National Consortium for Languages Education
UCL Institute of Education
Welcome
The National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) is the flagship national programme for languages education in England. We aim to raise the profile of languages and strengthen language teaching and learning through evidence-based professional learning.
Our work is structured around three mutually reinforcing strands:
- Language Educators Online (LEO): the new free online professional learning platform for languages teachers;
- Language Networks: schools-led Strategic Learning Networks connecting teachers and school leaders in communities of practice; and
- National Priority Projects: led by the Learning Networks, driving change by addressing regional needs through research-informed action on the ground.
Professor Li Wei, Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education, discusses how NCLE is working to re-energize languages education.
“The NCLE supports the mission-led government in its intention to break down barriers of opportunity for all children and young people. We believe that languages education is transformative and plays a crucial role in raising aspirations and developing the potential of every child.”
– Bernardette Holmes MBE, NCLE Director