CTIE is committed to preparing authentic educators for Africa and beyond. As an institute of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, a Lasallian university, it abides by Lasallian educational values - prepares and inspires educators to see their work as a vocation and not just a profession...ensuring that what they do makes a real difference in the lives of real people.

Other than offering required educational courses, a teaching concetration, relevant courses in social sciences and liberal arts; CTIE goes a step further to offer courses in religious studies aimed at a holistic formation of educators who can take on different responsibilities in the field.