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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.

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
  • Events

  • 19May

    Southwest London hub online taster session

    6:00pm – 7:00pm
  • 26June

    Sheffield and the Peak District taster session

    10:00am – 12:00pm
  • Latest Social Media

    • It's Mental Health Awareness Week As we approach the end of the training year, we encourage everyone to take care of their mental wellbeing. Take time for yourself, talk to others, and support each other. Find helpful wellbeing resources on our website: https://ow.ly/OAwP50YQpmx #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Wellbeing #MFL #Support

      11 May
    • Supporting trainees with English as an Additional Language (EAL) is something we really care about. We aim to provide clear guidance, helpful feedback, and a supportive environment so that everyone can grow in confidence with their training. It's lovely to see the difference this support is making to our trainees' development. #TeachLanguages #MFL #TeacherTraining #EAL

      07 May
    • Looking for a more hands-on route into teaching? Our school-based training programme means you are not just learning about teaching - you are actively doing it. Completing your teacher training with us will mean you benefit from: - Practical classroom experience from the start. - Dedicated mentoring from experienced teachers. - A supportive network of trainees and language professionals. - We are the only national teacher training provider focused solely on modern foreign languages, meaning your training is tailored specifically to language teaching. Our route is designed to build your confidence and equip you with the skills you need for a successful career teaching languages. Apply today: https://ow.ly/WKjv50YQu86 #TeacherTraining #SCITT #ModernLanguages #TeachLanguages

      05 May
    National Modern Languages SCITT, Silverdale School, Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH enquiries@nationalmodernlanguages.com 0114 235 7980