European Hub, sessions are scheduled to suit International School calendars.
Payment Information
For any questions regarding payment please contact accounting@st-georges.lu.
Next steps...
If you're interested or want to learn more:
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Apply here
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Email us at npqadmin@st-georges.lu
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Visit the University College London’s National Professional Qualifications site
Apply Here
Facilitators
The EUROPEAN HUB
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions that are often asked by families new to Luxembourg and St George's. Please contact us if you have a question that is not answered below.
| What are NPQs? |
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Internationally recognised, National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) are a UK department for Education-Accredited Programmes designed to support teachers and school leaders at different stages of their careers. Whether you're leading teaching, developing others, managing behaviour or stepping into Headship, NPQs offer evidence-based training to deepen your leadership practice. |
| What is the European Hub? |
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St George’s is a partner of the University College London (UCL) The European Hub, one of several regional hubs delivering NPQs in partnership with the University College London (UCL). The European Hub provides access to high-quality professional development from quality providers tailored to international school contexts, with online and in-person components designed to be flexible and relevant. For more information about NPQ’s visit here. |
| When Do Programmes Start |
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Most NPQ programmes begin in autumn 2025, with applications typically opening in spring/summer. Early registration is encouraged due to limited spaces and funding availability. |
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I am an international school. How can I join the hub?
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Please email npqadmin@st-georges.lu |
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What benefits do I have as a hub partner?
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Why choose The European Hub for my NPQ?
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The European Hub tailors their courses to the international sector with relevant information and current Research Facilitators on the hub are experienced International Leaders, able to offer real life experience of International Schools The European Hub offers a diverse selection of facilitators to cater to different needs and styles. |
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Why choose an ECIS Middle Leader course in Luxembourg?
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Where to stay and what to do in Luxembourg
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Here are some hotel suggestions: The Visit Luxembourg website offers lots of suggestions about how to make the most of your trip to our beautiful country. |
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