Representatives of British and Central Asian universities gather in Tashkent

An international summit devoted to English and inclusive education took place in Tashkent with the support of the British Council.

The event focused on improving the teacher training system (PRESETT) and developing inclusive education.

The summit was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in collaboration with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education. It was attended by representatives from 10 UK universities and 18 universities in Central Asia, who shared their best practices.

The Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia (AELLCA), which is scheduled to run from 2025 to 2026, is supporting 11 collaborative projects. These projects aim to integrate inclusive education principles into teacher training programs and develop collaborative initiatives in this area. The projects cover such topics as gender equality, education for individuals with special educational needs or disabilities, neurodiversity, and social and digital inclusion. The program is expected to involve approximately 1,000 teachers, educators, and university staff from five countries in the region.

Musulmon Ziyo, UzA