We can help you use the framework to:
- identify the right training and development for your teachers of English
- deliver courses in partnership
- develop a CPD programme for your teachers of English that will help raise standards in your schools
Through the framework, you can also identify ways to help teachers develop their professional behaviours in the main areas of English language teaching:
- planning lessons and courses
- understanding learners
- conducting the lesson
- evaluating and assessing learning
- knowing the subject
- managing professional development
British Council CPD Framework for teachers of English - the stages
| 1 Starting |
You are a trainee teacher of English taking initial training or you are not qualified as an English teacher but working as one. |
| 2 Newly-qualified |
You are a qualified teacher of English in your first two years of practice, who is putting initial training into practice. |
| 3 Developing |
You are a practising qualified teacher of English with more than two years of experience, and still want to consolidate your essential skills. |
| 4 Proficient |
You are an experienced qualified teacher of English with strong all-round knowledge and competence as a teacher. |
| 5 Advanced |
You are a highly experienced qualified teacher, who comfortably takes on leading roles, such as mentoring, and may be planning to develop more specialist skills. |
| 6 Specialist |
You are a practising specialist, such as a teacher trainer, materials writer, syllabus & curriculum developer, head of department/manager, testing expert, adviser on ELT issues (primary, secondary, vocational etc.), researcher. |