A selection of language-related events. Does not claim to be comprehensive or represent the views of SCILT.
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Leeds
The British Deaf Association (BDA) is excited to invite you to our upcoming BSL Conference on 17 & 18 July in Leeds.
This year marks 135 years of the BDA, and as we reflect on our rich history, we also look forward to shaping the future. We are very excited to bring together the government, MPs, linguists, professionals, policymakers, families, Deaf leaders, and the wider British Sign Language (BSL) community to celebrate our language, share knowledge, and shape the future. Your participation will be instrumental in driving forward the policies and initiatives that will ensure a more inclusive and empowered future for all.
Visit the website for full programme details and to register for the event.
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Glasgow
Join us for another professional development day at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow on Saturday 6 September. This event is aimed at teachers of German who teach in secondary school.
The event will provide informative workshops, practical tips and hands-on materials to effectively motivate young learners, and chances to network with other German teachers.
Visit the website for more information and to register attendance at the free event.
Online
Language Explorers Scotland (LES) is designed to inspire learners before they make their senior phase subject choices, providing them with the motivation and insights to embrace the world of languages.
This innovative programme offers learners in S2 and S3 a unique opportunity to connect with university students who are passionate about languages and multiculturalism. LES is about igniting a passion for languages and exploring the world of possibilities that open up when young people invest in language learning.
You can find out more about the programme on our LES webpage and visit the website via the link above to register for the 2025-26 LES information session. Please note that applications will be open to schools after the information session. Join us in shaping the next generation of language learners!
Online / Paris
The Franco-British Youth Ocean Conference (27-28 November 2025) invites S4-S5 French learners to participate in a fully funded environmental initiative.
Five Scottish schools will send 6 pupils and 2 teachers each to collaborate with French peers in a COP simulation focused on ocean sustainability. This exciting opportunity - part of France's "Year of the Sea" - allows pupils to enhance language skills while tackling marine environmental challenges through international collaboration. The programme includes pre-event webinars, a conference in Paris, plus the chance to develop lasting school partnerships.
Applications welcome from all Scottish secondary schools, particularly those in coastal communities.
Visit the website for more information and to express interest by 4 June.
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