Entry for the 2010 Awards is now closed. To register your interest in applying for next years' Awards, please contact eal@cilt.org.uk

What is the European Award for Languages?
The European Award for Languages recognises creative ways to improve the quality of language teaching, motivate students and make the best of available resources. If you are involved in an innovative language-learning project,  why not apply for an Award?

The Award is a Europe-wide initiative supported by the European Commission through the Transversal programme. CILT, the National Centre for Languages, assisted by an advisory group, is the UK coordinator of the initiative which has recognised over 1,000 innovative projects across Europe since the end of its pilot phase in 1999. Projects applying for a UK Award can involve any language other than English and must be based in the UK.

Award-winning projects provide a potential source of inspiration for others, in different languages, contexts and even different countries. To date, over 130 UK projects have proved that such criteria can be met and that creative thinking can lead to improved teaching provision and learner achievement.

Read about the 2009 winners of the European Award for Languages.

What are the prizes?
In addition to the European Label, which can be used on corporate stationery, winners receive books, teaching resources or vouchers from a range of sponsors, including embassies and publishers. All winners also receive a certificate signed by the European Commissioner for Education and Culture. The Awards are presented at a prize-giving ceremony in the Summer.

Special prizes are given to the best projects involving French, German, Spanish and Italian as well as primary languages, languages for business and innovative use of technology.

Each year one of the winning projects is selected by the Mary Glasgow Language Trust to receive its annual award of £2,000.

How can I apply?
Applications are invited from schools, colleges, universities, businesses and other institutions engaged in foreign language initiatives, which are innovative, effective and replicable. Visit the applications section and either apply on-line or download the application form and send by e-mail or post.