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Next Generation Nigeria

Next Generation Nigeria explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Nigeria as the country celebrates 60 years of independence and responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The role of tertiary education in development: A rigorous review of the evidence

We present a rigorous review of the nature, scope and strength of evidence regarding the role of TE in development in low- and lower-middle income countries.

Next Generation Italy

Next Generation Italy explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country how they view their role, and that of Italy, in Europe and the wider world.

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Next Generation Vietnam

Next Generation Vietnam explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people from across the country in the face of rapid social and political change.

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Language Trends 2020

July 2020: our annual survey of primary and secondary schools in England, finding out about the current state of language teaching and learning.

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English language provision to displaced and marginalised youth in Jordan's nonformal education sectors

Where does language learning take place in refugee hosting communities in Jordan? This report explores challenges in delivery of education in informal and nonformal contexts.

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Report on language learning in refugee host communities in Jordan

What are the challenges language learners face in a refugee context in Jordan?

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Digital Engagement with Refugees and Host Communities report – Jordan 2020

What are the influencing factors that enable sustained engagement with digital resources in refugee and host communities in Jordan?

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Next Generation Zimbabwe

January 2020 Next Generation Zimbabwe explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country. It looks at their views on the opportunities available to them, their interaction with family and friends, their values, and how they view Zimbabwe and its place in the world, specifically in light of the change following the 2017 election.

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Boys studying modern foreign languages at GCSE report

A report on the current state of language learning by boys in UK schools.

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Read our new report on skill sharing and curriculum use in the Connecting Classrooms programme

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