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 […]
Investing in Teachers: CET and CEC Convene Education Leaders at the Houses of Parliament
The Commonwealth Education Trust and the Council for Education in the Commonwealth brought together education leaders, partners, supporters and young people at the Houses of Parliament for an evening focused on one fundamental question: how do we invest more effectively in the teachers on whom children’s learning depends? On Thursday 1 October, the Commonwealth Education […]
Join us at the Houses of Parliament for a CET–CEC event ahead of World Teachers’ Day
The Commonwealth Education Trust is pleased to invite friends, partners and supporters to a joint event with the Council for Education in the Commonwealth: Investing in Teacher Professional Development in Low-Resource Contexts A CET–CEC event : Addressing one of the most urgent education needs across the Commonwealth The event will take place on Thursday 1 […]
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 […]
Hope, Leadership and Learning: Imran’s Story from a Rohingya Refugee Camp.
Education is not just about knowledge. It is about dignity, hope, and the determination to build a better future — even in the most difficult circumstances. Imran’s story is one of those powerful reminders. Imran is a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar who has lived in a refugee camp in Bangladesh since he was two years […]
Announcing Our New Competition
Click here to submit your entry March 9th 2026 is Commonwealth Day – an annual celebration of the 56-member Commonwealth of Nations. It promotes shared values of peace, democracy, and equality among 2.5 billion citizens across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, the Pacific, and Europe. This year’s theme ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a […]
Student Leadership, Global Impact: Radley College Supports CET with £10,000
Radley College is a place where tradition and service sit side by side, and where students are encouraged not only to excel, but to use their energy and creativity to contribute to the wider world. My recent visit was a moment to celebrate: the boys’ fundraising efforts which have resulted in a £10,000 cheque for […]
School Partnership Programme: A Visit to Gordon’s School
Now entering it’s 4th year, our partnership with Gordon’s Independent School matches their teachers with education professionals worldwide, who have provided individual targets for development. For Gordon’s teachers, this is an opportunity to have worldwide impact and improve learning outcomes in under-resourced countries by designing and sharing tailor-making pedagogical resources. Their partners then disseminate the […]
Celebrating a Strong Partnership: CET & Radley College
Partnerships between UK schools and global educational programmes are more than symbolic — they are vehicles for real, sustainable change. In a recent article news item in School Management Plus, we shared how these relationships help students become active global citizens, while enabling mutual learning and long-term impact. We’re extremely proud that the Commonwealth Education […]
