CLIL in Practice: Teaching Non-Linguistic Subjects in a Foreign Language

Teacher at the whiteboard leading a lesson for a small group of adult learners

Master the CLIL approach! This course offers practical strategies to teach non-linguistic subjects in a foreign language, boosting student engagement and dual-learning outcomes. Perfect for educators ready to embrace innovative, multilingual teaching methods for the 21st-century classroom.

Description

This dynamic, hands-on course explores the core principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Participants will move from theory to practice, learning how to design engaging lessons that simultaneously develop subject knowledge and language proficiency. We will cover key strategies for scaffolding content, adapting authentic materials, and managing a bilingual classroom environment. You will work collaboratively with European colleagues to create and share resources, focusing on practical activities for subjects like science, history, geography, and art. The course empowers teachers to build students’ confidence in using a foreign language for meaningful, real-world communication, transforming any subject into an exciting language-learning opportunity.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and apply the fundamental principles and methodologies of CLIL.
  • Design and structure effective CLIL lesson plans that integrate content and language goals.
  • Adapt and create appropriate teaching materials for a CLIL context.
  • Implement scaffolding techniques to support learners of varying proficiency levels.
  • Develop and use formative and summative assessment tools suitable for evaluating both content knowledge and language skills.
  • Foster a collaborative and interactive learning environment that encourages active language use.
  • Confidently deliver subject-based lessons in a foreign language.

Methodology & Assessment

Our methodology is active, participatory, and centered on “learning by doing.” The course combines theoretical input with practical workshops, collaborative group work, and peer-to-peer feedback sessions. Participants will engage in micro-teaching, lesson planning simulations, and material adaptation tasks. Assessment is continuous and formative, based on active participation, the completion of practical tasks, and the development of a personal portfolio of CLIL resources and lesson plans. A final collaborative project, such as co-designing a CLIL learning unit, will consolidate the skills acquired during the week.

Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources

The training integrates collaborative online platforms (e.g., Padlet, Google Workspace) for brainstorming and sharing. We will explore a curated selection of Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital apps for creating engaging CLIL materials and activities for the classroom.

Certification Details

Certificate of attendance.

Upcoming sessions

Dates Location
21–25 September 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
5–9 October 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
19–23 October 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
2–6 November 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
16–20 November 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
7–11 December 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
14–18 December 2026 Rome, Italy Enroll
18–22 January 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
1–5 February 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
15–19 February 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
1–5 March 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
15–19 March 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
5–9 April 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
19–23 April 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
3–7 May 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
17–21 May 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
7–11 June 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
21–25 June 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
5–9 July 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
19–23 July 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
2–6 August 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
6–10 September 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
20–24 September 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
4–8 October 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
18–22 October 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
1–5 November 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
15–19 November 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll
6–10 December 2027 Rome, Italy Enroll

Pricing, Packages and Other Information

Price: EUR 400-800

Course package content:

  • Accommodation assistance: help finding suitable options near the training venue
  • Cultural Tours: curated tours and excursions to historical sites, museums, and hidden gems
  • Transportation: convenient and reliable transportation arrangements

Cancellation & Changes

Changes: happy to accommodate changes to your registration, such as transferring to a different course date or modifying your accommodation choices, whenever possible. Please contact as soon as possible with your request.

Additional Information

  • Language: English
  • Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
  • Target audience type: Student Teacher, Head Teacher / Principal, Teacher Educator
  • Learning time: 25 hours or more

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