CILT, the National Centre for Languages is to merge with the education charity CfBT Education Trust with effect from 7th April 2011.
Its branch in Cardiff, CILT Cymru, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, will continue to provide services to teachers in Wales by merging with the WJEC. The brands and core objectives of both CILT, the National Centre for Languages, and CILT Cymru will remain unaffected.
From 7th April 2011, the majority of CILT services including: the Graduate Teacher Programme, CILT Plus, the online membership community offering expert support and guidance on language learning, CPD and resources; and programmes currently funded by the DfE, will transfer as a unit to CfBT along with staff working on these activities and the CILT brand.