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Application procedure
Applications are invited from schools, colleges, universities, businesses
and other institutions engaged in foreign language initiatives, which
are innovative, effective and replicable.
Criteria
Judges will be looking for projects, based in traditional
or innovative learning environments, which bring its participants added
value in terms of competence and motivation.
Projects should be as comprehensive as possible, reaching beyond small
groups of learners. Evidence of institution-wide support for the project
and indeed its overall impact would also strengthen applications.
Projects can involve any language other than English, but should include
an international dimension. Award-winning initiatives will serve as a
potential source of inspiration for projects in other contexts, languages
and even other countries.
For projects to be eligible for an Award they must demonstrate that they
are:
Innovative
The initiative involves a new method, approach or resource, which improves
on previous provision.
Effective
The project is underpinned by verifiable progress towards learner targets.*
Replicable
The initiative can be replicated in other contexts, with potential for
growth and development.
* NB: New projects that have not been operational for long enough to
produce the intended outcomes will not be eligible for an Award at this
stage.
How to apply
Either apply on-line or download the application form and send by e-mail or by post. Applicants will be required to answer a number of questions about their project, including:
What are the aims of the project?
When was it started and how is it funded?
What is the main language involved in your project?
Does the project involve ICT?
What are the project activities?
What has the project achieved so far?
What else is planned to develop the project?
How could this project be replicated in other contexts?
Any supporting evidence for consideration by the judging panel (photos, resources etc) should be sent to the EAL team at the address below and can be returned at the end of the judging process.
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Application deadline: 30th January 2009
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Please click here to download an application form.
Entries and enquiries
EAL 2008
CILT The National Centre for Languages
3rd Floor
111 Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HR
Fax: 020 7379 5082
Email: eal@cilt.org.uk
What happens after I submit
my application?
You will receive an e-mail acknowledgement from CILT, the National Centre for Languages usually within ten working days of application.
In early March 2009, a panel of judges will convene to select a shortlist from the applications.
You will be informed by mid March 2009 whether or not your project has been shortlisted. If so, one or more members of the panel will arrange to visit your institution in order to see the project in action and/or speak to teachers and learners involved. Project visits will take place between early March and end of May 2009.
Winners will be notified by 22 May 2009. The winners prize giving ceremony will take place at the endof June 2009.
The deliberations of the panel of judges are confidential and CILT, the National Centre for Languages is unable to enter into any discussion about their conclusions.
