Partner Events
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
Trinity College London Summer School: the speaking classroom.
Join Trinity College London Italy for our upcoming Summer School dedicated to developing effective speaking skills in the English language classroom. The course will take place 26–28 August 2026 in Brescia (Italy) and includes 25 hours of in-person training.
Designed for English teachers, the programme focuses on building students’ confidence and communicative competence through engaging, learner-centred activities. Over 3 days, participants will explore practical strategies to promote meaningful interaction, improve fluency and create supportive speaking environments.
The course combines theory with hands-on activities, offering ready-to-use ideas that can be immediately applied in the classroom. It also introduces approaches such as drama techniques and personalised storytelling to develop spoken communication.
Led by experienced Trinity trainers, the Summer School provides valuable opportunities for professional exchange and collaboration with fellow educators, helping teachers start the new school year with fresh ideas and renewed confidence.
From classroom to career: Building employability skills that last
In today’s rapidly changing world of work, employability skills such as communication, collaboration, adaptability and confidence are increasingly recognized as essential for long-term career success. Employers consistently highlight the importance of these transferable life skills, yet many young people report feeling underprepared and anxious as they move from education into employment. Bridging this gap requires learning experiences that go beyond academic knowledge and offer authentic opportunities to practise real-world skills.
Recent research from Trinity College London highlights the powerful role that performance and creative education can play in developing these capabilities. Through disciplines such as music, drama and dance, learners gain sustained practice in teamwork, problem-solving, presenting ideas and responding to feedback. These skills are difficult to replace through automation and are central to success in both work and life. Evidence shows that students with experience in performance-based learning demonstrate higher confidence and lower workplace anxiety, while teachers strongly value its impact on resilience and communication.
To explore these findings further, access Trinity College London’s Career-Ready White Paper here:
Swiss Exams
Swiss Exams Academy: Innovative. Convenient. Fast. Flexible
Swiss Exams Academy offers a flexible online preparation programme designed to support candidates preparing for the Linguaskill exam.
- Evaluation of Business English language skills from A1 to C2
- Multilevel testing – everyone receives a certificate
- The language certificate for the world of work and school
Swiss Exams Academy offers structured preparation courses to help you achieve your exam goals within 6 weeks.
Contact us: info@swiss-exams.ch or 052 209 04 50
Find out more here: Swiss Exams Academy and Linguaskill
CEL-Cambridge English Languages
Cambridge English Digital in Switzerland from mid-March 2025!
CEL-Cambridge English Languages cambridgetesting.ch
This new way of delivering computer-based exams will open a door for schools and institutions to easily find suitable dates and times along with overall efficiency and flexibility. For more information, or if you wish to inform us of your dates, please contact us.
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We are delighted to announce Cambridge English Digital (computer-based) qualifications in our CEL-Cambridge English Languages Bern centre and our CEL-Cambridge English Languages Geneva centre.
ZHAW Zürich School of Applied Linguistics
New Certificate of Advanced Studies in Translation, Localisation and AI
The IMK Institute of Multilingual Communication is pleased to announce the launch of its new certificate course, which begins on 24 October.
The CAS in Translation, Localisation and AI equips language professionals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving language industry. Participants gain practical expertise in translation, localisation, terminology management, revision, subtitling, and transcreation, while working with texts from business, legal, and technical fields. The program also introduces the latest AI-based language technologies, including CAT tools, machine translation, and prompting with LLM-based systems, enabling participants to apply digital tools effectively and critically in professional contexts.
Combining theory with hands-on workshops, the CAS strengthens intercultural communication skills and prepares participants to manage translation and localisation projects with confidence and quality awareness. It is an attractive opportunity both for experienced language professionals and for those with little prior translation experience who wish to build a solid foundation, explore different career paths in the language industry, and develop future-oriented competencies in a growing international field.
Find more information here
ChatGPT, Bard & Co.: Robots sitting in your classroom
The rise of automatic text generation (ATG) presents new challenges in the classroom. However, drawing on experiences made in study programs in translation, we can provide you with insights into the technology, its potential and risks – and discuss how it can be integrated into your teaching. Find more information here.
IUED@school (in German)
This new initiative from the ZHAW Institute of Translation and Interpreting offers in-school workshops for secondary school teachers at no cost. The current workshop is ChatGPT, Bard & Co: When the machine sits on the school desk.
ETS Global
TOEFL iBT enhancements: Research-driven, authentic and fair.
The updated TOEFL iBT builds on more than 60 years of leadership in language assessment and is grounded in one of the most robust research foundations in the field. Every task, rubric and score is validated through decades of psychometric research and large-scale global field testing, ensuring results teachers can trust.
TOEFL iBT now measures how students truly use English in academic life.
A hybrid construct approach assesses core language foundations grammar, syntax, pronunciation and real communicative ability. Tasks such as participating in an interview, writing an email and reading daily-life passages reflect authentic academic and everyday communication, all grounded in second-language acquisition research.
