MAKASSAR, July 17, 2026 — The Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FTIK) of Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Manado established an international academic partnership with Christ College, Irinjalakuda, India, during the ELITE Annual Meeting held at Universitas Negeri Makassar on July 17–18, 2026.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed by the Dean of FTIK IAIN Manado. During the partnership ceremony in Makassar, the Dean was represented by the Head of the English Education Study Program, who attended the event together with the Secretary of the Study Program and other lecturers.

The international cooperation was initiated as part of FTIK IAIN Manado’s commitment to expanding its global academic network. The agreement focuses on academic collaboration between the two institutions and provides a formal foundation for the development of joint educational and scholarly programmes.

Under the MoU, FTIK IAIN Manado and Christ College, Irinjalakuda, are expected to explore collaborative activities in teaching, research, academic publications, seminars, guest lectures, and other academic programmes. The partnership may also create opportunities for lecturers and students to participate in international academic exchanges and collaborative projects.

The signing took place on the sidelines of the ELITE Annual Meeting at the Pinisi Building of Universitas Negeri Makassar. The annual forum brought together leaders, lecturers, and representatives of English education programmes from various higher education institutions.

Representing the Dean in the partnership ceremony, the Head of the English Education Study Program conveyed FTIK IAIN Manado’s commitment to transforming the agreement into practical and sustainable academic activities. The presence of the Head and Secretary of the Study Program also reflected the active role of the English Education Study Program in supporting the faculty’s internationalisation agenda.

The partnership with Christ College, Irinjalakuda, marks an important step in strengthening FTIK IAIN Manado’s international engagement. It is expected to enhance knowledge exchange, improve the quality of teaching and research, and provide wider academic opportunities for lecturers and students.

Through this collaboration, FTIK IAIN Manado continues to reinforce its commitment to institutional development, international cooperation, and the improvement of academic quality at the global level. FS