Applications are open for the Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) Teachers' Leadership Institute 2025. The Teachers' Leadership Institute is a fully funded 4-day in person convening that aims to strengthen the professional capacity of educators across Canada.
About Aga Khan Foundation Canada Teachers' Leadership Institute
Opportunity Details
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.
Benefits of Aga Khan Foundation Canada Teachers' Leadership Institute
Cost
- The cost of travel from anywhere in Canada, accommodation, and meals of the in-person convening in Toronto is fully covered by the program.
Aga Khan Foundation Canada Teachers' Leadership Institute Requirements
To be eligible for participation in AKFC's Teachers' Leadership Institute, applicants must meet the following 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 Date and Process
- 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).
Application Deadline
16 June, 2025
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