The registration for New Directions 2021 is now open till 9 December. We offer early-bird price for registrations before 1 November. Hear from experts, exchange your ideas, expand your network, we look forward to welcoming regional and international policy makers, educational professionals, academics, teachers and assessment practitioners online!
Participation options：
We provide two ways for participation：
- Standard pass, which provides access to all sections in the conference
- Complimentary pass, which provides access to all the accepted academic papers breakout sessions and a selection of Spotlight, Plenary, and Panel Discussion sessions
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Registration fee
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Early-bird price (available by 1 November)
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Standard price ( 1 Nov – 9 Dec）
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Standard pass
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£15
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£25
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Complimentary pass
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0
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0
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Pre-conference workshops
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£5 (each)
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£5 (each)
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- We offer early-bird price for standard-pass registrations before 1 November
- Registration closes on 9 December
- Two pre-conference workshops will be hosted on 9 December, respectively on assessment for learning and speaking assessment, each at a registration fee of £5
Our speakers and panellists include:
With a special keynote opening address from Stevie Spring CBE Chairman of the British Council and an interview with Scott McDonald Chief Executive of the British Council.
For more information about speakers and panellists, please visit Speakers | British Council Singapore
We will have four panel discussions covering the following themes:
- Artificial Intelligence
- English-Medium Education - Assessment Issues in an East Asian Context
- Inclusivity and Accommodations
- Climate Action in Language Assessment
For more information about the programme, please visit New Directions 2021 Programme | British Council Singapore
About New Directions
New Directions in English Language Assessment is the British Council’s flagship language testing and assessment conference. Since its establishment in 2013, the conference has celebrated eight editions, providing perspectives and insight on trends and approaches in English language assessment at a local, regional, and international level.
New Directions aims to:
- Establish a unique platform for sharing both cutting-edge developments and best practice in English language assessment in education systems.
- Provide a dynamic space in which regional and international policy makers, educational professionals, academics, teachers and assessment practitioners can interact, exchange information and keep abreast of the leading developments in the field.
- Facilitate an ongoing dialogue amongst a range of regional and international professionals to explore assessment solutions that meet local needs and achieve global standards.
Location: online
Dates: Friday 10 December and Saturday 11 December 2021
The language assessment industry, like all other sectors, has experienced significant disruption over the last year. There has been an acceleration in systemic change, innovation and the emergence of divisions in society relating to equality, accessibility and sustainability.
With the theme of Fairer, Greener, Stronger: The Future of Language Assessment, this year’s conference will be held online on 10 and 11 December. It will bring together leaders to debate and discuss how language assessment stakeholders can respond to opportunities, innovate, and establish meaningful partnerships to overcome division and uncertainty.
