

Nile Norwich Institute for Language Education
United Kingdom
Int. fee range
£450 to £599 per course
Overview
NILE is an organisation based in England that provides courses and consultancy services for teachers, trainers, and language education professionals worldwide.
Extended Overview
Founded in 1995, NILE happens to be one of the world’s largest providers of training and development for English language teaching. Since its establishment, they have trained more than 90,000 teachers from over 100 different countries.
It offers a wide range of courses, from short specialist programmes to Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, as well as a modular MA tailored specifically for ELT teachers and trainers.
In addition to delivering training courses online, in the UK, and internationally, they actively contribute to large-scale education reform initiatives worldwide. Their work has led to strong partnerships with national and regional ministries of education and leading teacher training institutions across the globe.
Mission Statement
The Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) aims to be a world-leading centre of excellence in providing training and development for English language teachers and trainers. Its mission focuses on empowering teachers with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively teach English, while also supporting institutions in building their capacity to serve learners.
History
NILE was established in 1995 by directors with extensive experience in English language teaching. It is a specialist teacher development institute offering a wide range of accredited language teacher education courses. It has trained over 60,000 teachers globally, from initial qualifications to an MA, both face-to-face and online.
Accreditation
NILE holds accreditation from the Eaquals and the British Council due to its high standards in language education.
Courses
NILE provides a variety of courses. These include:
- MA Programme
- NILE Online
- Cambridge DELTA
- CELTA at NILE
- Face-to-Face Courses
- Tailor-made Courses
Faculty and Staff
NILE accommodates an esteemed staff body. These include:
- Dave Allan (President and Founder)
- Thom Kiddle (Director)
- Mike Riley (Deputy Director)
- Lucy Higginbotham (Registrar)
- Hanna K. Furre (Marketing & Communications Manager)
- Susi Pearson (NILE Online Academic Manager)
- Roy Cross (Advisor)
Housing and Accommodation
Accommodation costs £280-£336 per week
Nile Norwich Institute for Language Education offers great accommodation options, and the accommodation team makes sure that you have a comfortable stay and make some wonderful memories along the way.
Options include:
- Homestay
- Residential
- Hotels and Guest Houses
Partnerships and Collaborations
The Nile Norwich Institute for Language Education has partnerships with some of the most esteemed professional bodies. These include:
- Macmillan Learning
- INTO
- British Council
- GREAT – Britain & Northern Ireland
- Eaquals
- Cambridge Assessment English
- Trinity College London
- University of Chichester
- Galway Language Centre
- IESIE
- University Access Centre (Vietnam)
- Lacunza
- The London School
- Cultura Inglesa
- ANGLO
- The Anglo
- AVÓ
- British School
- The English Centre
- TCE
- TransformELT
- LT123
- Perfectly Spoken
- AQUEDUTO
- English UK (Member)
Fees and Scholarships
Depending on the courses at the NILE, the course fees can lie between £450 and £599. It offers scholarships, most notably the Erica Dirou Scholarship, a full scholarship for the NILE MA in Professional Development for Language Education (MAPDLE), validated by the University of Chichester.
Location
The exact location of the NILE is 78-80 Upper St. Giles St. Norwich NR2 1LT, United Kingdom. Norwich is a historic city located in the east of England, in the county of Norfolk. It is situated on the River Wensum and is close to the picturesque Norfolk Broads. The city is famous for its rich heritage, including a well-preserved mediaeval cathedral, a Norman castle, and a vibrant city centre filled with independent shops.
Frequently asked questions
All the courses will be held year-round in Delta House, NILE’s teaching centre in Norwich city centre.