About ITU

International Teachers University (ITU) was established to deliver a world-class education for highly effective teachers and teaching aspirants. We are committed to equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers and thrive in the 21st-century classroom. We envision a future where teachers are at the forefront of educational excellence, making teaching an aspirational profession.

ITU serves as a pioneering platform for teachers to emerge as

Education Leaders

Lifelong Learners

Change Makers

OUR MISSION

To prepare highly qualified and skilled teachers by means of contemporary, immersive online education to excel in an ever evolving and dynamic workplace that includes both in person and virtual instructional opportunities.

OUR VISION

We equip existing teachers to be reflective practitioners, data-driven decision makers, and passionate advocates for student-centered learning, as they advance their careers.

Key Education
Challenges

Examining these statistics makes it evident that innovative solutions are urgently needed. We recognize that overcoming these challenges requires nurturing a new generation of teachers. ITU addresses these challenges at the core through enhanced teacher education.

53%

Public Schools Understaffed in 2022-23

Source: School Pulse Panel

69 Million

New teachers are needed to meet the 2030 educational goals

Source: UNESCO Report

55%

Teachers plan to exit the profession earlier than planned

Source: Survey by National Education Association

Why is ITU exclusively
for teachers?

Teachers, the architects of our future, shoulder the profound responsibility of shaping both minds and society. Such a vital role demands an unwavering commitment to their continuous professional growth and development. This commitment is precisely why International Teachers University (ITU) proudly stands as a dedicated institution exclusively for teachers.

Traditionally, conversations surrounding teacher education have predominantly focused on student outcomes. However, at ITU, we shift this narrative to center on teachers' fulfillment. So that teachers can engage with their profession on a deeper level, finding fulfillment in every class they teach.

Accreditation

Pre-Applicant Middle States Commission on Higher Education

International Teachers University is currently engaged in the process for determining eligibility to apply for candidate for accreditation status (pre-application) with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s (MSCHE). MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidacy status) activities for institutions of higher education, including distance education,correspondence education programs, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States. MSCHE accepts complaints and third-party comments for institutions engaged in the application and candidacy process. Please visit MSCHE’s website at www.msche.org for more information. MSCHE provides an online form for the submission of complaints or third-party comments on its website.

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