The Institute of Education, University of London

The Institute of Education (IOE) is one of the world's leading centers for educational development and teacher education. Founded in 1902, as a teacher training college in London, the Institute is now a world-class research and teaching institution and a full college of the University of London. Its distinguished history and current mission are rooted in a commitment to social justice and the power of education to transform. For over a century, it has played a leading role in education in London, the United Kingdom and globally. Now, located in the heart of London's intellectual life – a few minutes walk from University College London, Bloomsbury Square and the British Museum – it attracts students from almost a hundred countries, drawn by its leading-edge reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

At the core of the Institute's work is a commitment to the practice of teaching – to develop excellence in its own teaching but also to develop excellence in the teaching of others. The Institute collaborates closely with London schools and colleges to train over 1000 graduates each year as primary, secondary and community college teachers. It works in close partnership with some of the most dynamic and diverse schools in the world.