HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION REFORM
TILMAAN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
Guiding Change in Education: Empowering schools, educators, and systems through evidence-based consulting, leadership development, and sustainable reform.
Tilmaan means “guidance” or “direction” in Somali—a word that embodies our core mission: to illuminate the path forward for educators, schools, and systems striving for impactful, inclusive, and locally rooted education.
At Tilmaan Educational Consulting, we believe quality education is the foundation for community growth and societal progress. Based in Ethiopia and led by Dr. Faisal Ali, our consultancy provides strategic support to public institutions, NGOs, and private organizations. From school development to curriculum reform and teacher training, we guide stakeholders to turn educational challenges into meaningful opportunities.
From The Desk Of Our Founder
Tilmaan Educational Consulting was founded by Dr. Faisal Ali, a seasoned educator and school leader with over 30 years of experience in teaching and instructional leadership across Canada, the Middle East, and East Africa. His career includes roles as a classroom teacher, school principal, and deputy principal at international institutions. He currently serves as the Director of Tilmaan Modern Academy and an educational consultant, helping systems build capacity through research-backed solutions.
Dr. Ali began his teaching career at British Columbia Muslim School (1992–2007), led Iqra Islamic School until 2016, and then worked at Sidra Qatar Academy, an IB school in Doha. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Medina, a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Oregon, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy from Durham University. He is a published researcher and has held a BC teaching certificate since 1994.
In September 2024, Dr. Ali launched Tilmaan Modern Academy in the Somali region of Ethiopia—a K–12 Islamic school with a bilingual curriculum and a focus on moral, holistic education. The school serves as a living model of the values Tilmaan Consulting promotes globally.
