1. To apply, select the desired program and click on the “Apply Now” button.
2. Evaluation Process
   • The evaluation process consists of three rigorous stages: requirements check, thorough initial evaluation, and one-to-one online interview.
   • Each stage will assess the eligibility of candidates to progress to the next stage. Applicants will be notified of their progress via email.
3. Application Confirmation Successful applicants will receive an email confirming their program enrollment. Additional program-specific requirements will also be shared.

You will receive a confirmation email indicating that your application has been successfully received.

All applicants will receive an update on their application process within 2 to 3 weeks after completing their application.

Successful applicants who meet the qualifications will be required to submit a video. Yes, it is a mandatory component of the application.

See table below for more clarifications:

The program is a two-year course. The first year entails comprehensive classwork, followed by a second year of teaching with personalized coaching and mentoring directly from the prestigious university.

The Teacher Training and Leadership Academy offers this program free of charge. There are no registration fees.

Yes, and we are currently working on obtaining local accreditation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. Additionally, you will be provided with a certificate of program completion from the university offering the program.

Yes, attendance is mandatory. Candidates must maintain a minimum attendance of 90% to be eligible for graduation. The policy will be shared with all successful candidates during the orientation week.

The program is conducted entirely in person, with face-to-face interaction and full-time presence in classes. The academy provides a simulated school environment where participants engage in sports activities, volunteering, and extracurricular programs.

The Teacher Training and Leadership Academy offers HRDF (HADAF) financial aid opportunities to qualified candidates. 

Yes, upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a certificate from the Education Leaders Academy. We are also currently working on obtaining local accreditation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. Additionally, you will be provided with a certificate of program completion from the university offering the program

Absolutely! The Teacher Training and Leadership Academy is committed to providing comprehensive professional development opportunities for program participants. These may include workshops, seminars, conferences, and networking events that facilitate connections with experienced educators, experts, and industry professionals.  

Unfortunately, No, the Teacher Training and Leadership Academy welcomes applications from Saudi candidates only.

The Teacher training and Leadership Academy offers career support services to program graduates with distinction, which may include job placement in Riyadh Schools, access to job opportunities with our partners. The academy aims to support participants in their transition to successful teaching or leadership careers.

The Teacher Training and Leadership Academy provides various support services to ensure the success and well-being of program participants. These services may include academic advising, counseling, tutoring, library resources, and access to technology and learning resources. The academy strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

The training will be conducted in person in Riyadh City. 

• Teacher Training track: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500, or STEP 83.

• Leadership Training track: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL IBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, or STEP 97.

• Teacher assistant track: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL IBT 45, TOEFL PBT 450, or STEP 64.

Yes! all applicants are required to provide an English proficiency Test score, it could be IELTS, TOEFL,  or STEP. All applicants must adhere  to the scores required in the track they are applying for. 

This is a sample module that is subject to change, however, it should give an idea of what will be covered in each track.
SCHOOL LEADER:

• Strategic planning and goal setting.
• Instructional leadership (use of student achievement data, provision  of professional development, leading  innovative teaching strategies and technology enhanced learning).
• Administration (budgets, schedules, facilities, human resources etc.)
• Developing and fostering professional learning communities.
• Teacher evaluations, hiring, promoting, unsatisfactory performance.
• Walk through observation skills and providing descriptive feedback to teachers.
• Communication and marketing skills.
• Student success and achievement and the role of the principal.
• Leadership framework knowledge and skills.
• Conflict resolution.
• Action planning for home school.

TEACHER:

• Beliefs, student engagement and classroom management.
• Planning.
• Assessment for learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning.
• Inquiry-based learning.
• Differentiated instruction.
• Meeting the needs of students with special learning needs.
• Cooperative learning.
• Technology enhanced learning.
• Strategies for subject specific teaching.
• Action planning for home school.
• Building Professional Learning Communities.

TEACHER ASSISTANT:

• Student Growth & Development Principles of Learning Introduction to Exceptionalities.
• Physical and Medical Exceptionalities.
• Behavioral Exceptionalities.
• Assistive Technologies, Teamwork & Collaboration.
• Parent Partnerships.

The program targets recent bachelor’s degree graduates in the following specializations

• Arabic language and its literature
• Islamic education
• Social Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• History
• Geography
• Social Counseling

GPA: GPA 2.75+ out of 4.
GPA 3.00+ out of 5

Minimum years of experience: Fresh graduates or one year of experience in the field of education. 

Gender: Male Female

Applicant Age: Applicants up to the age of 35 are accepted.

Both English and Arabic programs begin on October 2024, and the training continues for two years.
One year of theoretical Learning, followed by a year of practical on-the-job training. The Arabic program includes an intensive English language course ESL.

By introducing you to educational concepts, principles, theories, and international best practices to apply new ideas and methods in teaching, improve the quality of student education, and involve them in the educational process. In addition to your training, you plan and implement lessons and evaluate experiences and results to plan further development.

The portfolio you will submit at the end of the training will be evaluated by academic experts certified by the Cambridge Authority in Britain.