Teacher Development
Empowering Educators, Forging Global Alliances for Educational Excellence
Teacher Development & International Partnership Department
The Teacher Development & International Partnership Department drives the professional growth of secondary school teachers across Nigeria while cultivating strategic partnerships with international organisations and foreign governments to enrich the country's education system. It designs and implements teacher professional development frameworks, certification programmes, and capacity-building initiatives that elevate instructional quality in senior secondary classrooms.
Through international collaboration, the Department facilitates exchange programmes, technical assistance, and knowledge transfer that position Nigeria's secondary education within the global education landscape.
To design and implement comprehensive teacher professional development programmes and to establish, nurture, and manage international partnerships that advance the quality of senior secondary education in Nigeria through knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, and global best practice adoption.
Directorate Email
tdip@nssec.gov.ngCore Functions
Teacher Professional Development
Designs and delivers structured continuing professional development programmes for serving senior secondary school teachers, addressing content knowledge, pedagogy, and classroom management.
Teacher Certification & Licensing
Collaborates with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and other regulatory bodies to support teacher certification, licensing, and professional standards compliance.
Curriculum-Aligned Training
Develops subject-specific training modules aligned with the approved senior secondary school curriculum, ensuring teachers are equipped to deliver content accurately and effectively.
International Partnership Management
Identifies, negotiates, and manages formal partnerships with foreign governments, international organisations, and bilateral agencies to advance Nigeria's senior secondary education agenda.
Exchange Programmes
Coordinates teacher and student exchange programmes with partner countries, facilitating cross-cultural learning and the adoption of innovative instructional approaches from global education systems.
Technical Assistance Coordination
Manages the deployment of international technical experts and advisors supporting NSSEC's teacher development, curriculum, and quality assurance initiatives.
Education Technology Integration
Promotes and supports the integration of digital tools, e-learning platforms, and education technology into teacher training and classroom instructional delivery.
Monitoring of Teacher Development Outcomes
Tracks the impact of teacher development interventions on classroom performance and student learning outcomes, using data to refine and improve programme design.
Programmes & Initiatives
National Teacher Capacity Building Programme
A flagship nationwide initiative providing structured in-service training to senior secondary school teachers across all states, focusing on pedagogy, subject mastery, and assessment practices.
International Teacher Exchange Programme
A bilateral programme facilitating the exchange of teachers and education professionals between Nigeria and partner countries, fostering cross-cultural instructional enrichment.
Digital Pedagogy Training Initiative
A targeted programme equipping teachers with the skills to integrate technology effectively into lesson planning, delivery, and assessment in senior secondary school settings.
Global Education Partnership Forum
An annual convening of international partners, donor agencies, and education stakeholders to review partnership outcomes, explore new collaboration opportunities, and align on education development priorities.
Get in Touch
For enquiries relating to Teacher Development, contact the department directly.