Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has launched a new program to train mentor teachers, implemented by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education in cooperation with the Avloni National Institute of Pedagogical Excellence and the British Council.

Around 20 national consultants will undergo two days of training to support teachers across the country within the framework of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Their role is to provide guidance, advice, and motivation, helping educators independently plan and carry out their professional growth for the benefit of their students.

“Today we have gathered teachers entrusted with the important mission of conveying the essence of continuous professional development to their colleagues and helping school principals understand its goals. The Ministry believes in them. These specialists will inspire teachers nationwide to constantly enhance their skills,” said Jamila Gulyamova, Deputy Director of the British Council in Uzbekistan.

Last year, a similar group of consultants supported English language teachers in 116 schools across the country, helping them build confidence and take responsibility for their professional growth. This year, 20 new specialists will work with 102 CPD champions in another 102 schools. As a result, the joint program of the Ministry and the British Council will cover over 200 schools.

“We are delighted to continue working with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education to develop new approaches to teacher training and to foster a culture of continuous professional development where teachers set the course for their own growth, and schools become learning centers not only for students but for teachers themselves,” Gulyamova emphasized.

Each new consultant will mentor at least five teachers, helping them find resources and apply effective methods to improve their teaching skills, enabling them to deliver more engaging English lessons and provide students with practical knowledge.

The program is supported by the British Council and funded by the UK’s International Development Fund. It is part of the British Council’s Accelerated English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA) initiative, designed in line with national plans to reform English language teaching. The key academic partner is the Norwich Institute for Language Education in the United Kingdom.