CLIL for Secondary Teachers

Third-party on-site course

This course offers an introduction to the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach to education. It is suitable for those working in Lower or Upper Secondary Education and aims to help teachers introduce language-supportive methodologies into their teaching. It takes place in ATC Language Schools, Ireland.

Last updated: 08.05.2025

Next upcoming session:

14.07.2025 - 18.07.2025

Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

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Description

The CLIL for Secondary Teachers course is a practical course that gives Secondary Teachers the opportunity to explore how language instruction can be integrated into their classroom practice.

The course looks at the main features that characterise the CLIL methodology and explores different approaches to CLIL, from subject-led ‘hard CLIL’ (with a strong focus on subject knowledge), to language-led ‘soft CLIL’ (where curricular topics are taught during a language programme). As a result, the course has broad appeal and is suitable for subject teachers and language teachers who want to know more about this methodology.

Participants examine the role of language in CLIL and are supported in their own language development, with a dual focus on language for teaching and language for learning. Teachers explore language for interaction, language for instruction, cross-curricular academic language, and subject-specific vocabulary.

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Learning objectives

By the end of this course teachers should be better able to:

understand the core concepts of the CLIL Methodology at Secondary level.
identify the language demands of their curricular subjects.
adapt and develop materials and resources to support their students in their CLIL learning.
design CLIL-based teaching and learning activities.
use techniques to help students read and listen in the target language.
support their students in producing the target language (both written and spoken).
understand how to integrate assessment of subject content and language.
plan CLIL-based lessons and units of work with confidence.
support colleagues in CLIL teams to implement a cross-curricular approach to content and language integrated learning.

Methodology & assessment

The course is run over one week and consists of 20 hours of onsite training with course trainers plus 10 hours of trainer-directed project work. The approach is very-much communicative and goal-oriented with participants working to complete project tasks, including the development of a portfolio of lesson resources and materials. Participants are given feedback on their project work by the course trainers. In addition, participants plan a CLIL unit of work which they present to their colleagues on their final day, receiving both peer- and trainer feedback on their plans and materials.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Course fee includes provision of all learning materials, including 3-month access to ATC's Learning Platform for Teachers - "ATC Connect".

Certification details

Participants are awarded a signed Course Certificate by ATC Language Schools, with the following information:

Course Name
Participant’s Name
Course Location
Course Dates
Course Duration
Course Modules

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

495

Euro
Course package content:

Course fee only. Please note that all bookings will be subject to a €60 registration fee.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

Minimum numbers are required for a course to proceed in full, please see here for details – ATC Teacher’s Courses.
For full booking terms please see here – ATC Booking Terms.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Pedagogical Adviser
Learning time:

25 hours or more