AFRiTEACH Pan-African Fellowship
Overview
Empowering Educators. Transforming Africa.
AFRiTEACH offers a structured professional advancement and recognition framework to empower African educators and institutions. Through training, mentorship, and strategic engagement, educators can progress from initial participation to elite fellowship status, driving system-wide innovation and impact.
Who Should Join?
Educators (Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary)
School Leaders and Administrators
Policymakers and Education Reformers
Educational Institutions
Civil Society and Development Stakeholders
Our goal is to strengthen education systems across Africa through high-impact skills development, leadership training, and strategic partnerships.
AFRiTEACH Growth Pathway
Level 1: Associate Member
Who: Open to all; free or low-cost, with no formal requirements.
Who can Apply:
- Anyone who joins AFRiTEACH and wishes to engage at an introductory level (e.g., PLC participation, access to basic content).
- Free or low-cost.
- No formal requirements.
Benefits:
- Early access to curated resources.
- Member-only updates and learning opportunities.
- Discounts on premium courses, events, and materials.
Advancement Pathway: Eligible to advance to Certified Member status by completing structured AFRiTEACH Academy programmes.
Level 2: Certified Member
Who can apply
- Anyone who completes a structured certification programme through AFRiTEACH Academy.
- Gains formal recognition.
- Preferred or recommended route to Fellowship.
Recognition
- Certificate of Completion (with potential CPD points).
- Digital badge.
- Inclusion in the Certified Members Directory.
Benefits
- Full access to AFRiTEACH’s advanced learning resources.
- Expanded networking and mentoring opportunities.
- Priority eligibility to apply for the AFRiTEACH Fellowship.
- Consideration for peer leadership roles within the community.
Level 3: Pan-African Fellow
Who Can Apply:
- Certified Members are preferred (non-members may also be considered).
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of demonstrable impact in education.
- Strong record of leadership and innovation.
Benefits:
- Advanced leadership training and executive mentoring.
- Seed funding and project support.
- Public recognition and international exposure.
- Access to a Pan-African changemaker network.
Selection Criteria:
- Proven track record of impact and innovation.
- Clear alignment with AFRiTEACH’s mission.
- Commitment to regional or continental influence.
The AFRiTEACH Fellowship Curriculum
A 12-month leadership development program designed to empower educators to lead systemic transformation.
Key Theme: Visioning, adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence
Timeline: Weeks 1–6
Key Theme: School leadership, inclusion, team building
Timeline: Weeks 7 – 14
Key Theme: Design thinking, curriculum innovation, edtech
Timeline: Weeks 15 – 22
Key Theme: Policy analysis, storytelling, stakeholder engagement
Timeline: Weeks 23 – 30
Key Theme: Data use, evaluation, community projects
Timeline: Weeks 31 – 40
Key Theme: Regional collaboration, global trends, legacy planning
Timeline: Weeks 41 -48
Expected Outcomes
Graduates become part of a vibrant post-fellowship alumni network with exclusive access to speaking engagements, mentorship opportunities, regional leadership projects, and international exchange programmes.
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Empowered African education leaders
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Innovative, data-driven schools
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Stronger voice in education reform
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Measurable learning improvements continent-wide
Ready to Join the Movement?
Whether you’re an educator, school leader, policymaker, or institution, AFRiTEACH invites you to Become a Member