Nile Norwich Institute for Language Education

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:

  1. MA Programme
  2. NILE Online
  3. Cambridge DELTA
  4. CELTA at NILE
  5. Face-to-Face Courses
  6. Tailor-made Courses

Faculty and Staff

NILE accommodates an esteemed staff body. These include:

  1. Dave Allan (President and Founder)
  2. Thom Kiddle (Director)
  3. Mike Riley (Deputy Director)
  4. Lucy Higginbotham (Registrar)
  5. Hanna K. Furre (Marketing & Communications Manager)
  6. Susi Pearson (NILE Online Academic Manager)
  7. 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:

  1. Homestay
  2. Residential
  3. 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:

  1. Macmillan Learning
  2. INTO
  3. British Council
  4. GREAT – Britain & Northern Ireland
  5. Eaquals
  6. Cambridge Assessment English
  7. Trinity College London
  8. University of Chichester
  9. Galway Language Centre
  10. IESIE
  11. University Access Centre (Vietnam)
  12. Lacunza
  13. The London School
  14. Cultura Inglesa
  15. ANGLO
  16. The Anglo
  17. AVÓ
  18. British School
  19. The English Centre
  20. TCE
  21. TransformELT
  22. LT123
  23. Perfectly Spoken
  24. AQUEDUTO
  25. 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.