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February 27

New study shows the positive impact of Cambridge English on Estonian high school students

Cambridge University Press & Assessment has been working with the Estonian Ministry of Education since 2019 on a major English language programme in high schools across the country. To date more than 20,000 high-school students have taken C1 Advanced from Cambridge – but what impact is this having on school leavers? Graeme Harrison from Cambridge reflects on a research study which answers this and more.

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February 21

What is the impact of bilingual programmes in schools?

What is the impact of bilingual programmes in schools across the world? This is one of the key questions being explored by the impact evaluation team at Cambridge as part of their ongoing research. It was also high on the agenda at a recent meeting between Cambridge and representatives of the Regional Government of Madrid.

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December 16

What are the big trends in teaching Academic English?

Over three thousand English teachers and other educational professionals came together to discuss the latest trends for teaching Academic English. The Academic English Conference 2024 is an annual event organised by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

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December 5

Bestselling Cambridge author and series editor wins outstanding achievement award

Bestselling author Scott Thornbury, who writes in the English language teaching sector, has won an Outstanding Achievement award at the British Council ELTons Awards 2024.

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November 22

Supporting English teachers and leaders with integrating GenAI and more

GenAI, sustainability and integrated learning and assessment (ILA) were just some of the big topics discussed at a recent event for English teachers and educational leaders in Dublin.

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November 14

Better English support could help skilled refugees into UK healthcare roles

More tailored English language support could help the NHS tap into the fantastic skillsets offered by refugees and asylum seekers across the UK, according to a new report.

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November 14

English language boost for university students in Peru

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is collaborating with WeTALK in Peru to provide learning and assessment content for a major English language programme in the university sector.

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November 5

Inspiring English teacher film gets second award

A short film series, featuring inspiring English language teachers from around the world, has won its second award in a matter of months.

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November 1

Are you on the right level?

If you say a language exam or course is set at a certain level, how can you be sure? That was the focus of a recent conference in Spain attended by leading experts from the field of language learning and assessment.

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October 16

Mexico: Tourist guides find their way with Cambridge English

New and existing tourist guides in Mexico can now use selected Cambridge English exams to prove they have the essential English language skills needed for the job.

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