Welcome to the National Modern Languages SCITT (NML SCITT). We are the only national teacher training provider focused solely on modern languages. This makes us uniquely different from other routes into teaching and ensures you are prepared for life in the classroom, whilst being part of a wider language teaching community.
National Modern Languages SCITT is part of the National Specialist SCITTs, home of subject-specific school-centred initial teacher training created and developed by Chorus Education Trust.
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Did you know that you can choose to train in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish?
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In Germany, children celebrate St. Nikolaus' Day on 6 December by placing their shoes or boots outside and waking up to small gifts and treats left inside. Teaching modern languages is rooted in culture! Understanding global traditions helps students connect language learning with the world around them. Find out how our teacher training programmes in modern foreign languages prepares you to share these experiences in the classroom: https://tinyurl.com/muvnu4ah #christmas2025 #traintoteach #teachlangauges #MFL #christmastraditions
Christmas traditions from around the world. In Spain, children celebrate El Día de los Reyes (Three Kings' Day) on 6 January, when they receive gifts as part of this traditional festive celebration. Bringing cultural traditions like this into language lessons makes learning more engaging and memorable. Interested in inspiring students with global cultures? See how our teacher training programmes in modern foreign languages can help you become a teacher who brings the world into the classroom: https://ow.ly/YgkG50XFGYt #christmas2025 #traintoteach #teachlangauges #MFL #christmastraditions