Good schools rely on the development of good teachers. With the help of the Opportunity EduQuality program, we're providing schools with the tools and support necessary to train and retain their teachers to help kids in need keep learning.

For Ms Sehrish, establishing Noor Grammar School in Pakistan, in 2016, was the realisation of a lifelong dream. Facing early challenges in school management, financial constraints, and teacher training, she persevered, and today her school has grown from 30 students to 170, with 13 teachers on staff. The school saw significant improvements after joining the Opportunity EduQuality program, which provided the tools and support necessary for further development.

Before joining the program, Noor Grammar School struggled with maintaining positive relationships with the community and managing school finances. The school also lacked proper policies on child protection. EduQuality’s School Leadership Professional Development workshops have been instrumental in turning things around.

Through training on child protection policies and budget management, the school has created a safe environment for students and developed a one-year business plan to track and optimise financial performance. Sehrish is also very pleased with the impact of EduQuality’s teacher mentor professional development.

The teacher mentor training is a remarkable initiative. In affordable private schools like ours, these opportunities for professional development are rare. The teacher mentors are now spreading their learnings to others, and we’ve noticed improved behaviour from students and better engagement from parents."

Opportunity provided school fee loans to 47,158 families in Asia to ensure their children go to school and receive a quality education. Learn more about how more children are staying in school with the help of school fee loans and EduQuality.