English and school education

Who we are

Through our English and school education portfolio, we work globally with governments and partners to improve:

Teaching quality
English in education
Life skills for young people
Girls’ education

Our approach

We support inclusive and sustainable education reform. Our work empowers people with the English and life skills needed to thrive in a globalised world.

Strategic engagement

Our relationships on the ground and long-standing partnerships with governments, development partners, teaching professionals and the best of UK and overseas English language and school education expertise, complemented by our extensive record of innovation in programme design and implementation, make us a unique organisation to work with.

Work with us

We offer evidence-based programmes, global expertise, and trusted partnerships to support education transformation. Get in touch to explore how we can work together.

A circular diagram titled "Stages of Development" with concentric layers labeled Awareness, Understanding, Engagement, Integration. The outer ring contains areas of teacher professional development. On the right side of the image, there are photos of teachers in classroom settings, appearing in hexagonal frames.

Teaching quality

We address the urgent need to improve teaching quality, a cornerstone of better educational outcomes.

English in education

We focus on building capability in the English language, recognising its function as a global skill, and highlighting language as a fundamental aspect of foundational learning.

Life skills for young people

We support disadvantaged young people to develop relevant skills to transition to further studies or employment – including at times of conflict and crisis.

Girls' education

We are committed to expanding access to quality education for women and girls, addressing gender disparities in access, inclusion and learning outcomes.

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