MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales
Powered & delivered by Equal Education Partners
Funded by the Welsh Government
Our Mission
When? Monday 5 January - Wednesday 28 January 2026
Where? In schools & colleges across Wales
The MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme is a uniquely impactful and transformative programme, bringing expert STEM instructors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to classrooms and staff rooms across Wales.
Through this partnership initiative, the Welsh Government, MIT and Equal Education Partners aim to enhance engagement with STEM subjects through exploring real-world issues and to empower learners to strive to achieve their full potential in and beyond the classroom.
Do you want your school to participate in the 2026 MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme?
Applications open on Monday 8th September 2025
What’s available?
STEM workshops
Our instructors from MIT and other top global universities offer an extensive variety of lessons and workshops across all areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), providing something exciting and impactful for pupils of all age groups and attainment levels. Our workshops strive to engage all learners. See the MISTI GTL Wales Curriculum document for more details.
Bespoke interdisciplinary projects
Get creative! Schools and colleges can work directly with one or more instructors to co-create bespoke projects, bringing together different areas of STEM for your pupils. Past projects include The Rovi Porter Robotics Challenge, Powering a Sustainable Island, Building Earthquake-Proof Buildings, The Pompeii Project and Rollercoaster Quadratics. Bring your ideas and let’s see what we can develop!
Small group and 1-to-1 tutoring
More than ever, learners are in need of individual or small group support, particularly in key areas such as Science & Mathematics. Our instructors are available to help your pupils catch up and support your institution’s recovery efforts. Identify pupils in need of support, identify areas you want our instructors to cover and we’ll ensure they get the boost they need.
Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) sessions and Masterclasses
The MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme goes beyond the academic aspects of your students’ success. Our instructors serve as a resource and as role models to your students to widen their horizons and enhance their aspirations. IAG sessions, panel events and masterclasses include topics including Women in STEM, Women in Tech, Sports & STEM, Studying STEM subjects at university and Careers in STEM.
Professional Learning & Curriculum Development
Through the MISTI GTL in Wales programme, STEM teachers and school & college leaders can work with MIT instructors to enhance their STEM curriculum. The programme also includes a STEM Professional Learning Programme for teachers in Wales delivered by experts from MIT’s Scheller Teacher Education Program (STEP).
For open events, see our Events page for details. Events will be added on a rolling basis. Get involved to hear more when events are added.
University exploration & application support
Applicants to STEM degrees are often required to complete additional tests and assessments. The MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme supports those seeking to study STEM subjects at university. Let us know if you have pupils keen to apply to STEM courses at university. Our instructors will support them to succeed in this competitive environment.
Watch the video below to hear what our participating instructors, schools, and learners had to say about the January 2025 MISTI GTL in Wales programme.
“This is without a doubt one of the most successful programmes out there in terms of raising aspirations. When your pupils are still talking about it almost a month after it has finished you know you made the right decision to be involved again. Superb experience, one that I would highly recommend to any school.”
— Llantwit Major School
The programme is the best of its kind that I have been a part. It is such a good programme and the ceiling for it is so high. I look forward to hopefully be part of it again. Thank you all at Equal Education Partners.”
— Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd
“Our learners were so engaged with our instructor over the month and we still have pupils asking questions about MIT now. I've noticed a big improvement in pupils attitudes towards the subject since our instructor left. I hope this will continue through the year and we can build on this again if we're lucky enough to have another instructor next year.”
— Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
"The pupils will always remember their experiences with the instructor from MIT. It is a totally different experience to anything else they've done in secondary school.”
— Ysgol Glan Clwyd
"“GTL Wales is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that blends education, culture, and community. The month I spent teaching in Wales has been one of my best experiences during my MIT career.”
Global Teaching Labs in Wales 2025 Instructor
FAQs
When does MISTI Global Teaching Labs Wales 2026 start & end?
The MISTI Global Teaching Labs in Wales programme runs throughout the month of January 2026. The first day in schools is Monday 5 January 2026, with the last day in schools on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
How can I get my school or college involved?
Contact Equal Education Partners today. Call 01792 277686 or 02920 697129, or reach out to one of our team members.
Is there a minimum or maximum commitment period?
No. There is neither a minimum nor maximum number of hours schools or colleges can or must participate in. Sessions will, however, be scheduled on a rolling basis so as to maximise the utilisation of this unique resource.
When did the MISTI GTL Wales programme start?
We delivered the first MISTI GTL Wales programme in 2019. Since then, the initiative has reached over 60,000 students.
Are there any costs involved in taking part?
The MISTI GTL in Wales programme is fully funded by the Welsh Government and is delivered at zero cost to schools & colleges. Schools will only fund the additional resources required to carry out chosen lessons.
We haven’t been involved previously. Can we take part in 2026?
Yes, of course. We are committed to expanding access to this opportunity to more and more pupils across Wales. Get in touch to get involved.