Aga Khan Foundation Canada is currently accepting applications for the Teachers' Leadership Institute (TLI) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Age Khan Foundation Canada Teachers' Leadership Institute
Opportunity Details
Aga Khan Foundation Canada Teachers’ Leadership Institute (TLI) 2026 is a fully funded professional development program designed for Canadian educators teaching grades 6–12. The goal is to help teachers strengthen their skills in bringing global citizenship, sustainability, and international development themes into their classrooms.
Benefits of Age Khan Foundation Canada Teachers' Leadership Institute
- The program is fully funded. AKFC covers the cost of travel,accommodation and meals for participants attending the in-person convening in Toronto.
Age 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 6–12 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 July 27 to 31, 2026 (arrivals: July 26, full-day programming: July 27 to 31, departures: August 1).
- 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 commit to ongoing engagement with AKFC’s Educator programming across the 2026-2027 school year, including trialing co-created lesson plans and providing feedback on lesson plan efficacy.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
28 February, 2026
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