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ACSI Europe Online Professional Development
At ACSI, we believe that strategic professional learning is essential to strengthening Christian schools and equipping educators who reflect excellence, faithfulness, and biblical clarity in their ministry. Our online professional development courses are intentionally designed to support growth in alignment with the ACSI Global Core Standards for Teacher and Leader Certification — a global benchmark that defines what every quality Christian educator should know and be able to do.
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Why This Strategic Alignment Matters
The ACSI Global Core Standards provide a unifying reference point for Christian educator training worldwide, emphasizing:
- Foundational teaching theory and practice
- Biblical integration in life and teaching
- A biblical philosophy of education
- Ability to design lessons that reflect a Christian worldview
- Commitment to ongoing spiritual and professional growth
ACSI Teacher Certification Standards
Online Course Catalogue
We offer a wide range of online courses delivered through our Moodle platform, suitable for teachers and school leaders. Selected courses are fully available in Spanish.
Foundations of Christian School Leadership
- Also available in Spanish as Fundamentos del Liderazgo Educativo Cristo-céntrico
- An 8-week online formation course for heads of school, deputy heads, board members, and aspiring leaders. The course moves from the theological convictions that shape a leader's identity through the governance, curriculum, financial accountability, and communication systems that give those convictions institutional form. Drawing on the ACSI Leadership Framework, the CSIP, the ECFA standards, and practitioner wisdom from experienced Christian school leaders, participants build the architecture of a school that can endure. Approved for 2 semester credits toward the ACSI School Leadership Certificate. (30 instructional hours)
- €120 for ACSI member schools (€60 for eastern region members)
Foundational Education Courses (for teachers and leaders)
- The Mission of the Christian School / La Misión de la Educación Cristo-céntrica (12 hours)
- The Impact of the Christian Worldview on Teaching / El Impacto de la Cosmovisión Cristiana en la Enseñanza (12 hours)
- The Biblical View of the Student (12 hours)
- Intro to Biblical Integration / Introducción a la Integración Bíblica (12 hours)
- Questions for Better Learning (12 hours)
- NEW! - Restorative Responses to Challenging Behavior (18 hours)
- International Collaborative Projects (18 hours)
- Intellectual Character Development (12 hours)
- Strengthening our Assessment Practices (12 hours)
Bible Courses (for everyone)
- God's Unfolding Story - This 9-week survey course gives teachers an overview of the biblical narrative, providing a platform for further Bible study and integration with classroom practice. (24 hours)
Christian Philosophy of Education
- An 8-week course of study, which includes the writing of a "Philosophy of Christian Education" paper (required for ACSI teacher certification). It is available to any teacher intent on forming a deeper understanding of Christian Education. (30 class hours). Provided at a set price of €100 (€50 for eastern region members).
For Students
- We have course content available to schools who are interested in running the courses for their student groups. We also provide group Bible studies and online communities for students who have attended SLC.
Plans for Professional Development
| A plan for Christian educators: | A plan for Christian school leaders: |
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| * Total hours: 102 | * Total hours: 120 |
Pricing Table:
NOTE that all who complete courses will receive an electronic completion certificate.
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Number of hours per course |
Prices for ACSI member schools including all international schools |
Subsidized rates for member schools in Eastern Europe and the former CIS |
Standard rates for non-member schools. |
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12 hours |
60 € | 30 € | 90 € |
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18 hours |
80 € | 40 € | 120 € |
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24 hours (and CPoE) |
100 € | 50 € | 150 € |
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30 hours+ (and Foundations of CSL) |
120 € | 60 € | 180 € |
** 10% discounts for 5 or more course participants from the same school.
School leaders may request access to courses for evaluation purposes.
eLearning vouchers given by our office are valid for course participation.
You may request a scholarship based on your financial context.
ACSI Europe is certified to issue CEUs (Continuing Education Units) valid within the ACSI Global community of Christian schools. These CEU's can be collected for credit toward ACSI teacher certification. The purpose of ACSI teacher certification is to strengthen Christian schools by enabling teachers to meet established professional and biblical requirements, which promotes continued professional learning and increased effectiveness in their school setting. Establishing and maintaining professional development activities and certification for staff and administration is an essential step toward professional credibility and growth. ACSI certification is available to qualified teachers, directors, and school leaders of all nations.