Case Study - School of Education, University of Aarhus

Background

• The DPU is a postgraduate research university that specialises in educational studies. It is in the process of developing degree programmes in English with the objective of becoming an international leader in its field
• The university actively collaborates with other research institutions around the world and supports formal exchange programmes for staff and students

The challenge

• Increased English language competence was needed across all departments: academic, administrative and managerial
• DPU had little time or budget available to send learners abroad for intensive training