Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) is an independent non-profit organization committed to the vision of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of empowering educators with the skills, recognition, and support necessary to excel in their classrooms, as well as promoting excellence in teacher education and policy deliberation in Jordan and throughout the region.

QRTA was launched in 2009 under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and in partnership with Columbia University’s Teachers College (TC), Columbia University Middle East Research Center (CUMERC), and the Jordanian Ministry of Education (MoE). QRTA is continuously developing strategic partnerships with organizations such as The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the World Bank, the Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), as well as a number of well-reputed universities.

QRTA works diligently to improve the education system in Jordan and to stimulate educational advancements across the Middle East by expanding its reach to teachers, tackling development issues, introducing quality professional development opportunities for teachers, and helping with the formation of effective policy through local, regional, and global dialogue.