Deadline: 16 June 2025
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada is excited to announce the Teachers’ Leadership Institute, August 5-10 at York University — empowering educators to bring global citizenship, sustainability, and international development themes into their classrooms.
The Teachers’ Leadership Institute is a fully funded 4-day in person convening that aims to strengthen the professional capacity of educators across Canada.
Through a combination of in-depth training sessions, collaborative learning opportunities, and access to educational resources, the Institute will enhance participants’ pedagogical strategies and deepen their subject-area expertise.
Costs Covered
- The cost of travel from anywhere in Canada, accommodation, and meals of the in-person convening in Toronto is fully covered by the program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a certified educator currently teaching in a 9–12 setting in Canada. Open to teachers across all subject areas.
- Be based in Canada and available to attend the full in-person program at York University in Toronto, from August 5 to 10, 2025 (arrivals: August 5, full-day programming: August 6 to 9, departures: August 10).
- Demonstrate a strong interest in integrating global citizenship, sustainability, and global development themes into classroom practice.
- Exhibit a willingness to share learnings with peers and take on a leadership role in promoting global education within their school or district.
- Be open to reflective practice and collaborative learning with educators from diverse contexts.
- Be proficient in English, as the Institute will be conducted primarily in English.
- Must nominate a student between the ages of 16 to 18 to participate in the concurrent Youth Leadership Academy at York University in Toronto, from August 5 to 10, 2025 (arrivals: August 5, full-day programming: August 6 to 9, departures: August 10).
- Must commit to ongoing engagement with AKFC’s Educator programming across the 2025-2026 school year, including supporting students in the implementation of an action project.
Application Requirements
- Submit a complete application form, including a statement of interest outlining motivations for joining the Teacher’s Institute and how participation aligns with professional goals.
- Provide a letter of support from a school administrator or colleague
- Submit a complete nomination form for a student between the ages of 16-18 to participate in the concurrent Youth Leadership Academy at York University in Toronto, from August 5 to 10, 2025 (arrivals: August 5, full-day programming: August 6 to 9, departures: August 10).
For more information, visit AKFC.
