Vision and Objectives

Vision

To be innovative and professionally excellent in the delivery of educational programmes and activities for diverse audiences, with a core focus on educator and learner development, supporting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).

Objectives

Develop Excellent Educators - Through our programmes, we will support and enhance the practice of teachers and education professionals, particularly those working in international and digital contexts. We will engage in scholarly activities to advance understanding of education globally, as well as to have positive impacts on practice within specific educational contexts.

University strategy themes: World-leading; Digital

Facilitate Student Success - We will support students and learners in developing skills for academic and professional success, as well as by providing them with optimal digital learning environments. We will focus centrally on the development of academic, language, digital and leadership skills, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset.

University strategy themes: Entrepreneurial; Digital

Foster Diverse Learning Communities - We will bring together people from diverse backgrounds by designing, promoting and delivering needs-driven learning opportunities, ranging from formal programmes to informal knowledge exchanges. Our programmes will offer flexibility, including options for online engagement where appropriate, to minimise the environmental footprint of our activities. We will put community and peer learning at the core of our educational activities, to complement expert-led tuition.

University strategy themes: Diverse; Sustainable

IELLI also embraces the overarching concept of social responsibility that is embedded within the wider institutional strategy, particularly with regard to fostering a culture of tolerance, respect, kindness, and courtesy, both within and beyond the University community.