Partnership with Sri Lanka UNESCO National Commission | Integration of UNESCO Greening Curriculum guidelines.
Workshops on environmental education. | Certification program launch.
SACTD and APCEIU strengthened their partnership to promote teacher development and SDG 4 through collaboration, research, and Global Citizenship Education initiatives.
SACTD partnered with Fulbright Sri Lanka to host a Fulbright Specialist, advancing global collaboration and professional development in teacher education.
SACTD initiated collaboration with FPA to develop inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health education for students with disabilities.
SACTD and FPA explored joint capacity-building training for teacher educators, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Inclusive Education.
SACTD and UNICEF aim to collaborate on a Monitoring and Evaluation Programme to strengthen educator support across South Asia.
who we are
Welcome to the South Asian Centre for Teacher Development
The South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD) is a UNESCO Category 2 Centre located in Meepe, Sri Lanka, dedicated to transforming teacher education across South Asia. Established through the partnership between UNESCO and the Government of Sri Lanka, SACTD contributes to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 by promoting inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education.
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2014
A decade of expertise
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Regional Partnerships
100
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Specialized Programs
Our Educational Programms
What we do
Advancing Teacher Development Across South Asia
We design and deliver high-quality training programs aimed at enhancing the knowledge, skills, and values of teachers and teacher educators. Our focus is on developing competent, ethical, and reflective practitioners equipped to meet the demands of 21st-century education, including digital pedagogy, inclusive practices, and student-centered learning.
We actively promote a culture of research-informed teaching by organizing symposiums, workshops, and collaborative research initiatives. These platforms allow educators, researchers, and policymakers across South Asia to share best practices, publish scholarly work, and engage in evidence-based dialogue that informs policy and improves educational outcomes.
SACTD serves as a regional hub for fostering partnerships among teacher education institutions, ministries of education, and international organizations. By supporting policy development, curriculum reform, and leadership training, we help build coherent and sustainable systems for teacher education across South Asia.
Welcome to SACTD
Member Countries
The South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD) works in collaboration with eight member countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. These nations jointly contribute to regional educational growth, promoting innovation, inclusive learning, and teacher capacity-building across South Asia through shared goals and cultural understanding.
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Upcoming Events
2025 February – November
Greening Teacher Program
2025 April – November
Activities: Participant invitations.SEL program implementation.Program monitoring and impact evaluation.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program
2025 February – June
Activities: Tool development and sample identification. Survey implementation and result dissemination.
Local Component of UNESCO Survey on Addressing Hate Speech
2025 May – August
Activities: Development and finalization of survey tools.
Sample identification with Ministry of Education assistance.
Survey implementation and dissemination of results.
Short Course on Educational Action Research
2025 February – May
Activities: Development and finalization of survey tools.
Sample identification with Ministry of Education assistance.
Survey implementation and dissemination of results.
Local Component of UNESCO Survey on Teacher Competency
2025 January – February
Activities: Appointment of AB members based on an approved composition and roles document.
Identification and invitation of prominent South Asian education experts for RAP.
Inaugural meeting to outline priorities and responsibilities.
Development of frameworks for research, training programs, and publications.
Establishment of the Academic Board and Regional Academic Pool
2025 January – February
Activities: Design and refinement of survey tools in line with international best practices.
Collaboration with foreign missions for data collection.
Analysis of survey data and publication of a comprehensive report with recommendations.
Completion of In-Depth Survey on Teacher Professionalism
Contact us today
South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD)
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re an educator, researcher, policymaker, or development partner, feel free to reach out to us for inquiries, collaborations, or more information about our programs.
Call: +94 11 760 1353
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