• About PRIA International Academy

      PRIA International Academy (PIA), established in 2005, offers educational opportunities to university students and development professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills. The philosophy of PIA is premised on lifelong learning and education is critical to personal and professional development. It, therefore, aims to develop perspectives, knowledge and skills of university students and development professionals by offering a variety of courses. PIA as the educational wing of PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) draws on practical lessons from the action learning projects of PRIA implemented over the last three decades. The educational courses offered by PIA are the perfect blend of PRIA's practice based experience and academic rigour.

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Multilingual

Our coursework promotes knowledge-building and critical thinking skills. Students are asked to review and apply key course concepts to various situations and personal experiences.

Personal Curriculum Narratives

Online course content does not have to read like a dry textbook. Our curriculum writers focus on keeping the student interested in the subject matter.

Extensive Teacher's Guide

A detailed teacher’s guide is provided with each course to help the instructor navigate the curriculum and assess student work.

Reflective Discussion Assignments

High-interest discussion questions encourage students to share learning experiences with each other.