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Multilingualism and SEND: When language acquisition gets mistaken for learning difficulty

Stavroula Petropoulou is Regional Head of Multilingualism at International Schools Partnership (ISP), specialising in multilingual education, inclusion and SEND. With experience spanning educational psychology, SEND coordination and school leadership, she works with schools worldwide to improve outcomes for multilingual learners.

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FlashAcademy® wins Exporter of the Year at the BESA Awards 2026

FlashAcademy® has been named Exporter of the Year at the BESA Awards 2026, recognising the company’s outstanding contribution to international education and its growing impact on multilingual learners around the world.

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Empowering multilingual learners: A strengths-based approach to technology

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday 16th October as we demonstrate how a strengths-based approach and innovative technology can enhance English language learning.

Gain valuable insights and strategies to celebrate linguistic diversity and optimise learning outcomes for your multilingual learners.

Date: Wednesday 16th October | Time: 16:00 (Dubai/GST) / 13:00 (UK/BST)

What to expect

How to incorporate technology into your teaching practice
How to recognise home language as an asset
How to promote inclusion
Real-life examples from Lily Shaekhova, Head of EAL at GEMS FirstPoint School, Dubai

Meet the speakers

Lily Shaekhova, Head of English as an Additional Language, GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai

Jenny Loach, Head of Education – International and UK

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