International PRESETT curriculum enhancement training launched in Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The British Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has launched a series of training sessions for specialists from 27 pedagogical universities across five Central Asian countries.

Participants will review and compare national curricula with leading international practices, exchange professional experience, and strengthen the regional network of experts in English language teacher education.

From 20 to 23 October, 38 specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are taking part in the event. The training is delivered by a team of experts from the Norwich Institute for Language Education (UK) in collaboration with university lecturers from Uzbekistan.

Throughout the four-day program, participants will identify key principles of English teacher education (PRESETT) and acquire the necessary knowledge to improve PRESETT curricula within their respective national education systems.

Each country will form a team of academic experts with complementary competencies to jointly design and modernize curricula. Participants will also explore approaches to managing educational change to ensure successful implementation of reforms.

Earlier this year, under the Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA) program, the British Council held strategic discussions on curriculum reform across all five Central Asian countries. The dialogues involved academic specialists, education ministry representatives, and international partners to identify priorities and needs in English teacher education.

“From the policy dialogues held in Central Asia, I understood that our colleagues are eager to collaborate, share experiences, and jointly shape a better future for young generations. The British Council provides participants with a platform to exchange best practices and align their curricula with international standards,” said Jamila Gulyamova, Deputy Director of the British Council in Uzbekistan.

The training sessions are hosted by the Avloni National Institute for Teacher Professional Development and funded by the UK Government as part of its international development program.

The initiative is part of the AELLCA program, which supports national reforms in English language teaching, teacher training development, and the creation of more inclusive education systems across Central Asia. The Norwich Institute for Language Education serves as the program’s main academic partner.