In a powerful and timely story, Fatim Nikoulare, a young migrant who arrived in London as a teenager without a word of English shares how her story underscores the crucial role language education plays in integrating newcomers into society and…
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The UK remains the leading destination for English language teaching (ELT), but enrolments are stagnating—reaching only 70% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Industry experts urge schools to shift focus from purely academic offerings to more experiential, travel-based experiences that appeal…
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Mayarr Yanner, a 22-year-old Gangalidda woman, has returned to her hometown of Burketown in Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria to teach the Gangalidda language at Burketown State School. As a child, she questioned the relevance of learning Japanese in school; now,…
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A conference on promoting Gujarati language and culture in UK schools was recently held in London, organized by Gareth Thomas MP, the India All-Party Parliamentary Group, The 1928 Institute, and UCL. The event aimed to tackle the 44% decline in…
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Gwynedd Council in Wales plans to significantly reduce English-language education in local secondary schools to promote Welsh as the dominant language in classrooms. Under the proposal, around 70% of education would be delivered in Welsh, despite fewer than 30% of…
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The Scoil Spreagtha Irish language scheme, which supports over 15,000 pupils in 82 English-medium primary schools across Northern Ireland, is set to end in June 2025 due to lack of funding — a move school leaders are calling devastating. The…
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Powys councillors have approved plans to establish the first fully Welsh-medium secondary school in mid and south Powys at the Builth Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru. The decision aims to address concerns about inadequate Welsh-language provision in the region….
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Exchange programs between Chinese and American students are fostering deeper cultural understanding and friendships. Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Hebei, China, has been conducting reciprocal visits with sister schools in Iowa, USA, since 1997. This month, 102 American students and…
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Labour’s introduction of a 20% VAT on UK private school fees is pushing more British parents to consider international schools, particularly in Spain’s Costa del Sol. Marbella, with its established expat community and prestigious schools, is a key destination. These…
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