English for school staff
English for Educators B2–C1
Fluent, precise English for staff who already use it every week.
Next: 28 June 2027
English for school staff
English for Educators A2–B1
More confident everyday and professional English for school staff.
About the course
For teachers and other school staff who want to improve their English, whether their English is at elementary or intermediate level, or simply needs refreshing. The emphasis is on basic vocabulary, grammar and communication strategies, with the aim of improving all four language skills: speaking, writing, listening and reading.
The topics come from school life and international cooperation, so that the English you practise is the English you will use in projects, meetings and mobilities.
Who it is for
Teachers of any subject, school leaders, administrative and support staff.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- speak and write with more confidence
- use a wider vocabulary, including the language of school and projects
- use the main grammatical structures more accurately
- communicate more effectively with international colleagues
- grow their professional network
The week, day by day
Four hours of training in class every morning, plus field teaching in Split: 30 hours in all. The detailed timetable follows a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
- MondayDay 1
09:00–13:00
Speaking
- Dialogues and role-play
- Round-table discussions
Afternoon
Diocletian’s Palace
The Roman palace that is the old town, a short bus ride from the school.
- TuesdayDay 2
09:00–13:00
Looking at language
- Tenses and lexis in context
- Idioms, colloquial English and phrasal verbs
Afternoon
Marjan hill
Pine woods and views over the islands, straight from the old town.
- WednesdayDay 3
09:00–13:00
Listening
- Listening for understanding, for detail and for context
Afternoon
The Riva
Coffee on the waterfront, or a swim at Bačvice in the warmer months.
- ThursdayDay 4
09:00–13:00
Writing
- Writing as a process: register, style, content organisation, target reader
Afternoon
Trogir
A UNESCO-listed island town, about half an hour west of Split.
- FridayDay 5
09:00–13:00
Discussion
- Debates
- Film and book reviews
Afternoon
Klis Fortress
A medieval fortress on the pass above the city.
- SaturdayDay 6
09:00–13:00
Bringing it home
- Presentations: PowerPoint, photo descriptions
- Personal action plan for your own school
- Course evaluation and certificates
Afternoon
Your certificate
The last morning ends with certificates; the afternoon is for the trip home.
Dates
Please book your travel only after we confirm that the course will run.
What the fee includes
480 EUR per participant
- All training: 30 hours, six mornings in class plus field teaching
- Course materials
- Certificate of attendance with hours and topics
- Europass Mobility support
Not included: travel, accommodation and meals. These are usually paid from the travel and individual support in your Erasmus+ grant.
For your Erasmus+ application
A neutral description of the course you can adapt for your application, mobility plan or learning agreement. The learning outcomes above can go into the Europass Mobility document.
A six-day English language course (30 hours) for school staff at Jantar – International House Split, Croatia, at levels A2 to B1. Through dialogues, role-play, discussions, presentations and process writing, participants develop speaking, writing, listening and reading skills and the vocabulary and grammar needed for international cooperation. The course supports the key competence of multilingualism.
Practical questions
How long is a course and what are the daily hours?
Every course runs for 6 days, Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 each morning, plus field teaching: 30 hours in all, as stated on the certificate. Afternoons are free for Split. The detailed timetable is sent a few weeks before the course, when the group is final.
Where exactly does the course take place?
At our school, Jantar – International House Split, Poljička cesta 26A, 21000 Split, Croatia.
What is your OID?
Our Erasmus+ organisation ID (OID) is E10020549. The registered organisation is Učilište Jantar – ustanova za obrazovanje odraslih, Split, Croatia.
What will I receive at the end of the course?
A certificate of attendance stating the number of hours and the topics covered, as Erasmus+ reporting requires. If your organisation uses the Europass Mobility document, we complete the host-organisation part, with the learning outcomes of your course.
Should I book my flights straight away?
Wait for our confirmation that the course will run on your dates before you book travel.
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Bring English for Educators A2–B1 to your school
Choose a date and apply, or ask us first. We answer questions from teachers and Erasmus+ coordinators by e-mail at teacher.training@jantar.hr.