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UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus study scheme from 2027, six years after announcing it would end its participation as part of a deal to leave the European Union (EU). Britons will be able to spend a year studying at European universities as part of their UK degree...

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UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme

The UK will rejoin the Erasmus scheme for students from 2027, the government confirms, six years after ending its participation as part of Brexit Students in the UK will be able to spend a year in Europe as part of their degree courses without paying extra fees, and...

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University cuts in Languages

Reports from the East Midlands of plans at Universities to cut their Languages degree courses have been widely reported: Leicester (BBC report): University could close courses and reduce staff Nottingham: (Guardian report): University of Nottingham considers axing...

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Language Learning Journal Special

LLJ Special A new Special Issue of  Language Learning Journal (LLJ) has been published online on themes within the ongoing Curriculum and Assessment Review. Language Education in the Curriculum. Titles: Rethinking language education in the school curriculum in England...

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ALL Statement on 2025 GCSE results

The welcome adjustments in June 2024 which brought grading in GCSE French and German in line with GCSE Spanish continue in 2025 for this last year of the existing GCSE specification. Originally announced in 2019, the first phase was implemented in 2023 and the final...

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ALL Statement on 2025 A level results

ALL Statement on 2025 A level results ALL President, Judith Rifeser, speaking about this year’s A and AS results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland said, “Congratulations to all those receiving their A Level languages exam results today. Huge thanks to all the...

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Language Trends 2025 is live!

Language Trends England 2025 surveyed teachers at more than 1,000 primary, secondary and independent schools to provide an up-to-date picture of language education in England. Now in its 23rd edition, the report builds on findings from 2024, which revealed that six in...

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Languages Celebration

Languages celebration at Secondary level Picture the scene: parents, carers, students, teachers and families all mingling and building connections over conversations about one thing that we all have in common – language. Please click here to read the full article.

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