Professional

St Mary’s Academy also offers tailored language and professional development programmes for professionals who wish to enhance their English as a Foreign Language skills while gaining practical knowledge in negotiation and mediation techniques. These programmes are designed to meet the needs of today’s global professionals who operate in fast-paced, multicultural, and multinational environments.

English is the global language of business, science, and diplomacy. Mastering it not only opens doors to international opportunities but also allows professionals to participate fully in global dialogue, collaborate with colleagues across borders, and access a vast range of professional resources and networks. In today’s interconnected world, fluency in English is not just an advantage - it’s a necessity.

Equally important are the skills of negotiation and mediation. Effective negotiation is key to reaching mutually beneficial agreements, building trust, and avoiding unnecessary conflict in the workplace. Mediation, on the other hand, teaches professionals how to resolve disputes, manage tensions, and foster understanding through constructive communication. These are critical abilities for any leader, manager, or team member navigating diverse opinions and interests.

Our programmes also focus on developing strong communication skills in multicultural and multinational settings. Professionals learn how to adapt their language, tone, and style to various cultural contexts, ensuring respectful and effective interaction with colleagues, clients, and partners from around the world. This global perspective not only enhances workplace harmony but also boosts overall professional competence.

Teachers` Development

St Mary’s Academy offers a range of tailored courses for teachers, designed to support their ongoing professional development in both language and pedagogy. Our programmes include English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and specialized training in key areas of modern education. These courses are carefully developed to equip teachers with the tools they need to respond to the evolving demands of diverse classrooms.

Among the topics we offer are:

• Action Research in Education – empowering teachers to investigate and improve their own teaching practices through structured reflection and analysis.

• Teaching English Across the Curriculum – helping teachers integrate English language development into subjects like science, history, and geography, making language learning more meaningful and contextual.

• Dealing with Difficult Students – providing strategies for managing challenging behaviours, understanding student needs, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

• Teaching Multicultural Communication Through Art – encouraging inclusive, creative expression and intercultural understanding, essential in today’s diverse school settings.

We also offer courses in curriculum design, inclusive education, digital tools in the classroom, and project-based learning. These areas are vital for teachers to stay current, engage students more effectively, and meet educational goals with creativity and confidence.

Our goal is to empower educators not just to teach better, but to think critically, act innovatively, and grow as reflective practitioners in a rapidly changing educational landscape.