Centre for International Training and Education
CITE consists of the English Language Teaching Unit, the International Professional Development Unit, the Sanctuary Seekers' Unit and the Study Abroad Unit.
Key Citizens
- Philip Horspool - Director of Centre
- James Lambert - Assistant Director
- Jock McPherson - Assistant Director
- Rob Crane - Assistant Director (Business and Partnerships)
English Language Teaching Unit
We offer a wide range of English Language and Study Skills courses to students who are studying, or who want to study, at Leicester. These include presessional, insessional, short courses (such as summer schools) and credit bearing modules. In addition we offer several teacher training programmes such as CELTA.
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International Professional Development Unit
We specialise in the development and delivery of professional development (PD) courses and consultancy for international clients.
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Sanctuary Seekers' Unit
As a University of Sanctuary, we provide a range of opportunities by which staff and students across campus (and beyond) can contribute to ensuring that we are a genuinely welcoming place for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Key Citizens
- Phil Horspool - Chair of Sanctuary Steering Group
- Aleks Palanac - Head of Sanctuary Seekers' Unit
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Study Abroad Unit
We support students coming to Leicester on an exchange or Study Abroad programme from one of our international partner universities (including Erasmus+). We also manage outgoing exchanges and summer school placements for Leicester students.
Key Citizens
- Clare Banfa - Head of Study Abroad Unit