CLIL Methodology Course for Teachers

CLIL Methodology course for teachers at ISI Dublin is designed for non-native teachers who want to improve their English while developing practical skills in Content and Language Integrated Learning.

CLIL course for non-native teachers format

  • Course options per week:
    • 25 hours: 15 hours General English + 5 hours CLIL specialised modules + 5 hours Special Topics
    • 25 hours: 15 hours General English + 10 hours CLIL specialised modules
    • 20 hours: 15 hours General English + 5 hours CLIL specialised modules
  • Class times:
    • 08:00 – 09:00
    • 09:00 – 12:15
    • 12:25 – 13:25, only for 25-hour options
  • Available for groups of 4 or more participants
  • Recommended for participants at B2 level and above

Course description

CLIL methodology Dublin teacher training

ISI Dublin’s CLIL programme combines English language training with specialised modules in Content and Language Integrated Learning. CLIL is an approach where teachers use a foreign language, usually English, to teach subjects such as science, history or maths, allowing learners to develop both language and subject knowledge at the same time.

This course is designed for non-native teachers who want to improve their English language skills while learning practical strategies to integrate language development into their subject teaching. It is part of our Erasmus courses for teachers in Dublin, supporting educators who want to develop professionally through an international training experience in Ireland.

Course content

General English: Participants are assessed and placed in the appropriate CEFR level. The course includes orientation, needs analysis, setting learning outcomes, language focus and skills workshops, assessment of learning, one-to-one feedback and certificate presentation.

Specialised CLIL modules: Teachers gain a thorough understanding of CLIL principles, explore effective methodologies, examine lesson frameworks and develop teaching strategies for integrating language and subject content. Participants also learn to adapt and create materials for teaching subjects through English and share best practices from diverse teaching contexts.

Teachers who want to focus mainly on English language development can also view our Semi-intensive General English course for teachers or our Intensive General English course for teachers.

Content and Language Integrated Learning course topics

  • Core principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning
  • CLIL lesson planning and classroom methodology
  • Using English to teach subject content
  • Adapting materials for CLIL lessons
  • Supporting language development in subject-based classes
  • Practical teaching strategies for non-native teachers
  • Sharing classroom practice with international colleagues

Special Topics options include

  • Diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion
  • Resilience and well-being
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Technology and social media
  • Sustainable development
  • AI and innovation
  • Climate change and environmental sustainability
  • Irish culture and history
  • Critical thinking
  • Drama in the classroom
  • Creativity and fostering imagination
  • Digital game-based learning
  • General conversation for A1/B1 levels

Check our available start dates in the Special Topics calendar.

Who this course is for

This CLIL teacher training course is ideal for non-native teachers of any subject who want to enhance their English language proficiency and develop practical skills to teach content through English. It is particularly suitable for teachers interested in modern, communicative and student-centred approaches to education.

Related teacher programmes and useful information

If you are comparing course options, ISI Dublin also offers other Erasmus+ teacher training and English language programmes in Dublin.

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