The Academy of Future Education of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research, exploration, support, and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes, based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development, designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions.

Four units make up the Academy, namely the Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Institute of Leadership & Education Advanced Development (ILEAD), Educational Development Unit (EDU), and Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE). Key projects of the Academy include the following programmes:

• Masters and doctoral degrees programmes in education
• Research projects on future education
• Education innovation community
• Professional development programmes for educational
• practitioners
• Student learning excellence support programmes
• Online-onsite hybrid learning environment and resources