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Curriculum Comparison Phase 1

This project explores recent reforms in English language curricula in China, Korea and Japan.

Education as soft power: Why the UK’s International Education Strategy matters

What is the connection between UK schools, colleges, universities, and global influence? Hear from Michael Peak on the recent publication of the UK's International Education Strategy.

The impact of international study on perceptions

As more countries invest in global education, how can the UK maintain its advantage? This article examines what the latest Global Perceptions 2025 data means for the UK’s future influence.

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Creating a school-child-family evaluation rubric for evaluating children's plurilingual and intercultural competence in a Catalan primary school

Through an Assessment Research Grant, this study tested a rubric to assess plurilingual and intercultural competence at a Catalan primary school.

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Resilience in precarious times: early career researchers driving global collaboration

Reflections on international research collaboration through the ISPF Resilient Planet Symposium.

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Supporting visually impaired learners throughout learning and assessment

How can teachers make language learning fully accessible for visually impaired learners? Practical strategies show how inclusive materials, methods and assessments empower every student.

Next Generation Kazakhstan

Next Generation Kazakhstan provides an understanding of young people’s perceptions, aspirations, priorities and key needs in Kazakhstan today.

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Alumni Voices 2025: UK Graduates, Global Influence

Round 2 of the Alumni Voices study concluded in 2025. Find out the key findings and read the report.

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Language Trends England 2025

Language Trends England 2025 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England.

Arctic Capital and Indigenous Peoples: a Postcolonial Critique of an Ecologically Unequal Exchange

Dissertation of the runner up of New Voices in Cultural Relations Prize