The British Council is now accepting applications for its Language Teacher Training Scholarships, an opportunity for aspiring language teachers from around the world to train and earn while preparing for a career in education.
The scholarship aims to support individuals passionate about languages and committed to inspiring future generations as Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teachers in England.
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive a training salary of £28,000, allowing them to earn while they complete their teacher training.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Hold (or be predicted to hold) a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or a relevant Master’s or PhD, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
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Specialise in French, German, or Spanish.
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Candidates with a 2:2 degree (or predicted 2:2) in another subject may also be considered if they can demonstrate strong proficiency in one of the target languages.
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Must have secured a place on an eligible non-salaried language teacher training programme in England for the 2025/26 academic year by September 2025.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the application portal here.
For more details, visit the official British Council website.
The British Council is offering Language Teacher Training Scholarships for aspiring language teachers globally, aimed at those passionate about languages and committed to becoming Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teachers in England. Successful applicants will receive a training salary of £28,000 during their teacher training.
Eligibility criteria include holding a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent in a relevant field, or a Master’s or PhD, with specialization in French, German, or Spanish. Those with a 2:2 degree in another subject may qualify if proficient in one of the targeted languages. Applicants must have a secured place in an eligible non-salaried language teacher training program in England for the 2025/26 academic year by September 2025.
Applications can be submitted through the British Council’s application portal, with further details available on their official website.
