The Institute for Teacher Competency and Excellence (ITCE) has been established as a pioneering initiative designed to elevate teacher education in Bangladesh to global standards. ITCE – a study centre of Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada – one of the world’s leading institutions in education and ranked 6th in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, and 191th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
The institute is a sister concern of Social Services and Management Trust (SSMT) in Bangladesh and is registered under the companies act of Bangladesh for operationalization. ITCE as a study centre of Queen’s University has received approval from the University Grants Commission of Ministry of Education of Bangladesh.
The Institute of Teacher’s Competency and Excellence (ITCE) is envisioned as a national and regional hub for the development of teacher competency and pedagogical excellence,
committed to fostering a globally competitive teaching workforce. With a mission to enhance teacher quality through competency-based training, research, certification, and global pathways, this unique institute aims to directly impact student learning and transform the overall teaching-learning landscape of Bangladesh and beyond.
MORE ABOUT ITCE: ITCE is structured around several objectives to realize the Institute’s vision and mission. Our primary goal is to build the capacity of teachers through a range of targeted programs, from pre-service and in-service training to specialized certification courses that are aligned with both national priorities and global trends. By promoting research activities, ICT-based digital pedagogy, contextualized learning theories, and inclusive practices, these programs will create exceptional learning opportunities for both practicing and prospective teachers, and will thus directly impact their professional performance. Through continuous research and rigorous academic practice, this Institute will establish a teacher competency and accreditation framework that is nationally recognized and globally relevant. This framework will provide a structured pathway for professional growth for teachers serving at different levels of the education system. Notably, our flagship program in collaboration with Queen’s University has already created direct pathways for teachers to access global teaching opportunities. ITCE will also build strategic partnerships with other relevant institutions and agencies, and cultivate a meaningful professional network, locally and regionally, to contribute to a sustainable and systemic transformation in education.
Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives Vision:
To become a national and regional hub for teacher competency and pedagogical excellence, building a globally competitive teaching workforce.
Mission:
To elevate teacher quality through competency-based training and research; to achieve globally accredited certification and pathways; and thereby to improve national learning outcomes and position teachers as world-class 21st-century professionals.
Strategic Objectives:
1. Deliver high-quality teacher training aligned with both national priorities and international benchmarks.
2. Establish a teacher competency and accreditation framework that is nationally recognized and globally relevant.
3. Collaborate with top-tired global institutions and offer joint programs to create pathways for teachers to access global teaching opportunities.
4. Promote research, digital pedagogy, formative pedagogy and assessment, Ed-Tech, and inclusive practices to strengthen classroom impact.
5. Build strategic partnerships that sustain systemic transformation.
PGDPE by Queen’s University, Canada
The Postgraduate Development Program in Education (PGDPE) is ITCE’s flagship offering. This program is co-designed by the ITCE faculty and the Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education, providing students in Bangladesh with a unique pathway to internationally recognized teacher qualifications. The Dean of the Faculty of Education of Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, will provide the certificates to the graduates of the program.
4.2 Who Can Enroll?
The PGDPE program is designed for a wide spectrum of learners seeking globally mobile teaching careers:
- Bachelor’s degree holders in any discipline
- Candidates having enrolled in the final year of Bachelor’s degree seeking dual certification opportunities.
- In-service teachers from English Medium and English Version schools seeking international certification
- Aspiring educators, academic coordinators, curriculum developers
- Education managers, policymakers, and school leadership aspirants
- 4.3 Program Structure and Duration
- Total Duration: 10 months
Academic Calendar:
- Two extended semesters of 21 weeks each
- Total 32 instructional weeks
- 10 weeks allocated for assessments, breaks, and administrative processes
Addresses:
Bangladesh Study Centre Campus, ITCE- SSMT House 12, Road 5, Baridhara, Block-J, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Queen’s University, Faculty of Education (Professional Studies)- Room B245, Duncan McArthur Hall, 511 Union St. W., Kingston, ON, Canada
