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Collaborating with Queensland Schools in Professional Development

[Blog] Discover how QI’s School Experience program facilitates global collaboration in education. Recently, educators from Hong Kong and Taiwan connected with leading Queensland independent schools, sharing best practices, and gaining insights into each other's educational systems, teaching methods, and student experiences. Learn more in our latest blog post.

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In Loving Memory of Melika Stannard

[Blog] A tribute to our cherished colleague at The Queensland Institute, who passed away on 16 March 2024. Melika was a founding member of our training team, a compassionate educator, and an inspiring mentor. Join us in remembering Melika through messages from her students and colleagues. Vale, dear friend.

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TESOLutions: Embracing digital transformation in Vietnam

[Blog] QI Director, Fiona Wiebusch, presented "Simple TESOLutions" at the Digital Transformation in Teaching and Learning workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, encouraging educators to embrace new technology while staying focused on core language teaching principles. The event also covered AI's potential application in language education.

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Understanding Our Terminology

Not sure what something means? Here is a quick guide to some of the key education acronyms and terms we use.

  • English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) refers to teaching academic subjects in English to students who have English as an additional language. For example, a Brazilian lecturer in São Paulo chooses to teach their Engineering course in English to bilingual students.

  • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an approach that combines subject learning and language development at the same time. For example, a Japanese CLIL teacher in Tokyo delivers a math class using both English and Japanese, integrating key vocabulary and skills to help students learn in English.

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) refers to teaching English as a subject to learners who use another language at home or in their communities. For example, a TESOL educator in Taiwan teaches English language and communication skills to school students.

  • Bilingual Education refers to teaching and learning that uses two or more languages across the curriculum—in our work, this includes English. For example, a bilingual school teacher in Chile chooses to use a combination of Spanish and English in class.

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