News & Events

In memory of our outstanding alumna, Erica Dirou, NILE and the University of Chichester are proud to invite applications to the 2025 scholarship for the NILE Masters in Professional Development for Language Education (MAPDLE), validated by the University of Chichester, awarded each calendar year to an English Language Teacher or Teacher Trainer working in Egypt.

12 May 2025 | Hanna K Furre

This year, NILE celebrates 30 years in English Language teaching.

In celebrating, we would like to reach as many English Language professionals as possible, and we've decided to run no less that 30 events in 30 locations. Join us for NILE: 30@30!

12/01/2025 | Hanna Furre

From 2^nd April 2025 most nationals (including European nationals) will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. Find out how and when to apply before travelling to your course in Norwich.

22 January 2025| Hanna K. Furre

To ensure high standards in language education, all aspects of NILE's face-to-face operation in Norwich are inspected regularly by both the British Council and Eaquals. In 2024 re-accreditation was confirmed by both organisations, with excellent feedback from the inspectors.  

1/12/2024 | Hanna Furre

NILE offers a wide range of live online workshops run by experienced specialist Consultant Trainers. View our wide variety of available topics here.

24 October 2024 | Susi Pearson

This autumn we celebrate our 100th successful CertPT graduate. Rachel Head joined her NILE Online course in April this year, and passed both the NILE course and her CertPT assignments with flying colours.

At  the same time, Trinity has launched their impact study of the CertPT qualification, and we pleased to be able to share this report now.  

29/10/2024 | Hanna Furre

NILE and University of Chichester are proud to announce that the 2024 recipient of the Erica Dirou Scholarship is Asmaa Othman. The award committee was impressed by her proactivity in education both within Egypt and internationally.

31 May 2024 | Martyn Clarke

NILE Director Thom Kiddle’s ninth trip to Uzbekistan was a hugely productive mix of events and activities this May, followed by the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding with the Uzbek Minister of Preschool and School Education at the Uzbek Embassy in London. 

25 May 2024 | Thom Kiddle

It is a pleasure to announce that British Council Colombia and Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) now offer Colombian teachers professional development opportunities in Bogotá!

20 May 2024 | Hanna K. Furre

As video has become an integral part of language learning, learn how NILE can help you exploit the potential of teaching with authentic video materials.

2 May 2024 | Susi Pearson