Free Online CPD for Primary Teachers: Children’s Language Development (With Certificate)

Supporting children’s language development is one of the most powerful ways to improve outcomes across the entire primary curriculum — especially in international schools, where many pupils are multilingual learners.

That’s why we’re delighted to offer a free online CPD course for primary teachers, written by Tom Hollins: Children’s Language Development

Why Language Development Matters in International Primary Schools

In international schools, language development is central to student success. Teachers often work with:

Multilingual classrooms
Students learning in an additional language
Diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Curriculum expectations aligned to international standards

A strong understanding of children’s language acquisition and development helps teachers:

Improve literacy outcomes
Strengthen comprehension across subjects
Support vocabulary development
Close attainment gaps
Build confident communicators

High-quality CPD in this area can have a lasting impact across your entire school.

About the Course

This practical and research-informed course, created by Tom Hollins, focuses on helping primary teachers better understand how children develop language — and how to support that development effectively in the classroom.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore:

How children acquire and develop language
The link between language development and academic success
Common barriers to language development
Practical strategies to support speaking, listening, reading and vocabulary
Approaches that work particularly well in diverse and international contexts

The course bridges theory and classroom practice, ensuring you leave with strategies you can implement immediately.

Flexible, Free and Certificate-Accredited

Our CPD courses are built for busy educators. Each course:

Takes around 1 hour to complete
Is fully online (learn anytime, anywhere)
Is completely free
Comes with a certificate of completion

Whether you’re looking to refresh your practice, develop new skills, or strengthen your CPD portfolio, you can complete these courses.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is particularly valuable for:

Primary teachers in international schools
Teachers working with EAL / ESL learners
Literacy coordinators
Early Years and KS1/KS2 teachers
School leaders focused on improving language and literacy outcomes

This course is for you, if you’re searching for:

Free CPD for primary teachers
Online CPD for international schools
Children’s language development training
Language acquisition CPD with certificate

Perfect for international school contexts

International schools are diverse by nature. Teachers often work across cultures, languages, and educational systems, and professional development needs to be both high-quality and adaptable.

Seneca’s CPD courses help you build confidence in areas that matter most in international settings, supporting students effectively, strengthening teaching practice, and developing your professional toolkit.