Education programs
Curricula, short courses and degree-level programs designed with partner institutions and delivered in person or online.
- Curriculum design
- Short courses and certificates
- Joint programs with universities
Excellence in education, built with partners worldwide.
The International Institute for Educational Excellence designs education programs, trains teachers, funds new ideas through grants and advises institutions on policy.
Three areas of work, one standard of quality.
Every program starts with the needs of the institution we work with, and ends with results we report on openly.
Teacher development
Training that strengthens how teachers plan, teach and assess, with follow-up support in the classroom.
- Professional development courses
- Mentoring and classroom coaching
- Assessment and feedback practice
Policy and consulting
Evidence-based advice for ministries, institutions and funders who shape education systems.
- Policy analysis and reviews
- Institutional strategy
- Program evaluation
Our mission is to raise the quality of education by building lasting partnerships, equipping teachers with practical skills, and giving decision-makers the evidence they need.
Read our mission and visionGrant programs that back good ideas.
Four programs support teachers, institutions and researchers at different stages, from a single classroom trial to a new international partnership.
Teacher Excellence Fellowships
Structured professional development for teachers and school leaders, including a study visit to a partner institution.
Partnership Seed Grants
Early funding for institutions testing a joint course, exchange or pilot before seeking larger support.
Research and Policy Grants
Short, practical studies that answer questions policymakers and institutions face today.
Classroom Innovation Grants
Support for teachers to try, evaluate and share a new teaching approach in their own classroom.
Why institutions work with us.
Clear scope in writing
Goals, deliverables and timelines are agreed before work begins.
A named lead on every project
You always know who is responsible and how to reach them.
Results reported openly
Every project ends with a summary of what worked and what did not.
Respect for local context
Programs are designed with partners, not delivered to them.
Partnership in practice.
Study visits, workshops and training sessions bring educators together to learn from each other.
Build something lasting with us.
Whether you represent a university, a ministry, a foundation or a project team, we would like to hear what you have in mind.
About the Institute
An international institute dedicated to educational excellence through partnership, practice and evidence.
Who we are
The International Institute for Educational Excellence (IIEE) brings together educators, researchers and policy specialists to work on practical problems in education.
We ask what students should learn, how teachers are prepared, and how education systems measure progress, and we work with partners to find answers that last.
Our partners include universities, ministries, schools, foundations and companies. Each project has a clear scope, a named team and an open account of what was achieved.
Our mission
To raise the quality of education by building lasting partnerships between institutions, equipping teachers with practical skills, and giving decision-makers the evidence they need.
Our vision
A world where every learner, in every country, has access to excellent teaching and well-run education institutions, shaped through cooperation across borders.
What we value
These six values guide how we choose projects, how we work with partners and how we judge our own results.
Excellence
We hold our programs to a high standard and improve them using feedback and evidence.
Partnership
We design with institutions rather than for them, and share credit and responsibility.
Evidence
We base advice on data and research, and we are clear about what we do not yet know.
Integrity
We are honest about costs, results and limits, and we manage funds with care.
Inclusion
We work to widen access for learners and teachers who are often left out.
Accountability
We report openly to partners and funders on what was delivered and what it achieved.
Strategic priorities
Four priorities shape where we invest our time and our grant funding.
- Strengthen teaching qualitySupport teachers and school leaders in partner institutions with practical, classroom-based training.
- Widen access to international learningCreate exchanges, joint programs and fellowships that reach more students and educators.
- Build evidence for policyFund and carry out research that helps governments and institutions make better decisions.
- Grow a partner networkConnect institutions that share standards and want to learn from one another.
How we work
Co-design
We start by listening, then build programs together with the people who will use them.
Transfer skills
Our aim is that partners can run and improve programs without us.
Measure what matters
We agree on indicators at the start and track them throughout.
Report openly
We share results, including lessons from what did not work.
Leadership
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Our work
Three areas of work that reinforce one another: programs, teachers and policy.
Education programs
We design and deliver programs with partner institutions, from a one-week short course to a joint degree.
For universities, colleges, vocational schools and training providers.
What we offer
- Curriculum design and review
- Short courses and certificates
- Joint and dual-degree programs
- Student and staff exchanges
- Online and blended course development
Teacher development
Good teaching is the strongest lever in education. We train teachers in practical methods and stay with them as they apply those methods in class.
For teachers, teacher trainers, school leaders and education departments.
What we offer
- Pedagogy and classroom practice courses
- Inclusive and special-needs education
- Assessment and feedback methods
- School leadership and management
- Mentoring and classroom coaching
- Digital skills for teaching
Policy and consulting
We help ministries, institutions and funders make decisions grounded in evidence, and we help them check whether those decisions work.
For ministries, agencies, university leadership, foundations and development partners.
What we offer
- Policy analysis and sector reviews
- Institutional strategy and planning
- Quality assurance and accreditation readiness
- Monitoring and program evaluation
- Support with funding proposals
How we deliver
Each program can be delivered in the format that suits your institution.
In person
Workshops and courses run at your institution or at a venue we arrange.
Online
Live sessions and self-paced materials for participants in different places.
Blended
Online learning combined with in-person sessions and classroom follow-up.
Study visits
Educators visit partner institutions to see good practice first-hand.
Tell us what your institution needs.
We will come back with a proposal for scope, team and timing.
Grants and funded projects
Four grant programs that give teachers, institutions and researchers the means to improve education.
Funding for ideas that improve learning.
IIEE grants are small enough to move quickly and structured enough to deliver results.
Each program has its own purpose, eligibility and review process. Calls are announced on this page and open for a fixed period. Successful applicants receive funding, guidance from our team and a place in our network of partners.