Fairness and reliability remain central.
The multistage adaptive design precisely measures each learner’s level, while rigorous equating ensures scores are globally consistent across test forms, locations and delivery modes. The result is a TOEFL iBT score that accurately, reliably and fairly represents students’ academic English ability—anywhere in the world.
Organize TOEFL iBT® webinars for your students with us
We offer free student webinars for educational institutions on an individual basis. In the interactive sessions, we provide practical information to help your students ace the TOEFL iBT test: insights on content, format, prep resources, strategies, registration, and more.
Contact: Dr Cynthia Werner, cwerner@etsglobal.org
TOEFL® TestReady™: Tailored Learning and Realistic Mock Tests for Your Students
ETS has launched the TOEFL TestReady™ platform which provides students with a comprehensive access to prepare for TOEFL iBT®. It offers an AI powered individualised study plan, provides practice material and feedback and many more exciting features to enhance English communication skills and earn the best TOEFL iBT score.
4 main features of the TOEFL TestReady™ platform:
- Tailored learning through personalized practices designed to address specific needs
- Simulation of real exam conditions with mock tests which cover all sections of the TOEFL
- Access to resources through shop section -TOEFL study essentials in one curated space
- User-friendly Interface
Click here to meet the TOEFL TestReady™ platform!
Pearson
Creative students are worth gold in a world of AI.
Courses that develop English and essential human skills
Nurturing human skills – especially creativity, matters more than ever. AI can be extremely helpful in learning, but there is still much that only humans can do: think critically, feel deeply, collaborate effectively, create meaningfully and grow in unique ways.
English lessons offer a great opportunity for students to strengthen their creative muscles. With the help of Pearson solutions, this becomes both natural and effective.
How is it done in our courses?
- Through projects – students work together to create presentations, videos or podcasts in English, boosting both creativity and communication skills.
- Through role-play activities – students practise speaking in a playful and creative context.
- Through writing tasks – such as short stories, business presentations, poems or blogs in English, encouraging imagination and language development.
And there are much more than these three examples. Request free sample copies to evaluate yourself.
Why is it important not to overlook human skills?
- Students develop out-of-the-box thinking
- They learn in ways that suit them best
- They learn how to create something new and unique
Discover Pearson solutions and what makes them special with the help of our language expert Mary S. Meet her at the Pearson stand at the 2026 ETAS Annual Conference or contact her via email.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
English File 5th Edition Swiss Packs: now with more video, more confidence.
Bring your lessons to life with English File fifth edition Swiss Packs, now available from Beginner to Advanced Plus. Every File features embedded video for grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and skills development, helping learners communicate confidently inside and outside the classroom.
Motivate students with authentic, contemporary topics and a proven methodology shaped by years of teacher feedback. A new drama video story at Elementary to Intermediate adds narrative drive while introducing high‑frequency functional and social English.
With more video, richer skills work and exclusive Colloquial English at higher levels, English File keeps you and your students talking.
Get in touch with our local consultant Sara Stevens (sara.stevens@oup.com) if you have any questions or to book a meeting.
Browse the digital brochure for more information and to access the 90-day free trial:
Explore the new English File Fifth Edition Upper‑intermediate – free trial now live!
The upper‑intermediate level of English File, Fifth Edition, is ready for you to discover. Many components across the four higher levels are already available to purchase, with the remaining materials arriving by June – making it the perfect time to start planning for the next school year.
What’s new?
Build exam confidence
Every higher‑level print Student Book now includes access to short, focused Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing activities on Oxford English Hub – ideal for developing genuine exam skills.
Authentic colloquial English interviews
Bring real‑world language into your classroom with exclusive interviews featuring well‑known personalities and subject specialists, designed to spark engagement and deepen understanding.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the latest resources and see how they can enhance your teaching.
Bell School
Join our Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate to equip you with the skills and knowledge to teach English to children and teenagers in the age range 7 – 16. For more information visit www.bell-school.ch or call +41 22 749 16 00.
Flying Teachers
International teaching qualifications: CELTA, DELTA, Bridge CELTA to SVEB
Flying Teachers helps you to unlock a world of exciting teaching opportunities.
- CELTA certificate is your passport to success! Whether you’re a seasoned educator, looking for an internationally recognised qualification to support your experience, or just starting out, CELTA offers a comprehensive programme that focuses on both theory and practical teaching methods.
- Experienced teachers can then move on to do the DELTA diploma, which hones your teaching skills and opens new doors in the TEFL world. We now also offer the Delta Module One exam.
- The Bridge from CELTA to SVEB. The SVEB is a Swiss teaching qualification popular with many employers and this 2-day course in English gives you the chance to add a valuable certificate to your CV.
Don’t miss this chance to obtain the globally recognised Cambridge qualifications! Apply today!
