Future Leaders Programme

What is it?

Global Teachers Institute flagship programme, focused on practical teaching mastery: A practical, skills-based training to better equip teachers for today’s classroom realities.

Why we created it

The programme nurtures empathetic and socially responsible teachers for underserved communities, contributing to quality education for a just and inclusive world.

How we do it

In the context of a sustainable public-private partnership (PPP) with the South African government, local and international donors and other partners, the programme supports distance education B.Ed. students with a comprehensive, practical ‘wrap-around support’, including professional development and mentorship from experienced teachers.

Our Four Main Domains
REFLECTION
EMPATHY
MASTERY
RESPONSIBILITY
"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family."

Koffi Annan

Impact To Date

7

Hubs across
South Africa

125

Future Leaders

68%

Employment Absorption Rate

SACE

endorsed Mentorship Programme

Our goal

1000 teachers by 2026.

Applications for the Future Leaders Programme for 2025 are now open

Our Host Schools

Gauteng

Kwa-Zulu NAtal

Mpumalanga

  • DG Mashego Primary School
  • Njanji Primary School
  • SH Nyalungu Primary School
  • Twalakule Primary School
  • Msogwaba Primary School
  • Sibuyile Primary School
  • Ekuphumuleni Primary School
  • Luvolwethu Primary School
  • Maqhekeza Primary School
  • Mgobodi Primary School
  • Thula Primary School
  • Zwide Primary School

Limpopo

Western Cape