Bridging the Pedagogy Gap in Pakistan
How Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan, is elevating teaching standards with Teach2030 OVERVIEW Karachi Grammar School is a split-site school, with 3 campuses (Pre-Nursery to Class 6 in Junior Section, Classes 7 to 9 in Middle Section and O/A level at the College Section) and approximately 290 teachers. Only 28 have a B.Eds/PGCE teaching qualification, although […]
Developing Teachers in Kenya
Transforming classroom pedagogy through Teach2030 and school based professional learning communities in Kenya with Kenya Connect KEY EDUCATION CHALLENGES IN KENYA Inequitable TPD Access: Rural and underserved teachers have limited or insufficient access to regular, practical TPD opportunities due to high costs and unequal resource allocation, despite national policy mandates. Low Foundational Literacy Levels: Student […]
A Flying Start for Radley Fundraising
This term, Year 10 boys from Radley College are working in teams to fundraise for the CET, leading imaginative and creative events and activities. Over the weekend, one boarding house, C Social, completed its fundraising challenge and raised just over £3,000. This is an exceptional achievement and we are in awe of these boys. They […]
Celebrating a Deepening Partnership: CET and Radley College in 2026
After the wonderful achievements of the Radley boys last academic year, where their incredible fundraising efforts culminated in a £10,000 donation to the CET, we were delighted to be welcomed back to Radley in September to launch this year’s partnership. To launch this year’s campaign, Betty Abeng (CEO) and Alex Starr (Lead Education and Partnership […]
CET Research Project with Anglia Ruskin University
In an exciting step forward, the CET is partnering with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to offer a fully funded ESRC CAM-DTP PhD studentship. This research project, titled under Culture & Leadership in Transnational TPD, will directly examine trust, curriculum expectations, leadership routines and professional norms, producing a thesis and practical resources for CET. The focus of […]
Building Better Teachers of the Future in India with the Helga Todd Foundation
How the Commonwealth Education Trust partners with the Helga Todd Foundation to support Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to transform teacher training in India Teacher quality is one of the strongest predictors of pupil success: effective education begins with effective teachers – and they need effective teacher training. We are investing in future teachers in India to transform classrooms through our partnership with the Helga Todd Foundation, by supporting the Sterlite EdIndia Foundation to strengthen pre-service teacher education through Teach2030. Through our structured professional […]
Unlocking Global Potential: Our Work with The Economist Educational Foundation
Last week, the Commonwealth Education Trust was privileged to host a joint event with The Economist Educational Foundation for our ambassadors. The aim was to introduce their annual competition, which focuses on youth empowerment through their global prize for educators, sponsored by ROLEX. These initiatives strive to transform classrooms by fostering critical thinking and celebrating […]
Local Action, Global Learning: Celebrating the Gordon’s School Partnership
Last week marked the successful conclusion of another incredible year of our teacher partnership with Gordon’s Independent School. This unique programme bridges borders. It connects passionate UK educators with international school leaders to transform classrooms worldwide. This past year saw exciting growth both at home and abroad. We proudly expanded our network to include: 7 […]
The Helga Todd Foundation and the Aikarthya Foundation: A New Partnership
Empowering Educators Across India For 5 years, the Helga Todd Foundation has been a dedicated and valued partner in India, working with the CET with organisations including KEF and Calcutta Rescue to transform teacher training in India. This year, our project with EdIndia has grown significantly, expanding from 32 trainee teachers in 2025 to 80 […]
The Importance of Teacher Professional Development (TPD)
Worldwide, teaching is viewed as a low-status job, prompting educators to move to better-paid opportunities. We are in a retention crisis. For example, in many sub-Saharan African countries, attrition rates range between 5% and 30%. It can take years for departing teachers to be replaced, resulting in persistent high vacancy rates. High turnover represents a […]
