NPQEL Funding Confirmation
Before you register your interest, please check if you are eligible for NPQ scholarship funding
Please enter your school's Unique Reference Number (URN) into the box below.
If you don't know your school's URN, please visit Get Information About Schools.
*The eligibility checker is based on the latest data from the Department for Education and may be subject to revision.
If the above eligibility checker has identified that your school is eligible for scholarship funding for the NPQEL, please read on.
Although your school is eligible for a scholarship, funded spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Please complete your expression of interest and we will review your details and confirm your funding route.
Please note, in the absence of scholarship funding, you will be able to withdraw your expression of interest without incurring any costs or choose to still gain this qualification with Best Practice Network by self-funding the course or by your school paying the course fee.
If your school is not eligible for funding, please refer to the drop down below, or for further information contact our NPQ Support Team.
While you are not eligible for DfE scholarship funding, you can access a fully funded NPQEL via the Executive Leader Programme (Level 7 Apprenticeship with NPQEL).
There is no limitation for funding for the Executive Leader Programme as funding comes via the Apprenticeship Levy.
Completing this dual award has many benefits over the standalone NPQEL:
- Expert Support & Coaching: Benefit from additional support and coaching from seasoned tutors and coaches, providing you with personalised guidance and insights.
- Earn 120 Master's credits: Turn your Executive Leader Programme into a full MA in Educational Leadership—just add a supported online dissertation for £3,210.
- Collaborative Learning Experience: Participate in the same Face-to-Face events as your peers in the standalone NPQEL, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities.
- Wraparound Apprenticeship Benefits: Enjoy the comprehensive support of an apprenticeship, including structured learning and practical, hands-on experience.
- Enhanced Leadership Training: Gain access to extended leadership training that goes beyond the standard NPQEL curriculum, ensuring you are well-prepared for any challenge.
Compare with standalone NPQEL
If you would like to complete the standalone NPQEL without the benefits of an apprenticeship via a self/school funded option, please click below. The standalone NPQEL costs £4,095 plus VAT if applicable.