What will you learn?
Compare common myths with actual data on school attainment levels of multilingual learners.
Explore how embracing linguistic diversity enriches students’ educational experiences and wellbeing as well as contributes positively to their academic achievements.
Effective strategies to support multilingual learners and promote an inclusive educational environment.
Hear real-life examples of putting this into practice.
Our speakers
Professor Roberto Filippi
Professor at the UCL Institute of Education in London
Roberto's research primarily explores multilanguage acquisition and its impacts on cognitive control, memory and metacognitive processes, using behavioural and neuroimaging methods.
He is particularly focused on the developmental and educational implications of multilingual environments for both typically developing children and those with neurodivergent profiles. He investigates how multilingualism across the lifespan can confer cognitive and metacognitive benefits, aiming to uncover potential advantages for lifelong learners.
Additionally, he has multiple publications in high-impact journals, has edited online collections on multilingualism and established valuable international collaborations in the field.
Soofia Amin
Assistant Head Teacher at Kensington Primary School and Specialist Lead in Education for Multilingualism
Soofia empowers educators with strategies that foster a whole-school approach to multilingualism, ensuring that every learner’s linguistic background is recognized as a valued asset.
She has worked with the Department for Education in Priority Areas, supporting schools to enhance provision for multilingual learners. She collaborates with academics and researchers to develop evidence-based best practices, ensuring multilingualism is embedded effectively within her practice. Her work bridges policy, practice, and research to create sustainable and impactful change in schools nationwide
Lusine Nalbandyan-Andreke
Customer Success Executive - International at FlashAcademy®
Lusine brings a unique blend of legal expertise and a lifelong passion for languages. Fluent in English, Armenian, Russian and French (and currently learning Lithuanian), she deeply understands the challenges faced by both learners and educators in multilingual environments.
She is committed to supporting schools and students in overcoming EAL (English as an Additional Language) barriers. She believes that multilingualism empowers learners by broadening their opportunities and boosting their confidence.