Question 1

What is Global Learning Lab (GLL)?

Accepted Answer

Global Learning Lab (GLL) is an international summit on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). GLL 2027 takes place 8–10 February 2027 at City Montessori School, Lucknow, India, and brings together policymakers, researchers, NGOs, teachers and funding partners.

Question 2

Who organises Global Learning Lab?

Accepted Answer

Global Learning Lab is an initiative of Dignity Education (Dignity Education Vision International), hosted by City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow.

Question 3

How is GETI involved?

Accepted Answer

The Global Education & Training Institute (GETI) is part of the associated education ecosystem around the Lab. Learn more at getilearn.org.

Question 4

What is FLN?

Accepted Answer

FLN means foundational literacy and numeracy: the ability of children to read with understanding and do basic maths by the end of Grade 3. GLL focuses on the classroom pedagogy, such as ALfA and Rapid Research, that helps systems achieve it at scale.

Question 5

Where is the FLN event in India held?

Accepted Answer

Global Learning Lab 2027 is held at the World Unity Convention Centre, City Montessori School, Kanpur Road Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Question 6

Is registration free?

Accepted Answer

Registration is free for all delegates. It includes all three days of plenaries, panels and workshops; conference materials and the FLN Booster Package overview; lunch and refreshments on campus; the FLN Expo; and the Day 3 school field visit (places allocated at registration). Delegates arrange and fund their own travel, visa and accommodation. Delegate places are reviewed and confirmed by the organising team.

Question 7

What is the registration deadline?

Accepted Answer

[TEAM INPUT: confirm dates.] Register by 30 November 2026 if you need a visa invitation letter; final registration closes 15 January 2027 or when capacity is reached.

Question 8

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

Education ministers and officials; multilateral and bilateral agencies; NGO and community implementers; researchers; funders and CSR teams; teachers and school leaders; EdTech and materials organisations; media; student and youth delegates.

Question 9

I run TaRL, structured pedagogy or another programme. Is the Lab for me?

Accepted Answer

The Lab is anchored by ALfA — the pedagogy Dignity Education has taken from 20 to 30,000+ government schools at about US$4 per child — and it is open to every evidence-based approach to foundational literacy and numeracy. Structured pedagogy, Teaching at the Right Level, mother-tongue, community-led and EdTech programmes are invited to present their evidence alongside ours. The question the Lab asks is not which method wins. It is what each ministry, district and NGO can put into a classroom next term.

Question 10

What language are sessions in?

Accepted Answer

English, with simultaneous interpretation [TEAM INPUT: confirm languages]. A Hindi teacher track is [TEAM INPUT: confirm].

Question 11

Are sessions recorded or streamed?

Accepted Answer

[TEAM INPUT: confirm.] Plenaries are recorded and published on the Dignity Education YouTube channel within two weeks. A free virtual pass gives live access to plenaries.

Question 12

What does registration include?

Accepted Answer

Registration is free for all delegates. It includes all three days of plenaries, panels and workshops; conference materials and the FLN Booster Package overview; lunch and refreshments on campus; the FLN Expo; and the Day 3 school field visit (places allocated at registration). Delegates arrange and fund their own travel, visa and accommodation. Delegate places are reviewed and confirmed by the organising team.

Question 13

Do I need to run an RRI to attend?

Accepted Answer

No. Running a Rapid Results Initiative earns a results slot on Day 1. See the Rapid Results Initiatives page.

Question 14

How do I register a ministerial or multi-person delegation?

Accepted Answer

Use the Ministerial Delegations page — one form covers three or more people, protocol contacts and bilateral meeting requests.

Question 15

Can my organisation exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at the FLN Expo on Day 3. See the FLN Expo page for what you can show and how to apply.

Question 16

How do I secure a place on the Day 3 field visit?

Accepted Answer

Tick the option at registration; places are confirmed in order of registration.

Question 17

Do I need a visa, and will you issue an invitation letter?

Accepted Answer

Most delegates use the Indian e-Conference visa, applied for online. It requires an invitation letter from the organisers and the organisers' clearances from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs, which the organising team obtains for the Lab. Nationalities not eligible for the e-visa apply for a Conference visa at their nearest Indian mission — allow six to eight weeks. Request your invitation letter once your registration is confirmed.

Question 18

Are there rules for visiting schools and photographing children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Delegates follow the Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policy; no photography of children without the school's consent.

Question 19

What about dietary, faith and accessibility needs?

Accepted Answer

These are captured at registration. See the Venue & Travel and Accessibility pages for what is provided on campus.

Question 20

Can I cancel or transfer my place?

Accepted Answer

[TEAM INPUT: confirm policy.] Yes — email lab@dignityeducation.org; places can be transferred to a colleague.

Question 21

Dress code and what to bring?

Accepted Answer

Business or national dress for plenaries; layers for cool mornings; comfortable shoes for the field visit; photo ID for campus access.