For more information about the course follow this link.
Cambridge
Linguaskill awarded the ALTE Q-mark: A quality benchmark for English testing
Cambridge’s online English proficiency exam, Linguaskill, has been awarded the ALTE Q-mark, a prestigious quality label from the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE). This recognition confirms that Linguaskill meets the highest European standards in language assessment.
Following a rigorous external audit, Linguaskill successfully met all 18 core quality requirements of ALTE’s quality management framework. The audit highlighted the test’s reliability, validity and consistency of results, as well as its strong quality assurance processes across the entire test lifecycle and its effective use of technology.
Commenting on the award, Vincent Folny, Chair of ALTE’s Standing Committee, said the Q-mark “provides assurance that the assessment meets high standards of quality in test design, administration, scoring and stakeholder communication”, reinforcing trust in the test’s validity and reliability.
Designed to assess real-world English skills for academic and professional contexts, Linguaskill delivers fair, accurate results aligned to the CEFR, up to the highest levels. For teachers and institutions, the ALTE Q-mark is a clear guarantee of quality, credibility and confidence in assessment.
Read more about how and why the ALTE Q-Mark was awarded here:
Macmillan English
Global Teachers’ Festival
In case you missed the Global Teachers’ Festival in February you can still access the recordings. The festival included a series of 20 teacher training sessions on topics such as international Englishes, inclusion, befriending distractions, the science of learning, exploring cultures, social and emotional learning, self-reflection, and more.
Macmillan Education
Matura reforms made manageable.
Spring is here, and many of us are already daydreaming about our summer holidays. We’re also beginning to look ahead to the new school year, and with it, the upcoming updates to the Swiss curriculum.
With this in mind, we would like to introduce Global Innovators, our brand new seven-level coursebook series. Its balanced skills syllabus andstrong alignment with the Matura reform are designed to help you feel prepared, inspired and excited for the term ahead.
To find out more, please contact us at Switzerland@MacmillanEducation.com.
Global Innovators
Global Innovators is a brand new British English course for teens and young adults that combines balanced language skills and logical grammar progression with life skills development, and exam preparation in a fresh, visually appealing design.
Its unique design-thinking approach helps students become confident communicators, critical thinkers and globally minded citizens of the world. Activities encourage learners to solve real-world challenges, fostering creativity, empathy and collaboration. Carefully structured tasks strengthen language proficiency while developing problem-solving skills that matter beyond the classroom.
Life skills help teachers to align with upcoming Matura reform and adaptive practice ensures inclusivity for all students.
Help your students design their lives for success – academically and beyond.
Discover Global Innovators: Take a tour
Request free samples: Get in touch
Macmillan archive
Macmillan Webinar Archive
Did you miss recent webinars by Macmillan? No worries, you can see past events in the Macmillan Webinar archive, including Exams and Teenagers: Facing the Facts, Seven Tips for Setting Up an Exam Preparation Course, When is a Mistake and Mistake, and When is it a Learning Opportunity?, How to Develop Global Skills with Pre-school Children and more.
ingold
A large range of teacher resources.
These materials have been designed to be used in any teaching situation. Learners of all ages and levels will enjoy the light-hearted and fun activities. For your students, Eli Publishing provides flashcards, role-plays, mini-plays and dramatization activities, short stories in song version, karaoke DVDs, materials for grammar consolidation, revision, vocabulary study, and a whole range of resources to develop learners’ speaking and writing skills.
Bestseller and News
Would you like to teach your students the English language in an entertaining way? Then you’ve come to the right place, because verbs, idioms and vocabulary are our thing. You can also use intercultural topics, texts and tasks to prepare your learners for communicating in English in the real world.
These ideal products are the perfect guide.
Oxford Reading Club
2-week free trial access to Oxford Reading Club
Oxford Reading Club offers a smart way to read digital graded readers by Oxford University Press. There are books at every level, games, self-evaluations, listening activities and more.
More information and free trial
Oxford Learning Exchange
Share your views and and help shape the future of English language teaching and learning! The English Learning Exchange, OUP’s global online research community for those working in English language teaching, invites teachers to join in a variety of research activities. By becoming a member, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape how OUP supports English language educators across the world, and earn rewards for your participation.
Join the Oxford Learning Exchange
Oxford Test of English
Become an Oxford Test of English approved test centre!
The Oxford Test of English is an adaptive, 100% online, flexible English assessment solution for test takers who wish to prove their English proficiency.
The new Oxford Test of English Advanced reports at a higher level (B2-C1) for professional or academic opportunities. It is officially recognised by the University of Oxford and accepted by educational institutions worldwide.
If you are interested in becoming a test centre or finding out more, please click on the button below to fill in the short form, and we’ll be in touch to discuss our application process.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your local relationship consultant Sara Stevens at sara.stevens@oup.com.