OxfordAQA has launched its first subject-specific teacher training programme in Bangladesh, reinforcing its commitment to supporting teachers and raising educational standards in the country.

The two-day training, held on 23-24 September 2025 at Renuka City Hotel, Colombo focused on International GCSE and A-level English and brought together over 30 teachers from leading international schools across Sri Lanka.

The sessions were conducted by Pete Bunten, an experienced Senior Examiner from OxfordAQA for their popular English specifications, who guided participants through effective teaching strategies, assessment practices, and classroom approaches to strengthen the delivery of OxfordAQA’s English qualifications.

Reflecting on this event, OxfordAQA Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Panchalika Kulatunga, said:‘I am pleased that our face-to-face International GCSE and A Level workshops on English Language and Literature have given teachers from international schools’ valuable insight into OxfordAQA qualifications. These sessions have strengthened teachers’ understanding and confidence, supporting them to deliver high-quality learning experiences that will benefit their students’

This initiative represents OxfordAQA’s growing engagement with the education community in Sri Lanka and its dedication to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers. As part of this commitment, OxfordAQA has scheduled a series of training programmes in the coming months to further support teachers across a range of subjects.

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