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Aims to promote effective methodologies and exchange best teaching practices among English language teachers across Kazakhstan.
This contest provides opportunities for professional growth, demonstration of innovation, and development of 21st-century skills among students.
Goals and Objectives
To enhance the professional growth and motivation of English language teachers
To support the development of students’ soft skills — critical thinking, creativity and communication — through English language learning
To reflect and improve teaching methods
To encourage the implementation and efficient use of Oxford University Press materials in the teaching process
To share and promote effective and creative teaching practices
For English language teachers from public schools of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Development of students’ soft skills during English lessons
Practical implementation of teaching methods (demonstrated through a real lesson)
Modern methods and innovative approaches in English language teaching
Effective use of Oxford University Press materials
Competition Categories
Evaluation Criteria
Important: All entries must reflect the author’s original ideas and professional experience
A clear, logical, and engaging lesson plan
1/3
A video (up to 5 minutes) demonstrating how soft skills are developed in class using Oxford University Press materials
2/3
3/3
A short explanatory essay (up to 500 words) describing the lesson idea and the significance of the chosen methodology
Contest Stages
Online selection:
December 1–10, 2025
Application period:
November 1–30, 2025
Announcement of results:
December 12, 2025
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Award Ceremony:
Almaty
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Evaluation Committee
Representatives of Oxford University Press
InterPress experts with DELTA qualification
Leading regional methodologists of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Awards and Prizes
Encouragement prizes:
20 participants whose work demonstrates inspiring teaching approaches and earns the jury’s recognition will receive Oxford University Press teaching and learning resources
20 winners will receive vouchers to take the IELTS language exam
20 winners will receive vouchers to take the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
Certificate for a CELTA international teacher training course (1 winner)
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