LAHORE, Pakistan- ICDL Asia is pleased to announce our partnership with The City School, a leading educational institution through the ICDL authorised local programme partner (LPP) for Pakistan, Centre for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to advance digital literacy. This strategic alliance marks a pivotal moment in the Pakistani education landscape, aiming to empower a new generation with the essential digital skills required for success in the modern world.
Key figures from both the City School and Centre for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) representing ICDL Asia graced the high-profile signing ceremony. From CPD, Mr Jehan Zada, Chief Executive Officer; Ms Hadeel Shah, Chief Operating Officer; and Mr Tanveer Shakir, Business Development Manager attended the ceremony. The City School, with its extensive network of over 500 schools and more than 150,000 students is the leading private education in the K12 sector is led by Dr Farzana, Group Chairperson of the City School, she attended the ceremony along with her team consisting of Dr Dania Qazi, Director of Academics, Mrs Maryum Imran, Director of Studies, and Mr Shahzad Muhammad Khan, Chief Operating Officer. The presence of these leaders emphasises the strategic importance and mutual commitment to this transformative partnership.
Dr. Farzana, Group Chairperson, highlights that the initiative reflects a forward-thinking approach to education that embraces innovation, global standards, and sustainable growth.
Dr Dania Qazi, Director of Academics, articulated the profound impact of this collaboration, stating, “Digital literacy is no longer optional—it is foundational to education and professional success. Through ICDL, we are embedding a culture of innovation and global competence that will inspire our students, empower our staff, and set new benchmarks in Pakistan’s education landscape.” This sentiment resonates with the core belief that digital skills are the bedrock of future prosperity.
Ms Tina Wu, CEO of ICDL Asia, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, affirming, “We are proud to collaborate with The City School, an institution that shares our vision of raising digital literacy standards. Together, we will ensure seamless implementation and internationally benchmarked outcomes for their community.” Her statement reinforces ICDL’s global commitment to maintaining high standards and providing accessible, high-quality digital skills training.
Through this partnership, we are not only introducing an international benchmark for digital literacy to one of the country’s largest school networks but also making a meaningful contribution to national human capital development and the wider Digital Pakistan agenda. This collaboration is also deeply aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in its efforts to bridge the digital divide and expand equitable access to technology-driven learning.
ICDL believes that essential digital skills play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide by equipping individuals with the competencies needed to navigate and thrive in an increasingly digital world. We are proud to partner with The City School to enhance the employability, digital competence, and global competitiveness of Pakistan’s youth.
About the City School
The City School, with its extensive network of over 500 schools and more than 150,000 students across the globe, is uniquely positioned to make a monumental impact. Its commitment to continuous development and the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has consistently set a benchmark for excellence. This partnership with ICDL further solidifies its position as a forward-thinking institution dedicated to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity, ensuring its students possess the knowledge, skills, and values to prosper in an ever-evolving world.
For more information about The City School, please visit https://thecityschool.edu.pk/
About ICDL
ICDL is a global social enterprise dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education, and society. Our certification programmes, delivered through an active network in over 100 countries, enable individuals and organisations to assess, build, and certify their competence in the use of computers and digital tools to the globally recognised ICDL standard.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, ICDL Foundation benefits from the unique support of experts from national computer societies and partners worldwide to develop vendor-independent standards, defining the skills and knowledge required to use digital technology effectively. We work with education and training partners, local and regional authorities, national governments, international development organisations, as well as public and private sector employers in all sectors, in the delivery of our programmes.
The quality and reputation of ICDL are built on almost 30 years of experience in delivering certification programmes to over 17 million people in more than 40 languages worldwide, with more than 2.5 million ICDL tests taken annually. Our success is maintained by our ongoing innovation in certification programme development, our commitment to rigorous test design methodologies, and consistent adherence to our quality assurance standards.
For more information about ICDL, please visit https://icdlasia.org/about-us/