Teacher training applications will open in October
Turn your passion for languages into a teaching career.
Spend more time in the classroom getting practical experience.
A choice of training locations across England.
100% of our trainees say that their placement experiences have been of high quality.
Excellent support from the start of your training through to applying for your first job and beyond.
Welcome to the National Modern Languages SCITT
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.
How We Can Help
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About us
Find out more about National Modern Languages SCITT.
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Why choose us?
We are the only national teacher training provider solely focused on modern languages. See other reasons why you should us.
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Courses
Did you know that you can choose to train in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish?
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Locations
Find out more about our hubs based around England.
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How to apply
Thinking of applying? Find out more about our application process.
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News and events
See our latest news and events
News
Wellbeing tips for trainee teachers
08 May 2025Become a Japanese teacher with the National Modern Languages SCITT
18 December 2024Season's greetings
02 December 2024Congratulations to our class of 2024
20 June 2024Season's greetings
06 December 2023Two new hubs launched in North East and South West London
01 December 2023Applications for 2024 are now open
01 November 2023ALL Yorkshire Conference 2023
06 October 2023Applications for our teacher training courses open on 10 October.
02 October 2023Our new website is here!
07 August 2023
Events
- 14October
National Modern Languages SCITT – online information session
4:00pm – 5:00pm - 15October
North East London and Essex hub - School Experience/Taster Day
8:15am – 12:00pm - 04November
Oundle hub taster session
9:30am – 2:45pm - 06November
North London hub taster session
9:00am – 11:00am - 10November
National Modern Languages SCITT online information event
4:00pm – 5:00pm - 19November
North East London and Essex hub - School Experience/Taster Day
8:15am – 12:00pm - 26November
South East London hub taster session
10:30am – 1:30pm - 28November
National Modern Languages SCITT taster session - Southwest London hub
12:45pm – 3:00pm - 03December
National Modern Languages SCITT – online information session
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Latest Social Media
Calling all schools in London! We are looking for a state-maintained school who can host a trainee teacher of Italian with French from January - June 2026. You would be working our North East London and Essex hub based at Brentwood School, UK but we are keen to here from schools in and around London. Hosting a trainee brings many benefits to your school! If your school could host, please get in touch: https://tinyurl.com/y3z3vavk
02 Oct
Interested in teaching languages? Join our taster sessions across England this Oct and Nov! Meet the team, explore our programme and take the first step towards your teaching journey. Book your place today! https://ow.ly/26TI50TKUFy
02 Oct
Six days to go! Applications for teacher training open on 7 October. Ready to inspire the next generation and start your journey to teaching languages? The countdown is on! https://ow.ly/7zLk50TvqNq Get ahead! Find our courses and complete your application now on DfE Apply, so on 7 October all you need to do is click submit. #GetintoTeaching #TeacherTraining #TeachLanguages #mfl
01 Oct
National Modern Languages SCITT, Silverdale School, Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH
enquiries@nationalmodernlanguages.com
0114 235 7980