Our Approach
The child has always been and will always be at the heart of what we do. Impelled by the belief that all children should have equal opportunity to reach their greatest potential, we are committed to delivering free high-quality education. Our synthesis of technologically driven learning, rigorous teacher training, tailored curricula, and project-based activities has enabled students to apply the concepts they learn to everyday life while exploring the farthest limits of their imagination.
Community & Government Schools
DIL delivers education through two complementary models: Community Schools, which are directly managed by DIL, and Government Schools, where we implement our core programs to improve teaching, learning, and school environments in collaboration with education departments. Together, these models create safe, inclusive, and scalable opportunities for students, especially for girls.
Ed-Tech
DIL’s education technology strategy brings together localized content, trained teachers, and accessible tools to ensure that students at every stage—early years through high school—benefit from engaging, effective learning experiences. Our Ed-Tech model is not just about hardware; it’s about using technology to enhance how students learn, how teachers teach, and how communities grow.
Teaching to Teach
We believe in continuous, ongoing teacher development, focusing on thorough content knowledge and proven pedagogical skills, both of which help propel student participation and critical thinking. Training involves, among other things, a synthesis of in-person peer coaching, blended learning, customized training modules, and teacher monitoring mechanisms.
Localized Curricula
Our curriculum is a comprehensive package of localized materials that aid students’ ability to reflect critically, think creatively, and work collaboratively. DIL’s curriculum package sequences subject topics throughout the year to incorporate content (what to teach) into pedagogy (how to teach), relieving the teachers of the time-consuming task of lesson planning.
E-Libraries
To maximize students’ reading comprehension in English, our Read to Grow, Read to Know (RGRK) program trains students on android tablets designed for easy reading, giving them ample time to enjoy hearing and reading leveled e-books. These tablets are a low-cost, innovative way to get engaging stories into the hands of each reader at schools where library space is limited.
Success Beyond School
We ready our students for the workforce by equipping them with the analytical and quantitative skills they need to thrive in their professional lives. A premium is placed on having a strong command of English, knowledge requisite to success in Pakistan. Upon graduating, many DIL students have gone on to pursue higher education at leading institutions such as Harvard University, IBA Karachi, NED University, Dow University, and Fatima Jinnah Medical University.