Skip to main content

British Council

  • Home
  • Learn English
    • Learn English Online
    • English for adults
    • English for kids and teens
    • Corporate English Solutions
    • Websites for learners
    • Website for teachers
    • Study English in the UK
  • Exams
    • IELTS
    • English Exams
    • Global Exams Services
    • International School Qualifications
  • Study and work abroad
    • Study and train in the UK
    • Study and work outside the UK
    • Alumni UK
    • Coronavirus (Covid-19) – the response from our Study and Work Abroad programmes
  • School and teacher resources
    • Find classroom resources
    • Partner with a school
    • Support for language teaching
    • Learning Sectors
    • UK-Ukraine school partnerships
    • Employ a language assistant at your school, college or university
    • Get accreditation for your school
    • Develop your skills
    • International Education Week
    • Stories from the classroom
    • Schools Connect
    • COP climate negotiation simulation events
    • Plan ahead
  • English, education and arts
    • Our work in arts
    • Our work in education
    • Our work in English and assessment
      • Our work in teaching English
      • English Programmes
      • The ELTons
        • ELTons Innovation Awards 2024 finalists
        • Apply for an award
        • What are the ELTons?
      • English qualifications and assessment
      • Industry research and innovation in English
    • Our libraries
      • Guide to the Digital Library
      • Library events
    • Research and insight
    • Contact us
  • Show search
    Close search
Audience members at an ELTons awards ceremony

The ELTons

Celebrating innovation in English language teaching

Learn more about the ELTons

The ELTons showcase innovation in English language teaching globally

Do you want to learn about the most innovative and ground-breaking products and services in English language teaching and learning?

The ELTons shine a spotlight on innovation across the sector through our global awards and the newly created ELTons Festival of Innovation. We celebrate those that are finding new ways to help English language learners and teachers around the world to achieve their goals.

Join us as we showcase a diverse range of products, services, and initiatives breaking new ground in English language teaching.

Sign up below to be kept up to date with all ELTons news and updates.

  • The ELTons Festival of Innovation

    New for 2024, the ELTons Festival of Innovation celebrates the breadth of innovation in English language teaching, learning and assessment. Whether you're an English language teaching professional, or just interested in how English language learning might help you achieve your goals, there's something for everyone. Join us as we enter a new era of the ELTons.

  • ELTons winner branding

    ELTons Innovation Awards 2024 winners

    The ELTons Award winners have been announced. Learn about the winners in each award category and the innovative products and services they have created to enhance English language teaching and learning.

  • ELTons Innovation Awards 2024 finalists

    The ELTons Awards finalists have been announced. Learn about the finalist for each award category and the innovative products and services they have created to enhance English language teaching and learning.

  • ELTons awards ceremony attendees

    Apply for an award

    Learn about making a submission for the ELTons Awards. Innovations can be submitted to one of five categories, as well as a Judges’ Special Commendation. There is also an Outstanding Achievement Award. We’ve created guidelines to help you submit the best application possible. You’ll also find a webinar recording to give you best practice tips and to answer your questions.

  • ELTons awards ceremony attendees

    What are the ELTons?

    The ELTons are a unique opportunity to celebrate your revolutionary product or service on a global stage. They’re the only international awards for innovation in English language teaching and learning, culminating the ELTons Festival of Innovation. Use this opportunity to learn about innovations being used elsewhere in the world.

Want to be kept up to date with the latest ELTons news?

Sign up for ELTons news using the form below. Please note, all fields marked with and asterisk (*) are mandatory.

The ELTons are taking a break in 2025 but you can register below to stay in the loop with the latest updates.


© 2025 British Council

The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).