CONTEXT The mobility proposal involves a large department of multilingual staff in a languages department of a comprehensive boys school one hour from London. We teach compulsory languages (French and Spanish) to age 16 and optional languages to 18 years.We are a multiracial, diverse school, which has a variety of international links. OBJECTIVES We hope to further internationalise the school and raise awareness of languages and language teaching. We hope to upskill teachers, in terms of pedagogy and of linguistic skill. We hope to introduce a third language (German) option at all stages of language provision in the school. The objectives of the project are : - to help further embed the possibilities for language study, focussing on three European languages (French, Spanish & German) - to enthuse staff and, through them, students - to extend the international priorities of the school - to enable the department to put in place German teaching, starting from 2015/16 and going forward - to enable outstanding teachers of languages to deliver more languages, through effective in-service training in an EU country The school aims to ensure that all students have the chance to take the EBACC qualification, which includes a C or above in languages. We look to increase the value-added scores in the languages department and increase uptake of languages at A-level, which have been identified as priorities in the Team Development Plan. We wish to maintain and even further increase the quality of teaching, raising the cultural awareness of staff and their knowledge of creative strategies. The school wishes remain an internationally active school and to feed into students' cultural and linguistic knowledge in an ever-more globalised world, in a Europe which sees more an more unity and mobility of citizens. NUMBER AND PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS 7 experienced teachers who have not had this opportunity for immersive linguistic training and view of other cultural teaching approaches previously. All speak two or three languages currently and are enthusiastic linguists who will take full advantage of the opportunity. One head of department and two teachers with additional responsibilities - including teacher training and outreach (thus enhancing the reach of the project) will participate alongside four experienced classroom teachers. All teachers are European Citizens. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES Teachers will be involved in a range of workshops, sessions, observations and learning activities formulated by reputable training providers. This will include immersion and observation and discussion of pedagogy in the country of the target language (France, Germany, Spain, Austria). METHODOLOGY Four mobility flows are planned of either one or two weeks, involving immersion in language at suitable level for participants, using recognised training centres with strong reputations. Questionnaires, discussion, appraisal and evaluative planning will be carried out after the mobilities in the project are complete. This will include consultation of staff participants and student voice. Feedback and dissemination of results will be shared with partnership schools, senior staff and governors. RESULTS & IMPACT AND LONGER TERM BENEFITS The continued development of staff will enhance motivation and skill in languages delivery. In addition we hope to be able to deliver a broader range of languages to a greater number of students. The benefits will continue for several years for both students and staff.