Teacher training applications are now open
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.
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.
*NML SCITT Ofsted ITE Trainee Online Questionnaire 2022 summary report.
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
27 April 2026
Season's Greetings
18 December 2025
Become a Japanese teacher with the National Modern Languages SCITT
18 December 2024
Season's greetings
02 December 2024
Congratulations to our class of 2024
20 June 2024
Season's greetings
06 December 2023
Two new hubs launched in North East and South West London
01 December 2023
Applications for 2024 are now open
01 November 2023
ALL Yorkshire Conference 2023
06 October 2023
Applications for our teacher training courses open on 10 October.
02 October 2023
Latest Social Media
Considering a career change or looking for a fresh challenge? Are you passionate about languages? Why not turn your passion for languages into a rewarding career as a languages teacher. With our National Modern Languages SCITT programmes, you will benefit from: - Hands-on experience in schools to build confidence and skills. - Excellent support throughout your training. - The chance to make a real difference in students' lives. Applications are still open! Take the first step in your teaching journey and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/muvnu4ah #traintoteach #NMLSCITT #teachlanguages #getintoteaching #careerchange #MFL
01 JunThe 2026 Stephen Spender Prize for poetry translation is now open for entries! Children and young people of all ages, from primary school to sixth form, can enter by translating a poem from any language. Further details can be found below.
14 MayTaster days are happening across our hubs ...and you are invited! Come along and see what it's really like to train as a languages teacher. Meet our team, visit a school, and see if teaching is your next step. A great way to get a real insight before you apply. Find out more and book your place: https://ow.ly/XNaU50YBunQ
12 May
National Modern Languages SCITT, Silverdale School, Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH
enquiries@nationalmodernlanguages.com
0114 235 7980