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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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International perceptions of the teaching excellence and student outcomes framework (TEF): an indicative study

A small research study to gather international perceptions of UK higher education especially with regard to the 'Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework' (TEF).

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Language Trends 2019

July 2019: 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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The state of higher education in Syria pre-2011

A report based on interviews with Syrian academics living in exile in Turkey and university staff and students still working or studying inside Syria.

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Knowledge diplomacy in action

What can we learn from cases where higher education and research institutions have led initiatives that build multilateral relations?

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Language Trends 2018

June 2018: The latest report charts the health of language teaching in England.

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The Shape of Global Higher Education (Volume 3)

May 2018: This report considers the policy environment in 43 countries and the extent to which national systems support international collaboration in higher education

Language Trends 2016/2017

March 2017: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.

Language Trends 2015/2016

March 2016: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.

Language Trends 2014/2015

March 2015: This report charts the health of language teaching in England.

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

Read the ‘Unlocking a world of potential' report from Connecting Classrooms

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Read our reports on English language use in higher education

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