Apply: Teaching Partner Pathway (TPP) Fellowship

2028 Cohort | January 2028 Intake

A full-time, paid two-year leadership development program benchmarked against elite corporate management associate tracks.

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Programme Details

The Fellowship Programme is a full-time, fully-paid two-year Leadership Development Programme designed to equip aspiring leaders with the skills, on-ground experience and network to create change in the long run for classrooms, communities, and the education system.

Employment
Full-time, fully-paid 2-year leadership role
Intake
January 2028
Placement
High-need public schools across Malaysia
Selection
Rolling bi-monthly selection
(Starts December 2026)

Who We Are Looking For

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Education
Holds (or is completing) an accredited Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a local or overseas university, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or equivalent).
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Citizenship & Age
Malaysian citizen aged under 40.
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Career Stage
Final-year/graduating student or working professional.
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Core Competencies
Strong academic track record, bilingual fluency (English & Bahasa Malaysia), and proven leadership agility.

How Rolling Selection Works

Applications are evaluated on a rolling bi-monthly schedule starting December 2026. You do not need to wait for a final deadline—
applying early places you in the upcoming selection cycle and gives you early access to conditional offers.

December 2026
Cycle 1
Selection Round
February 2027
Cycle 2
Selection Round
April 2027
Cycle 3
Selection Round

The Selection Process

01
Online Application
A fast, 5-minute initial form covering basic eligibility, contact details, academic background and CV upload, plus a concise 300-word Motivation & Purpose Fit Statement.
02
Proposal & Pitch
Shortlisted candidates complete a 150–300-word leadership challenge essay, a structured 5-slide TPP project proposal and a 90-second video pitch.
03
Assessment Centre
A Mock Classroom Exercise and Group Discussion assess leadership competencies, group interaction, teaching aptitude and real-time reflection.
04
Panel Interview
A conversational interview with key leadership stakeholders to explore mutual fit and alignment with TFM.
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