English in higher education – English medium

Part 1: Literature review

It is written and researched by a team of leading academics in the field of EM in HE and provides the evidence base for part two. The report examines research on:

• defining EM
• the growth and drivers for the growth of EM in HE
• perceived benefits
• approaches to implementation
• challenges and successes of studying through English
• quality assurance systems and frameworks for EM programmes
• and support systems for students and content lecturers using EM.

The report highlights practical examples of EM policy and implementation and identifies gaps in EM in HE research.

Part 2: A British Council perspective 

It provides the British Council's perspective on English-medium education in HE. The perspective is intended to guide, align and communicate the British Council's approach to English-medium education in HE and provoke and facilitate further discussion about the role of English in HE. 

Watch the six-minute video summary of part one below.

Download part 1: Literature review

Download part 2: A British Council perspective