Teacher Training Courses

Innovate, Create, Educate: Modern Methodologies for Dynamic Classrooms

St Andrew’s College Language Schools is proud to present a dynamic, one-week teacher training course designed for educators looking to elevate their teaching skills. These courses are available both year round and during summer.
For who?Teachers of all levels
Duration20 hours over one week
LocationLondon, Edinburgh, Dublin
Extras1 Offsite Session
CertificateUpon completion
Registration Fee£50 (UK) €60 (Ireland)
Course£400 (UK) €450 (Ireland)
Accommodation (single en-suite)£345-£420 (UK) €420 (Ireland)

University of Greenwich – Avery Hill

Avery Hill Campus is locatedin Eltham, a historic suburb in Southeast London.

It is a lively, modern campus of the University of Greenwich

Course Dates

Friday 31st July – Friday 7th August

Friday 7th August – Friday 14th August

 

Newbattle Abbey College – Edinburgh

This ‘A’-listed building, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. Ancient rooms are coupled with first-class learning facilities, allowing students to enjoy a unique learning experience.

Course Dates

Thu 30th July – Thu 6th August

Thu 6th August – Thu 13th August

Thu 13th August – Thu 20th August

Thu 20th August – Thu 27th August

Marino Institue of Education – Dublin

Dublin, Ireland’s capital, is a city full of character, where centuries of history meet a lively, modern spirit. Famous for its Georgian streetscapes and vibrant neighborhoods, it has been home to world-renowned writers like James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett. Students can explore Trinity College to see the treasured Book of Kells or experience the energy of the Temple Bar district, known for its music and atmosphere. With its unique blend of culture, creativity, and charm, Dublin offers something memorable for everyone.

Course Dates

Wed 29th July – Wed 5th August

Wed 5th August – Wed 12th August

Wed 12th August – Wed 19th August

Wed 19th August – Wed 26th August

What sets this course apart?

This highly interactive programme dives into cutting-edge methodologies, explores the integration of AI in teaching, learning and assessment, and includes a dedicated session on supporting teacher wellbeing. Through collaborative activities and shared learning experiences, you’ll discover practical strategies that can be immediately applied to your teaching.

This Course Includes
  • Personalised learning: You will complete a pre-course needs analysis to ensure content is tailored to your goals and preferred learning styles.
  • Micro-teaching with feedback: You will have the opportunity to practise and refine your newly-covered teaching techniques in a supportive, low-pressure environment through micro-teaching. You will receive targeted, constructive feedback from peers and instructors to boost your confidence in the modern classroom.
  • Future-ready skills: You will gain knowledge and practical skills to effectively integrate AI-driven technologies into your teaching
    practices, enabling you to enhance student learning outcomes and develop your own teaching materials.
  • Wellbeing support: You will learn strategies to maintain balance, and thrive in your teaching career.

Join us for summer 2026!

Connect with like-minded educators and to expand your teaching skills to reflect relevant and modern educational approaches. During the week, you will have the opportunity to take learning outside of the classroom in an organised excursion.

You’ll also have plenty of free time for relaxation, socialising, cultural exploration, and discovering new places.

"The curriculum is varied and dynamic, there are lots of different activities which help engage students throughout the lesson."
David Jolly, Academic Manager
"There is a great mixture of nationalities, students come to improve their English not only from Europe, but from the whole world."
Olga Ulianova, Group Leader (Russia)
"The teachers are very cooperative and constantly in touch with the group leaders, accommodations are comfortable and clean, food is good and varied, activities are well organised and engaging. Staff are collaborative and do their best to meet the needs of students and group leaders."
Rosy Bonuomo, Group Leader (Italy)
"I was eager to take part in this experience again. It's so nice to have te campus all together because it helps community life to grow - you have large spaces where you can share your experience. I really like the academic part, the school is really well done."
Lucia, Group Leader (Italy)
"Our promise is to enable all students who study with us to ‘live the language’ during their stay in the friendly, cultural and beautiful places of the United Kingdom and to ensure a safe quality learning experience that will be remembered for a lifetime."
The Team at St Andrew’s College Language Schools
Live the Language, Love the Language! At St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, we celebrate diversity in every form. We welcome students from all cultures and backgrounds, supported by passionate, multicultural staff who bring their own unique perspectives to our community. Together, we create a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Through dynamic English language teaching and immersive cultural programmes, we foster meaningful connections and empower students and staff to develop skills for life. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability, continually evolving to make a positive impact in every aspect of our work With us, learning goes beyond the classroom - every moment is an opportunity to grow, explore, and truly ‘Live the Language.’
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