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A Learning, Innovating, Leading School: Where to next?
Over the course of these five reflective pieces we have aspired to recount the journey our school has taken over the past five years....

A Conversation with Lisa Simelane: Leading Learning
This is the fourth article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA’s Two Year Diploma Program over the last strategic...

ALA’s Solar Project: Powering a Sustainable Future
In a bid to tackle the enduring issue of load shedding, ALA has embarked on an innovative journey towards renewable energy solutions. Over the...

What is the role of a teacher?
This is the third article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA’s Two Year Diploma Program over the last strategic...

E-Fest 2024: Ideas wey dey Change di World
ALA seeks to transform Africa by developing a powerful network of young leaders who will work together to address Africa’s greatest challenges. Our flagship...

BUILD-in-a-Box: Empowering African Youth Through Entrepreneurial Leadership
BUILD-in-a-Box is a two-day entrepreneurial leadership camp that ignites the potential of African youth. Held during the summer break (June to August) across various African...

ALA Welcomes Dr. Acha Leke: Insights on Africa’s Economic Transformation
As Term Two drew to a close, the African Leadership Academy community had the honor of hosting a special guest speaker, Dr. Acha Leke,...

How Learning Happens
This is the second article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA’s Two Year Diploma Program over the last strategic...

What should schools aspire towards?
This is the first article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA's Two-Year Diploma Program over the last strategic planning...

The Student Enterprise Program: Leadership in Practice
The Entrepreneurial Leadership program at ALA is designed to build the interpersonal and leadership skills that are essential for future agents of positive change....

Alumnus Barakaeli Lawuo’s Extraordinary Journey to Virginia Tech
Barakaeli Lawuo' 20 (Tanzania) joined ALA in 2020 from Kibaha Secondary School in Tanzania. Even before joining ALA, Barakaeli had already established himself as...

New Dean Derek Smith Reflects on First Term at ALA
In September 2023, ALA welcomed its sixth Dean of the Academy, Mr. Derek Smith. Derek is a seasoned educator, having worked at schools across...

ALA Students Perform at COP 28 in Dubai
In December 2023, six ALA students and Ms. Louise Saunders (Head of Department, Creative Arts) traveled to Dubai to perform at the Zayed Sustainability...

