National Consortium for Languages Education@ncle_ioe

IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, the Goethe Institut and the British Council - working collaboratively to raise the profile of language learning

 London, England
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Joined May 2023
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Want to discuss the future of language education? This week, our team will be at the @BERANews' annual conference at the The University of Manchester 💬 We're excited to present our panel discussion on Wednesday 9th September at 9am. The panel will feature Honorary Professor Bernardette Holmes, MBE, NCLE Director at UCL Institute of Education, Associate Professor Karen Hanrahan, and M Waret, Senior Curriculum Developer. The discussion will explore the development of the Languages Educators Online (LEO) CPD platform and how LEO supports language educators through research-informed, reflective, and practice-oriented professional learning. If you're attending, we would be delighted to welcome you! 👉 #BERA2026 programme: bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-c… 👉 More on LEO, and how to create your own FREE account with us: ncle.ucl.ac.uk/language-educ…

BERA Conference 2026

The 2026 BERA Conference was held 8th-10th September 2026 at the University of Manchester. The conference included the Presidential Address for Professor Mhairi C Beaton.

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It's #GCSEresults day! Congratulations to all those who took a modern languages GCSE this year. NCLE's mission is to raise the profile of languages and strengthen language teaching and learning and system leadership in England. Bernardette Holmes MBE, Honorary Professor at UCL-IOE and NCLE Director said: “Language skills provide a foundation for exciting opportunities ahead... In an increasingly interconnected world, language skills and intercultural understanding are not desirable extras, they are essential for the future success of individuals, communities, and society as a whole.” 👉 Read NCLE's full press release here: ncle.ucl.ac.uk/ncle-partners…

NCLE partners respond to 2026 GCSE modern foreign language results

Vicky Gough, British Council Schools Adviser, said: “Congratulations to all students receiving their GCSE results today! Spanish has now become the most popular GCSE language…

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🎉 Congratulations to everyone receiving their A Level results! Today, we’re celebrating students across the country who are receiving their A Level results and especially those who have studied a language. Learning a language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, opportunities and connections. Whatever your results and wherever your next steps take you, we hope you’re proud of what you’ve achieved. A huge congratulations, and best wishes for the exciting journey ahead! #ALevelResults #ResultsDay #Languages #LanguageLearning #NCLE
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10 years of Mandarin learning that's changing futures. 18,000+ learners supported since 2016. 5,000+ students and teachers on study visits to China. Watch the final film from the 2026 #MandarinExcellence study visit to China 👇
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🇨🇳 Ten years of language learning that is changing futures. As the programme celebrates its 10th anniversary, more than 18,000 learners have been supported on their Mandarin journey since 2016, with more than 5,000 students and teachers taking part in study visits to China. 🎥 Watch the final film from the 2026 #MandarinExcellence study visit to China. Find out more: ow.ly/2kWq50ZuWHC
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"One of the best days of my life." 🎥 The #MandarinExcellenceProgramme turns 10 this year. Watch how a trip to #China is connecting students with a whole new culture, and creating friendships along the way.
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Catch up on our final NCLE newsletter before the summer holidays: bit.ly/4f2dPLe Join our mailing list for: 🗞️ NCLE news 📕 CPD opportunities 🧩 Activities & opportunities for pupils 💡 The latest research & thinking ➡️Sign up to here: bit.ly/4lhbiNr
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Ten years of language learning that is changing futures. 📚➡️🌏 From the classroom to real-life conversations, #MandarinExcellence programme students across China have been putting their Mandarin into practice every day. 🎥 Watch how immersive learning is helping build confidence, language skills and global perspectives. Find out more: ow.ly/HzHX50Zq08m
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Find out how the British Council can help connect your students with the world. Check out the programmes that can integrate international experiences for your pupils into your curriculum: ow.ly/jEPN50ZkKn4 #SchoolsConnect #edutwitter
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Language Trends England 2026 surveyed teachers at 1,000+ primary, secondary and independent schools to capture the real picture of language education across England. What are the findings? Find out: tinyurl.com/39bmswch #LanguageTrendsEngland #MFLTwitterati #MFL #edutwitter
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Over half of surveyed state secondary schools report difficulty recruiting qualified modern foreign language teachers.

