By The British Council’s Teaching English programme has marked another milestone in global teacher engagement, welcoming 15,079 English language teaching professionals from across the world to its three-day online conference, celebrating World Teachers Day 2025. The conference garnered 4,498 attendees via Zoom and was also streamed on Facebook and YouTube, garnering 10,581 attendees.
Held from 9–11 October, this year’s event — themed “Global Voices, Future Focus” — brought together teachers, trainers and teacher educators from 139 countries to share practical insights, innovative classroom approaches, and new perspectives on the future of English language teaching.
Record-breaking participation
Across the three days, live sessions attracted teachers seeking to enhance their professional practice:
“We are thrilled by the enthusiasm and commitment of English teachers from around the world,” said Michael Connolly, Director of English and School Education, British Council.
“This year’s event demonstrates the global appetite for accessible, high-quality professional development, and the power of teachers learning from teachers.”
If you missed the event you can access all of the recordings for free via: Teaching English
Led by teachers, for teachers
All sessions were led by experienced English language teachers and teacher educators, ensuring the content was relevant, practical, and grounded in classroom reality. Over three days, participants explored key themes including:
- Professional growth in the digital age – reflection, AI, and storytelling in the classroom.
- Multilingualism and 21st-century skills – inclusive practices and design thinking.
- Sustainability and global citizenship – integrating climate action and problem-solving into English teaching.
Through plenaries, panels, and interactive workshops, teachers exchanged experiences, built professional networks, and discovered innovative strategies to bring back to their learners.
Empowering ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’
The conference reinforced the British Council’s commitment to supporting teachers’ CPD — equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and community connections needed to thrive in rapidly evolving educational contexts.
“Teaching English continues to be a vital platform for teacher collaboration and lifelong learning,” added Alison Devine Head of Teaching English British Council. “This success shows that when teachers connect globally, everyone benefits — especially learners.”