Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert ELT Training & Teacher Development
Established in 1991, we have dedicated three decades to advancing English language teaching and professional development globally. Our comprehensive portfolio includes accredited face-to-face and online courses such as CELTA, DELTA, and the UK's largest ELT MA programme, alongside bespoke consultancy services for educational institutions worldwide. With a team of seasoned experts, we deliver teacher training across 30 international locations annually, supported by an extensive eLibrary containing academic resources from leading publishers.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through pioneering initiatives like the 2025 launch of 'Teaching English to Refugees and Migrants' and integration of UN Sustainable Development Goals into curriculum design. As a trusted partner to organisations including the British Council and Eaquals, we combine academic rigour with practical expertise to empower educators across 16 partner universities and 100+ schools globally.
Services
CELTA Courses
DELTA Programmes
MA in Professional Development
Online Teacher Training
Educational Consultancy
Trinity CertPT
Face-to-Face Courses
Tailor-Made Programmes
Accommodation Services
eModeration Training
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30 years' specialist experience in ELT programme design
- Access to 30+ international academic partnerships and projects
- Expert-led training with 16+ partner universities globally
- Extensive eLibrary with CUP, OUP, and Pavilion ELT resources
- Pioneering sustainability integration in language education
Associations and certifications
- Cambridge Assessment English
- Trinity College London
Services
CELTA Courses
Our Cambridge CELTA courses provide practical initial training for English language teachers. With both face-to-face and online options available, these programmes include supervised teaching practice and lesson planning. Participants gain essential skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages globally.
DELTA Programmes
The Cambridge DELTA qualification enhances professional knowledge for experienced ELT practitioners. Our programmes focus on developing advanced teaching methodologies and practical skills. Participants benefit from expert mentorship and access to cutting-edge pedagogical research resources.
Educational Consultancy
We deliver bespoke consultancy projects focusing on curriculum development, assessment reform, and capacity-building. Our experts work with ministries and universities globally to implement sustainable educational improvements. Recent projects include EMI capacity development in Uzbekistan and CEFR alignment in Trinidad.
Online Teacher Training
NILE Online offers flexible tutor-led professional development courses accessible worldwide. Our platform supports live workshops and self-paced modules. Participants gain access to our extensive eLibrary with academic journal subscriptions and 30+ ELT eBooks.
MA in Professional Development
This modular MA programme enables ELT professionals to develop specialist skills through flexible study. Validated by the University of Chichester, it includes 30-credit modules on educational management and teacher development. Available through online and face-to-face delivery formats.
People
Thom Kiddle
Director
With extensive international ELT experience, Thom leads strategic development while maintaining active involvement in teacher training programmes and consultancy projects.
Mike Riley
Deputy Director
Mike oversees academic standards and quality assurance across all programmes, drawing on his 25+ years' experience in language education leadership.
Lucy Higginbotham
Registrar
Lucy manages course administration and student support services, ensuring smooth delivery of over 30 annual professional development programmes.
Martyn Clarke
MA Programme Leader
An expert in educational leadership, Martyn designs and delivers postgraduate modules that combine academic theory with practical classroom application.
Susi Pearson
NILE Online Academic Manager
Susi leads the development of digital learning platforms and online course delivery strategies, ensuring pedagogical excellence in virtual environments.
Questions
What teaching qualifications do you offer?
We provide Cambridge CELTA, DELTA, Trinity CertPT, and the UK's largest ELT MA programme through the University of Chichester.
Are your courses available online?
Yes, we offer interactive tutor-led online courses including NILE Online modules, eModeration training, and part-time CELTA programmes.
Do you provide institutional training programmes?
We design bespoke institutional programmes for educational organisations globally, focusing on curriculum development, assessment reform, and teacher mentoring.
How do you support professional development?
Our 30+ annual international events, eLibrary resources, and 30-credit MA modules support continuous professional growth for educators.
What sustainability initiatives exist?
We integrate UN Sustainable Development Goals into curriculum design and offer specific courses on environmental sustainability in language education.
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