Grant programs
For individuals
Teacher Excellence Fellowships
Supports teachers, teacher trainers and school leaders to complete a structured professional development course, including a study visit to a partner institution. Fellows return to their schools with new methods and share them with colleagues.
- Who can apply
- Practicing teachers, teacher trainers and school leaders nominated by or working at an eligible institution.
- What it covers
- Course fees, travel and accommodation for the study visit, mentoring and materials.
- Duration
- 3 to 6 months
- Funding level
- Set for each call
- Next call
- To be announced
For institutions
Partnership Seed Grants
Helps two or more institutions test a new collaboration, such as a joint course, an exchange or a shared pilot, before they seek larger funding. The grant pays for the groundwork that makes bigger projects possible.
- Who can apply
- Universities, colleges, schools and education agencies, applying in pairs or small groups.
- What it covers
- Planning workshops, travel, pilot activities and coordination costs.
- Duration
- 6 to 12 months
- Funding level
- Set for each call
- Next call
- To be announced
For researchers
Research and Policy Grants
Funds short, practical studies that answer a question policymakers or institutions are facing now. Each study ends with a clear policy brief written for decision-makers, not only for academics.
- Who can apply
- Researchers, analysts and institutional teams, individually or in groups.
- What it covers
- Data collection, analysis, research assistance and publication of a policy brief.
- Duration
- 6 to 12 months
- Funding level
- Set for each call
- Next call
- To be announced
For teachers
Classroom Innovation Grants
Supports teachers who want to try and evaluate a new approach in their own classroom. Grantees document what they learn and share it so other teachers can use it.
- Who can apply
- Classroom teachers and subject departments.
- What it covers
- Materials, training, small-scale evaluation and sharing of results.
- Duration
- 3 to 9 months
- Funding level
- Set for each call
- Next call
- To be announced
Open calls
Calls are published here when they open. To be told first, send us an inquiry and choose “A grant or project”.
| Program | Type | Status | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Excellence Fellowships | Fellowship | Opening soon | To be announced |
| Partnership Seed Grants | Grant | Opening soon | To be announced |
| Research and Policy Grants | Grant | Opening soon | To be announced |
| Classroom Innovation Grants | Grant | Opening soon | To be announced |
How to apply
The same five stages apply to every program.
Check eligibility
Read the program details and make sure you qualify.
Send a concept note
Describe your idea in two pages: the problem, the plan and the result.
Submit a full proposal
Shortlisted applicants add a work plan, budget and team.
Review and decision
A review panel scores each proposal against published criteria.
Award and reporting
Grantees sign an agreement, receive funds and report on results.
Who is eligible
Eligibility varies slightly by program, but every applicant must:
- Be a registered institution, or an individual working at one
- Submit the application in English
- Show how the work fits one of our three areas
- Agree to report on results and share lessons
- Declare any conflict of interest
How we choose
Proposals are scored against five criteria, published with each call:
- Relevance: does it address a real need?
- Quality: is the approach sound and well designed?
- Feasibility: can the team deliver on time and on budget?
- Impact: who will benefit, and how will we know?
- Sharing: will others be able to learn from the result?
Fund with us
Foundations, companies and public agencies can multiply their impact by working through the Institute. We handle selection, support and reporting.
Program funding
Back one of our grant programs for several calls and see the results across a whole cohort.
Project co-funding
Join a specific project with a defined scope, shared goals and joint reporting.
Named fellowships
Create a fellowship around a theme or region that matters to your organization.
Questions about grants
Who can apply?
Registered education institutions, and teachers, trainers and researchers working at them. Each program page lists its own eligibility.
Can individuals apply on their own?
Teacher Excellence Fellowships and Classroom Innovation Grants are open to individuals working at an eligible institution. Other programs are for institutions or teams.
Do I need to apply in English?
Yes. All applications, reports and communication with our review panel are in English.
How much funding is available?
Funding levels are set for each call and published when it opens, together with what the funds may and may not cover.
How long does review take?
Timelines are published with every call, including the dates for shortlisting and final decisions.
What do grantees have to report?
A short progress update during the project and a final report on results, spending and lessons learned. We provide templates and support.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us about it. We will tell you which program fits and when the next call opens.
Partnerships
We build education programs together with institutions around the world.
Who we partner with
Universities and colleges
Joint programs, exchanges, research and staff development.
Ministries and agencies
Policy analysis, reviews and capacity building for education systems.
Schools and school networks
Teacher training, school leadership and classroom innovation.
Foundations and funders
Co-funded programs with transparent selection and reporting.
NGOs and associations
Community programs, inclusive education and advocacy.
Companies
Skills programs and workforce training linked to real labor needs.
Ways to partner
Partnerships take different forms depending on goals, time and resources.
- Memorandum of cooperationA framework agreement that sets shared goals and opens the door to joint activity.
- Joint programA course, certificate or degree that two or more institutions design and deliver together.
- Contracted projectWe carry out a defined piece of work, such as a training series or a policy review, for your organization.
- Consortium membershipWe join, or invite you to join, a multi-partner bid for international funding.
How a partnership works
Five stages, each with a clear output you can review before we move on.
Conversation
We learn your goals, constraints and timeline.
Scoping
We draft the program, team and budget for your review.
Agreement
Roles, deliverables and reporting are set in writing.
Delivery
We run the program with regular check-ins.
Reporting
You receive results, lessons and next steps.
Our partners
Institutions we have worked with.
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Become a partner.
Tell us about your institution and the kind of partnership you have in mind.
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Study visits, workshops and training sessions with our partners.
Study visits and exchanges
Educators visit partner institutions to learn from their practice.
Training and workshops
Hands-on sessions for teachers, administrators and policy teams.
In the classroom
Teaching practice and teacher training.
Contact us
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