CLIL: For Sustainable Development
Location: Dublin 2, Ireland
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clil for sustainable development
A professional development course for language educators designed to integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their curriculum.
Learning Outcomes for Participants
The main aim of this course is to provide teachers with the confidence and skills to implement an integrated CLIL-SDG unit, using a Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodology.
By the end of this course, teachers will be able to:
- Articulate the pedagogical connection between second language acquisition, Project-Based Learning, and Education for Sustainable Development.
- Design a PBL unit aligned with specific SDGs and their existing language curriculum standards.
- Select, adapt, and scaffold authentic materials for diverse learners at different language proficiency levels.
- Facilitate a student-centred classroom environment that promotes inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Support students to develop and present engaging final project ‘products’ through English.
- Develop and use multi-dimensional rubrics to assess outcomes in both language proficiency and project-based content.
Applicants must have minimum level of B1 level of English, as outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you would like to confirm your level, please contact us.
ATC’s 1 week CLIL for Sustainable Development course can be combined with another 1 week Teacher Training and Development course or a General English course, to form a 2-week programme, contact us for details.
For teachers applying through the Erasmus Plus scheme the OID for ATC Language Schools is E10365795.
For details of this course on the European School Education Platform (ESEP) please contact us.
For more course choices please see the link – ATC Teacher Training & Development.
ATC Dublin
Maximum group size: 15
Minimum Level of English: B1
Applicable for Erasmus+ KA1
Course Dates 2026
Available in Bray (B) or Dublin (D)
Monday 30th March to Friday 3rd April (B) & (D)
Monday 6th to Friday 10th July 2026 (D)
Monday 10th to Friday 14th August 2026 (D)
*Courses can also be organised year-round for closed groups in our Dublin City Centre or Bray school.
What you get
20 hours tuition + 10 hours project work per week
Course materials included
Intercative discussions with other teachers
Choice of locations
End-of-course certificate
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for Upper Primary, Secondary and Vocational Teachers, as well as School management eg School Principals, Directors of Studies.
The course is also of benefit to English teachers who work as part of a CLIL team, or those who want to integrate a CLIL approach into their language teaching.
Applicants should have a minimum B1 level of English, as outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you would like to confirm your level, please contact us.
For teachers applying through the Erasmus Plus scheme the OID for ATC Language Schools is E10365795.
Student Reviews
The course was very interesting and comprehensive. I have already implemented some of the things learnt in this course. I highly recommend it.
Thank you!
Our teachers’ and students’ feedback about the course was enthusiastic and we owe this great result to the high professionalism of the teacher trainers from ATC and the perfect organisation of the course.
Course content
This course synthesises three powerful pedagogical models: Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
Education for Sustainable Development is a core element of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global plan of action focused on people, planet, and prosperity, adopted by the UN in 2015. UNESCO considers the ESD a primary driver for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
The core objective of our CLIL for Sustainable Development course is to equip language teachers with the skills and confidence to effectively integrate ESD into their language curricula, and create learning experiences that are not only effective for second language learning but also transformative for students. The SDGs offer teachers a powerful framework for Content and Language Integrated Learning, where Content (ESD) and Language are integrated into an engaging and motivating learning programme for upper primary and secondary level students, or young adults. A CLIL approach aligns well with the SDGs’ holistic and interdisciplinary nature, offering a rich authentic context for language learning, preparing students for the complex challenges of the 21st century. Using a Project-Based Learning methodology for implementing a CLIL-SDG module, teachers will design a PBL unit aligned with specific SDGs and their existing language curriculum standards. Course Modules Include: Teaching Style The CLIL for Sustainable Development course combines course input from ATC’s CLIL trainers with group discussion and collaborative work. Teachers are encouraged to share ideas and experiences, and are given the opportunity to collaborate on tasks in order to create their own resources and put the theory into practice. Certificated hours At the end of the course, teachers will receive an ATC Language Schools’ Certificate of Attendance for the 30 hour CLIL for Sustainable Development. Teachers who complete the CLIL for Sustainable Development course may elect to join another programme in the future. The 1 week course can be combined with a General English course, to form a 2-week programme. Please contact us for details. For teachers applying through the Erasmus Plus scheme the OID for ATC Language Schools is E10365795.
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