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Competing curriculum demands and staffing pressures reduce language teaching time in schools.

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Three key priorities to improve language education in England: continuity between primary and secondary learning, clear GCSE to A level pathways, and enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

ALT Three key priorities to improve language education in England: continuity between primary and secondary learning, clear GCSE to A level pathways, and enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.
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Got thoughts about language learning in Welsh secondary schools? Then we’d LOVE to hear from you! The survey takes no more than 10 mins to complete – just follow the link! ow.ly/ZBOq50Z7Yys There’s still time to complete the Language Trends Wales 2026 survey and tell us what you think about the current status of language provision. What would you like to change? What do you think works well? Tell us and you could help paint a picture of language learning across Wales. Research is conducted by Dr Ian Collen at NICILT Queen's University Belfast on behalf of British Council Wales. #LanguageTrendsWales #LanguageLearning #LanguageTeaching #BritishCouncilWales
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📚 It was inspiring to hear teachers from Morocco and the UK share how their school partnership is making a real difference. Through reading, students are building international connections, exploring new perspectives and creating a global reading community. UK secondary schools can now apply to partner with a school in Morocco and inspire young people to read for pleasure. ow.ly/OWlR50ZlVVt
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The Language Trends 2026 report is published today – and you can be among the first to hear the findings. Join us today, 4–5pm, as Vicky Gough and the report authors present this year's results, followed by an expert panel discussing what they mean for the future of languages education. Register here: bit.ly/4pFnFVb #LanguageTrends #MFL #LanguagesEducation #TeacherCPD
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📢 Be among the first to hear the findings from the Language Trends 2026 report. Join us on Wednesday 8 July, 4–5pm as Vicky Gough and the report authors from Queen's University Belfast present this year's results, followed by expert discussion on what they mean for the future of languages education. Register now: bit.ly/4pFnFVb #LanguageTrends #MFL #LanguagesEducation #TeacherCPD
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📣Languages teachers and leaders! Join us as @QUBelfast & @Schools_British launch the results of Language Trends 2026 England survey in this timely webinar. 🌐Free Webinar: Language Trends 2026 🗓️When: 8th July, 4pm 🖱️Register now: bit.ly/4sExEwE

NCLE CPD Webinars

An opportunity for you to join NCLE’s national community of languages teachers and explore some of the themes covered on the LEO platform alongside broader contextual and current issues.

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Consider the future of languages education & join us as @QUBelfast launch the results of Language Trends 2026 England survey in this timely webinar. 🌐Webinar: Language Trends 2026 🗓️When: 8th July, 4pm 🔗Book now for FREE: bit.ly/4sExEwE
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What does the future hold for languages education nationally? Join us for a webinar exploring the results from the Language Trends 2026 survey, funded by @BritishCouncil 🌐Free webinar: Language Trends 2026 🗓️When: 8th July 2026, 4-5pm 🔗Register now: bit.ly/4sExEwE
Promotional graphic for NCLE's Webinar on Language Trends. The graphic features text reading: 'Language Trends 2026. NCLE Webinar, 16:00, 8th July. Chaired by Vicky Gough (British Council). In collaboration with Queen's University Belfast'. The graphic also features the NCLE logo, the Queen's University logo, and the British Council logo. It also features the NCLE CPD Tree - a tree with a black trunk with colourful bubbles in various sizes coming off the branches.

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🌍 Where will languages take you? Join this inspiring online session on 30 June, 09:00–10:00, designed to show pupils the exciting opportunities that language learning can unlock, from travel and careers to new skills, friendships and experiences. Hear real stories from speakers across London about their language journeys and how languages have shaped their lives and work. Teachers can join live with their classes or access the recording afterwards. Register here: ow.ly/zwxV50ZcAT4
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