The Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO), in partnership with the REED Charitable Foundation, is recruiting English Language teachers across Africa for the Africa Dyslexia Teacher Fellowship Program 2027. The fellowship trains teachers to identify, support and advocate for learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Applications close on 20 November 2026, so apply soon.
At a Glance
| Organisers | Africa Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) and REED Charitable Foundation |
| Who it’s for | In-service and pre-service English Language teachers at primary or junior secondary level, anywhere in Africa |
| Format | Blended, with training delivered online (see the note on duration below) |
| Requirement | Nomination by your Head of School or Principal |
| Deadline | 20 November 2026 |
About the Fellowship
ADO’s official call describes the programme as a 6-month blended fellowship for English Language teachers. The detailed programme description published with the call adds that fellows will:
- complete self-paced Structured Literacy modules on an online learning platform, with a deadline for each unit
- join live virtual sessions on Zoom or Google Meet covering dyslexia, early identification, inclusive teaching and advocacy, plus coaching, mentorship and peer learning
- then apply what they’ve learned through a school-based literacy project with learners who struggle with reading
That description sets out a 12-month journey: 6 months of virtual training followed by 6 months of classroom implementation, advocacy and evaluation, with no travel required. Because the official flyer says 6 months, check the exact length with ADO before you commit.
Benefits
- Training in Structured Literacy and evidence-based reading instruction
- Skills in the early identification of dyslexia and other reading difficulties
- Inclusive teaching strategies you can use in your own classroom
- Live coaching and mentorship and a network of teachers across Africa
- Training you can take from your own school, without travelling to a training centre
Eligibility
- In-service or pre-service English Language teachers in Africa.
- Teaching at primary or junior secondary level.
- Nominated by your Head of School or Principal.
- Able to take part in scheduled live online sessions and complete the self-paced modules on time. You’ll need reliable internet access.
How to Apply
- Speak to your Head of School or Principal and get their nomination.
- Go to the official Africa Dyslexia Organisation website (link below) and click “Click To Apply” under its ongoing projects. This opens the official application form, which is a Google Form, so you may need to sign in with a Google account.
- Complete and submit the form before 20 November 2026.
Official Africa Dyslexia Organisation website (apply via “Click To Apply”)
Questions: [email protected]
Tips
- Get your nomination first. It’s a stated requirement, so don’t leave it until the last day.
- Explain why it matters to you. Describe learners you’ve taught who struggled with reading and what you’d like to do differently.
- Check your schedule. Live online sessions are compulsory, so make sure they fit around your teaching.
