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# English in Practice Program Facilitator at ALU

- **Company:** ALU
- **Location:** Mauritius
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/8012737

## Job description

## ABOUT ALU

ALU provides higher education for a higher purpose. Our students declare missions, not majors.They develop the real-world skills to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. And they take ownership of their learning from day one through our peer and student-led approach – because ALU believes in the power and agency of young people to start shaping the future right now. Together with a world-class faculty and staff, our students are igniting a ripple of positive impact across Africa and the world.

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

## HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

English in Practice Facilitator

Position Overview:

The English in Practice Program at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) is designed to provide non-native English speakers with the necessary skills to enhance their proficiency in English. The program's aim is to empower individuals by improving their ability to communicate effectively in a globalised world. The English in Practice Facilitator will play a key role in delivering the program and supporting students throughout their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate the delivery of each of the 30 online English Immersion Program sessions over each 9-week program duration
- Conduct regular Office Hours with Online English in Practice participants to further mentor them and support their language acquisition
- Weekly meetings with the English in Practice Team/Academic Student Success Lead
- Assisting with building the English in Practice Program resource bank
- Collecting, analysing and documenting data (student attendance and engagement etc.)
- Administering and monitoring the English in Practice Program deliverables on the LMS (Canvas)
- Maintaining the confidentiality of information pertaining to the English proficiency of students
- Acting as a role model and representing ALCHE values and ethical standards.
- Participation in brainstorming sessions to improve engagement and impact

Requirements:

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in another field with an additional qualification specialising in teaching English as a Second/Foreign language (Eg. TEFL; ESL)
- Proven high level of English proficiency
- No history of behavioural incidents or breach of academic integrity
- Experience in English language instruction
- Excellent time management
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity, and the confidence to adopt an experimental, iterative approach, finding new and creative ways to address student support needs.
- Strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Tech savviness: ability to quickly learn to use new technologies, software and tools
- Experience with interacting with the Learning Management System, Canvas

Location:  ALCHE Campus, Pamplemousses

Application Deadline: September 2, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: this is a part-time, in-person role based in Mauritius, and only Mauritius-based candidates will be considered. The role will only be activated if the program runs, contingent on reaching a minimum enrollment/participation threshold.

## About ALU

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ALU is a pan-African university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs focused on developing ethical, entrepreneurial leaders through experiential learning, real-world internships, and a mission-driven curriculum.
- **Entity Type**: Private (higher education institution; not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Kigali, Rwanda (with a campus in Mauritius and learning hubs across Africa)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Higher Education / EdTech
- **Target customers**: B2C – African and global students seeking undergraduate degrees (BSc) and postgraduate degrees (Executive MBA); also works with employers through internships and partnerships.
- **Mission**: “To develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa’s future” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/).

## Products & Services
- **BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL)**: A 3-year degree centered on entrepreneurship, leadership, and complex problem-solving. Modules include Research Methods, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Policy and Advocacy, and Planetary Health.
- **BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (BSE)**: A job-ready degree with specializations in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Low-Level Programming, Full-Stack Development, and Machine Learning. Emphasizes skill-based learning and internships.
- **BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade (IBT)**: A holistic business education covering Business Analytics, International Trade Laws, Trade Policy Analysis, and International Diplomacy.
- **Executive MBA (ALUSB)**: A part-time, affordable EMBA designed for working professionals, delivered across Africa with a focus on Pan-African networks and practical impact.
- **Learning Hubs & Digital Library Services**: 7 learning hubs in addition to the two campuses; a digital library and scholarship ecosystem that curates OER, offers research support, and promotes digital literacy.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**:
  - 73% of graduates are employed or have started their own businesses within 6 months of graduation [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - 246 students have launched successful ventures [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - Welcomed over 240 students in the May 2026 cohort [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed in provided sources
- **Growth Signals**:
  - ALU Rwanda achieved its first-ever Top Employers Institute certification in 2026, signaling strong HR practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
  - Expanding degree programs and learning hubs; applications open for 2026 intakes
  - Active hiring across multiple functions (finance, engineering, student services, academic coaching) – 34+ jobs listed on Greenhouse [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu)
  - Published a 2024 Impact Report, indicating ongoing institutional reporting and growth

## Competitive Advantages
- **Experiential Learning Model**: “Learn by Doing” – real-world internships and self-directed projects are core to the curriculum, making graduates job-ready.
- **Pan-African Network**: Students and alumni span across Africa, with campuses in Rwanda and Mauritius and learning hubs in multiple countries.
- **Affordability & Accessibility**: Designed to put excellent higher education within reach of passionate and driven students across the continent.
- **Entrepreneurial Focus**: Every program is built around ethical leadership and entrepreneurship, with tangible venture creation outcomes.
- **First-Principles Innovation**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup” that approaches education from first principles, empowering staff to design and test new ideas [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).

## Strategic Focus
- Scale impact by increasing student enrollment and expanding learning hubs (“The World is your Campus”)
- Deepen digital literacy and library services, including integration of AI tools and open-access resources
- Raise ethical leaders by 2036, as stated in the vision “We are committed to raising ethical leaders by 2036” [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/)
- Continue building a Top Employer workplace culture, as evidenced by the recent certification

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “fast-paced innovative startup where collaboration and push boundaries” are the norm [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/). Staff are “deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new” [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).
- **Work Flexibility**: Many roles are remote or hybrid (e.g., “Remote” listed for Financial Analyst, Travel Support Agent, Lead Salesforce Platform Engineer) [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu). Positions are based in Rwanda, Mauritius, or remote.
- **Top Employer Certification**: Recognized by the Top Employers Institute in 2026, indicating strong employee experience and ethical employment practices [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/).
- **Impact**: Work directly contributes to developing Africa’s future leaders. Staff are empowered to “design, test, and implement creative new ideas” in a mission-driven environment.
- **Safeguarding & Security**: Committed to a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding, balancing safety with individual rights [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576).

## Sources
1. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu) – Jobs at ALU (Greenhouse)
2. [alueducation.com](https://www.alueducation.com/) – ALU main website (programs, impact metrics, news)
3. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/alueducation) – ALU Education org chart and team structure
4. [alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend](https://www.alueducation.com/recommend-a-friend/) – Culture description for job referrals
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alu/jobs/7962576) – Job application page for Lead, Library Services & Digital Scholarship (detailed culture and responsibilities)

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