Call for school applications โ€” 2026

Project TECI
The Equitable Classroom
Initiative

Equipping Nigerian teachers and school leaders with practical strategies to
build inclusive, equitable learning environments where every learner can thrive.

5-day

Intensive training

Aug

Training date โ€” 2026

100 %

Practical focus

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

What is Project TECI?

Project TECI is a teacher capacity development programme designed to strengthen inclusive education practices in Nigerian schools. It brings together educators, school leaders, and inclusive education specialists to explore practical classroom ready approaches.

Inclusive classroom design

Learn UDL principles and how to create spaces where every learner participates meaningfully.

Understanding learning differences

Explore disabilities, diverse learning styles, and effective adaptation strategies.

Social-emotional learning

Build inclusive school culture, safeguarding frameworks, and peer participation.

Applied practicum

Hands-on lesson adaptation exercises to immediately apply learning in your classroom.

WHAT SELECTED SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE

Programme benefits

A 3-day intensive professional development training for teachers and school leaders, followed by a 2-day school-wide curriculum review and co-creation, valued at โ‚ฆ2,000,000.

Access to inclusive education tools, classroom strategies, and global networks.

Hands-on lesson adaptation and classroom design exercises.

Opportunities for peer learning and collaboration with other schools.

Certificates of participation for all trained educators.

Recognition as a TECI Inclusive Education Partner School.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Is your school eligible?

Mainstream private schools

Primary and secondary schools looking to build inclusive teaching practices.

Schools with diverse learners

Schools currently serving students with disabilities or varied learning needs.

Committed leadership

Schools where leadership will actively champion inclusive practices.

Teacher-ready schools

Schools able to nominate staff who will participate fully and apply learning.

INTERESTED SCHOOLS MUST HAVE:

Commitment to inclusive education

A clear interest in strengthening inclusive teaching and supporting diverse learners.

Leadership support

Leadership willing to support teacher participation and implement inclusive practices.

Experience with diverse learners

Priority for schools where ~15%+ of learners have diverse learning needs.

Potential for impact

Strong potential to apply practices in ways that improve student outcomes.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

Key dates

Programme value subsidised for schools

Through sponsorship, selected schools may access the programme at a significantly subsidised cost or full sponsorship, depending on partnerships.

2,000,000

Per participant

Ready to apply for your school?

Applications are reviewed on a competitive basis. Submit your school's application before the 31st May 2026 deadline.

Applications close 31st May 2026. Deadline is firm

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