Investing in African Educators

Bese Saka is an AISA initiative aimed at growing the professional development and career mobility of host nation educators within AISA member schools.

The Bese Saka Design Team identified numerous challenges that limit the career advancement of host nation educators. These include:

• The high cost and limited access to funding for internationally recognized teacher certification.

• Prohibitive visa processes and local labor laws that limit international mobility.

• Historically discriminatory practices that favor international hires.

• Low confidence in applying for new roles.

• Difficulty in gaining international experience.

• Lack of understanding of the recruitment process and poor transparency within schools in hiring and remuneration policies.

Thus, many host nation educators face challenges obtaining the preferred teaching qualifications, attending international school job fairs, and gaining international experience. Furthermore, the lack of access to professional development programs, specifically designed for host nation educators, hinders their professional development and career trajectory.