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Professional development inside UK classrooms.

Professional development for international educators. Participants observe live lessons in British schools, meet senior staff and deliver a lesson themselves, with structured feedback. Every programme is shaped around the group's subject, level and goals.

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A lecture theatre in Cambridge seen from the back, with a speaker at the front and participants taking notes
University of Cambridge, August 2026

/01At a glance

At a glance

Teachers on sofas and chairs in a workshop led by a UK language teacher standing at a whiteboard
A workshop with a UK language teacher, August 2026
Who
Working teachers and education leaders
Where
Cambridge and UK partner schools. The August 2026 programme included sessions at the University of Cambridge.
When
Dates agreed with each group. Classroom observation and teaching practice in UK schools depend on the dates falling in UK school term time (September to mid-July, outside school holidays).
Length
Typically 2 weeks
Group size
Varies from group to group
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation
Support
A local Bridges contact around the clock
Booking notice
At least three months before arrival. If you need a shorter timescale, ask us: it may be possible.

/02What participants do

What the programme includes

  1. 01

    Classroom observation

    Direct observation of live lessons in UK schools, when the programme falls in UK school term time.

  2. 02

    Professional dialogue

    Discussions with heads of department and school leaders about teaching methods, assessment and the challenges schools face.

  3. 03

    Teaching practice

    The chance to teach in a real classroom, followed by structured feedback from peers and mentors. Like observation, this depends on UK school term time.

  4. 04

    Academic sessions

    Sessions on the principles behind effective teaching. In August 2026, a group of English teachers attended sessions in a University of Cambridge lecture theatre, including one on how to design tests that are valid, reliable and fair.

  5. 05

    Practical workshops

    Experienced UK teachers model classroom techniques, from warm-up activities to ways of getting quieter students speaking. Then they hand over, and participants try each activity themselves.

  6. 06

    Visits for school leaders

    We arrange visits for school leaders and education delegations, with meetings tailored to what each group wants to learn. Visits like this are often where longer-term partnerships with UK schools begin.

Participants in a Cambridge lecture theatre, with a slide on the criteria for assessment
“Criteria for assessment”, University of Cambridge, August 2026
Teachers trying out a classroom activity together in a workshop room
Trying out classroom activities, August 2026

/03What we arrange

What we arrange

  1. 01 School visits, lesson observation and meetings with senior staff
  2. 02 Academic sessions and practical workshops
  3. 03 Hotel accommodation
  4. 04 Airport transfers and all transport in the UK
  5. 05 Meals, including dietary and medical requirements
  6. 06 A local Bridges contact around the clock
  7. 07 Pre-departure guidance and visa or ETA support letters

/04Case studies

Groups we have welcomed Groups we have welcomed

2026

Teacher Training · Cambridge

A lecture theatre in Cambridge seen from the back, with a speaker at the front and participants taking notes

English teachers from China train in Cambridge

Working English teachers from a multi-site English training school in China combined sessions at the University of Cambridge with practical workshops led by experienced UK language teachers.

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/05 Support and safeguarding

Supported from arrival to departure

A named Bridges contact is reachable 24 hours a day throughout the programme. School visits follow each partner school's visitor and safeguarding policy.

/06Enquiry

Bringing a group of teachers to the UK?

Talk to us about a programme built around your staff: their subjects, level and goals. We will send you an indicative programme and proposal within five working days.

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