We've worked with English teachers, researchers and pedagogical experts from around the world, so you can be confident you’ll make a difference in the lives of learners.
The Pearson Teacher Education and Learning (PTEL) Academy
The PTEL Academy supports language teachers in embracing lifelong learning and continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever-changing, increasingly connected world.
Key benefits to you
Completely flexible, online, self-study courses
Start at any point in the year
Work through the course materials at your own pace
Career enhancing
Access our courses at any time from any device
Strategies for virtual, face-to-face or hybrid classrooms
Practical, downloadable tools and resources to have at the ready
Accredited certification
Key benefits to your institution
Provide consistency in teaching and learning
Improve recruitment and staff retention by offering continual professional development
Internationally recognized certifications
Highly qualified teachers stave off competition
Access our free educator courses to improve your teaching skills
Teaching with the GSE
Learn the fundamentals of the Global Scale of English (GSE) and its tools for helping teachers and students set and monitor language learning goals.
Key topics
What is the GSE, and how is it different from the CEFR?
Using the GSE Toolkit to track progress
The role of learning objectives and aligned course materials
Planning with the GSE
Discover how the GSE supports lesson planning for mixed-ability classes, providing tools for remediation, stretch, and personalization.
Key topics
Lesson planning with the GSE
Personalizing lessons and supporting diverse learner needs
Practical guidance for planning complete lessons with the GSE Toolkit
Assessing with the GSE
Gain insights into using the GSE for learner assessment, progress tracking, and creating personalized learning roadmaps.
Key topics
Formative vs. summative assessments
Using GSE Assessment Frameworks and SMART goals
Customizing assessment rubrics with the GSE
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe that learning is a powerful force for equity and change, so we’ll help you:
Key topics
Support your learners in building their awareness and appreciation of others
Instil a stronger sense of acceptance and belonging in your class community
Build brave spaces for your learners to learn and connect
The bite-sized and modular programs we offer contain practical, downloadable tools and resources for teaching in virtual, face-to-face or hybrid classrooms.