
Raising attainment and engaging students in the language classroom - Lessons from one of the UK's leading Mandarin programmes: TTR Special hosted by Darren Lester
In this episode, we look into the Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP)—a groundbreaking initiative that is transforming language learning in schools across England. With over 16,000 students benefiting from its immersive and intensive approach, the MEP is setting new standards for language education and opening doors for young learners.
Joining us are three experts deeply involved in the programme:
🔹 Julian Metcalf, Headteacher at Dartford Grammar School, shares how his school has embraced the MEP and even developed its own Japanese Excellence Programme, demonstrating how schools can apply MEP…
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