Bringing language learning to life: Education professionals
The Diploma in Languages and International Communication is an exciting new qualification for students aged 14 to 19, which is due to be launched in schools from 2011. Blending theory and practice, this Diploma will show how languages can be applied at work and at leisure - bringing language learning to life. The innovative programme also proposes to teach young people intercultural skills, translation and interpreting skills, and will help them learn about the way language works to become independent language learners.
What this Diploma will mean for education professionals
Teachers and others delivering this Diploma will be given training and access to support resources and networks. It is being designed to appeal to students of all abilities and aspirations and will help them develop a range of practical and intellectual skills. Students taking the Diploma will receive a fully-rounded education, including the functional skills in English, maths and ICT and the thinking and learning skills that are particularly valued by employers and universities. Find out more about the Diploma in Languages and International Communication.
Professional support and development
CILT, the National Centre for Languages has also prepared a range of information and support for the Diploma in Languages and International Communication as well as the other Diplomas, including workshops. Visit CILT's website.
Gateway 4
The Diploma in Languages and International Communication will be taught from 2011 by local consortia - formed of schools, colleges, universities, employers, local authorities and other stakeholders. A three-stage selection process, known in 2009/10 as 'Gateway 4', reviews submissions from consortia interested in delivering the Diploma. Want to find out more about the Gateway process and delivering the Diploma?
Higher education
Interested in finding out how your higher education instutition can play a part in Diploma delivery? Or maybe you'd like to learn more about the skills and knowledge that Advanced Diploma students will develop? Read our information and advice for those in higher education.
Awarding Bodies
During 2009, we are developing information and guidance, including an Awarding Body Toolkit and FAQs, to help Awarding Bodies to develop this new qualification. Find out more on our Awarding Bodies page.
Can you help?
With your support, we can bring their language learning experience to life. We will be working with awarding bodies to develop this qualification. And we need education professionals from schools, colleges and higher education to support this Diploma. There are a number of ways you can get involved.
