New Directions 2025

Since 2013, New Directions has brought together language assessment experts, educators and policy makers in various regional settings. In 2025, we're expanding our reach and inviting participants from around the world to join us virtually for a truly global conversation.

These online events will connect educational communities across the world to explore the evolving landscape of language testing, and the challenges and opportunies created in a digital age.

Whether you're a long-time attendee or new to the New Directions community, we look forward to sharing ideas, research and insights with you on this new global stage.

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What is New Directions?

New Directions is the British Council's conference spotlighting the latest trends, tools and thinking in English language testing and assessment. Find out more about the conference.