We have launched a unique programme on Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA) aiming to advance Initial English Language Teacher Education (IELTE), improve Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and promote Inclusive Educational practices and policies across the education system.
In Kazakhstan, we plan to focus on capacity building of English language teacher training course designers to support the continuing professional development of English language teachers in schools. This activity is supported by the National Centre of Professional Development ‘Orleu’ and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
We are recruiting 20 candidates who will take part in a ten-day face-to-face training course and develop five English language teacher training courses under the guidance of UK experts from the Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE).
The training will be delivered at the beginning of December in Astana and all participation costs will be covered by the British Council.
During the training, participants will acquire the knowledge, tools and methodologies necessary to develop effective and impactful continuing professional development courses tailored to the needs of English language teachers and aligned with recognised standards and best practices in English language teaching.
The training will be conducted in an interactive format and participants will start applying their skills in the design of five CPD courses for English language teachers. Following the training, participants will be expected to finalise the courses by the end of March 2025 to ensure their smooth assessment and listing in the Ministry of Education/ORLEU register of courses.
The trained course designers will become the official pool of course designers for ORLEU and the British Council for at least five years (until 2030) and may be called up to design courses within this period (for a separate fee).
Eligibility criteria
Participants should:
- have an education diploma in teaching English as a foreign Language (college, university)
- have a high level of fluency in reading, writing and speaking English – at least level B2 and preferably C1
- have overall experience of teaching English for at least ten years, with at least three years as a public school teacher
- have previous experience in CPD course design or training in-service teachers (desirable)
- be available to participate in the ten-day training course in Astana in December
- be committed to finalise their course design by March 2025
- be committed to design courses in future until 2030.
Applications open on 7 October and close on 21 October 2024 (23.59 Astana time).
Timeline
| 7 October 2024 | Applications open |
| 21 October 2024 | Applications close (23.59 Astana time) |
| 25 October 2024 | Shortlisting of applications |
| 4 November 2024 | Announcement of results |
| 1–15 December 2024 | Ten-day face-to-face training in Astana |
| January – March 2025 | Finalise CPD courses with NILE mentors (part of capacity building programme) |
| January 2025 – December 2030 | Support British Council and ORLEU with course design (for a separate fee) |
How to apply
To take part in the training course, complete the online application form by Monday 21 October 2024 (23.59 Astana time). Participation is free.
We aim to shortlist candidates by 25 October 2024.
The British Council reserves the right to request documents/evidence and conduct short interviews to ensure the appropriate level of English and competencies.