CILT is introducing some brand new awards for students in the 14-19 age group. There will be five different categories as outlined below and in each category a Gold, Silver and Bronze prize will be awarded.

The awards are being sponsored by ABC Awards, AQA, Cactus Language, Capital L,  Edexcel, GCHQ, OCR, Open University, Oxford University Press, Sports Leaders and the University of Birmingham.

Category 1: The National Award for Excellence in Advanced Language Learning for students 16-19. 
This award is aimed at advanced level language learners on courses such as AS and A2 but could also include other advanced courses such as Asset Languages or Institute of Linguist advanced courses. It could also include students on Open University YASS courses.
Gold: £400 plus a specialist software package from the Open University and a chance to shadow a languages undergraduate at the University of Birmingham.
Silver: £200 and a chance to shadow a languages undergraduate at the University of Birmingham.
Bronze: £150 and a chance to shadow a languages undergraduate at the University of Birmingham.

Category 2: The National Award for Excellence in Intermediate Level Language Learning for students 14-16
This award is aimed at students following Higher GCSE or equivalent level courses such as an Asset Language course at Intermediate Level. There will be a special award for ab initio learners who have achieved an excellent standard at intermediate level in a short period of time.
Gold: £150 and a Language Learner dictionary
Silver: £100 and a Language Learner dictionary
Bronze: £50 and a Language Learner dictionary

Category 3: The National Award for Excellence in work-related language learning for students 14-19
This award aims to recognise outstanding achievement by students on work-related language courses such as NVQ, CBLC, ABC, Asset Languages for the World of Work, Applied GCSE and ICAAE Certificate in Business Chinese.
Gold: A language holiday to Spain and £100 spending money
Silver: £150
Bronze: £100

Category 4: The National Award for Excellence in Community/Heritage Language Learning for students aged 14-19.
This award aims to recognise outstanding achievement by learners of Community Languages. 
Gold: £150
Silver: £100
Bronze: £50

Category 5: The National Award for Excellence in Teaching languages to younger learners for students aged 14-19.
This award is for excellence in the teaching of younger language learners either in their own school or college setting or within a primary school. 
Gold: £150
Silver: £75
Bronze: £50

For details of how to enter your students for these awards, visit the how to enter page.