The British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme 2026/2027 for experienced teachers and teacher educators (Fully Funded academic study visit to the UK)

Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme. The British Council is funding a brand new worldwide scholarships scheme in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Stirling, aimed toward strengthening English language instructing in authorities college techniques throughout Ghana, Kenya, Türkiye, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.

Scholars will begin their research in September 2026 on versatile, part-time programmes lasting up to 30 months. Courses will likely be delivered solely on-line and embrace a two-week study visit to the UK, enabling in-person academic collaboration, skilled networking and cultural trade.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be passport holders and everlasting residents of an eligible nation
• Work in or immediately with the authorities schooling system
• Be an lively English language teacher or teacher educator
• Meet the academic entry standards for the chosen grasp’s programme
• Show robust dedication to bettering nationwide ELT techniques
• Participate in British Council monitoring and alumni exercise

• Educators primarily based in Ghana, Kenya and Türkiye will undertake the MA TESOL (Distance Learning) with the University of Portsmouth, whereas individuals from Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will enrol on the MSc TESOL (Online) with the University of Stirling.

• Stirling: Up to 30 months
• Portsmouth: Up to 26 months

Both are part‑time to permit you to proceed working.

Is the studying totally on-line?

Yes — weekly supplies launched on-line.
Includes:

• Asynchronous study
• Occasional stay/digital classes
• One‑to‑one tutor assist
• Online dissertation supervision

UK visit

• Stirling: Typically June 2027
• Portsmouth: Summer 2027

Exact dates are coordinated with the scholarship cohort.

Benefits

• The scheme will award 40 totally funded scholarships to experienced teachers and teacher educators to undertake part-time, on-line grasp’s {qualifications} in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) whereas persevering with to work of their home nations.
• Each scholarship covers full tuition, together with return journey and residing bills for a bespoke two-week academic study visit to the UK.

• Full tuition charges for the on-line grasp’s
• Return flights to the UK
• Accommodation on campus throughout the 2‑week visit
• Breakfast + residing stipend for each day bills throughout the visit
• Visa application charge reimbursement
• Reimbursement of 1 English language check charge

Application Timeline:

• Scholarship functions shut: 30 April 2026
• Online study begins: September 2026

How to apply

The first step is to apply for a spot on the related TESOL grasp’s programme. Once you obtain a proposal from the college, submit your scholarship application. Please be aware that scholarship functions can solely be submitted after securing a spot on the grasp’s course. If accepted onto a grasp’s course however not chosen for a scholarship, there isn’t a obligation to take the course.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme