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Integrating English into primary education world wide
1 July 2009
International delegates from education authorities and ministries attended English at School - an event hosted by Cambridge ESOL – the world’s leading provider of language assessment. Presenters from Europe, Latin America, Russia and North Africa outlined the positive impact of assessment in the classroom and the successful integration of English language teaching into the primary curriculum.
Michael Milanovic, CEO at Cambridge ESOL explains: “The event’s main goal was to bring together key global practitioners who are involved in policy design and the development of English in the compulsory education sector. It was an honour to welcome such a diverse range of industry experts; we had presenters from all corners of the globe at this event. Participants explored and shared knowledge, ideas and experiences associated with all aspects of assessment and learning in the compulsory education sector.”
Held at the Møller Centre in Cambridge – the event ran from the 12 – 14 June. Over the three days, delegates had the opportunity to engage with assessment experts and practitioners from across the globe. The calibre of international speakers attending the event shows a greater level of importance being placed on the standard of English language teaching and testing in the primary education sector world wide. Some delegates also used the opportunity to take a closer look at the UK's education system. A delegation from the Vietnamese ministry of Education visited two Cambridge Schools, St Matthew’s Primary and The Perse School.
