This initiative aims to assess the physical and human resource capacities of teacher education institutions and highlight successful practices and the attributes of 21st-century teacher educators
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.
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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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A decade of expertise
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Regional Partnerships
Our Educational Programms
What we do
Advancing Teacher Development Across South Asia
Official launch of a dynamic digital space designed to empower South Asian teachers through resource sharing, professional networking, and open discussions on teaching practices and policy.
SACTD LMS fosters regional collaboration by offering localized, high-quality teacher training, empowering South Asian educators through accessible, interactive, and multilingual digital learning.
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 May – July
Survey to Identify the Institutional Strengths and Good Practices of Teacher Training Institutions in the South Asian Region
2025 June 26 & 27
- Audience: Teacher educators and teachers
- Focus: Language, culture, and Fulbright opportunities
Output: Awareness and engagement with international teaching and research opportunities
Two-Day Workshop with Fulbright Fellow
2025 July 7, 8 & 9
- Audience: Pre-service and in-service educators
Technical partner: UNESCO Regional Office, New Delhi
Output: Skills and frameworks for countering hate speech in classrooms
National Workshop on Addressing Hate Speech
2025 July end –Sep 9
Weekly sessions (1 hr./week)
Asynchronous materials and discussion forums
Final project: Individual or collaborative action research proposal
Online Course on Educational Action Research (10 Weeks)
2025 July 15–17
with Prof. Lakshman Samaranayake (University of Hong Kong)
- Audience: Teacher educators
Output: Design and delivery of PBL modules
Certificate of participation
Two-Day Workshop on Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
2025 August – September
- Technical partner: UNESCO MGIEP, SARO, IGNOU, UNESCO MGIEP
- Activities: Training of trainers, mentoring, rollout in NCOEs and TTCs
Output: Trained SEL facilitators and initial classroom integration and Developed MIL program
SEL National Rollout in Sri Lanka
2025 October 05
Theme: According to the UNESCO them
World Teachers’ Day program
October 1–15
Monitoring & Mentorship Support
Coaching visits, reflective discussions
Initial impact capture (qualitative feedback and micro-evaluations)
Follow-up on SEL Implementation
December 19
- Target: Young researchers and early-career educators
Content: Academic writing, peer review, ethics, journal selection
Pre-Conference Workshop: “Publish or Perish”
December 20
Theme: Reimaging Education: Innovation, Inclusion and Impact
Parallel sessions: keynotes, poster presentations
Participants: Regional educators, researchers, policymakers
SERSA 2025: Symposium on Educational Research in South Asia
Video Tour
3 Videos
Contact us today
South Asian Centre for Teacher Development (SACTD Category 2 center)
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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