APAC Community

Meet the partners and supporters that make APAC possible!

As a non-profit, APAC is largely funded by membership fees and the training courses we offer.

We are also very lucky to count on the support of a number of associations and ELT-related companies with whom we organise our yearly ELT Convention, publish APAC's journal, and share our platform to improve English teaching in Catalonia.

Find new avenues for professional development, interesting activities for your school or academy, newly published materials and research, and get to know APAC's partners and the projects that they’re currently engaged in.

 

Platinum Partner

Come In English Bookshop

Founded in 1984, COME IN, Barcelona’s English Bookshop, represents an inescapable reference for any person or firm related to language learning in our city.

Our customers have a special interest in the English language, not only in the teaching and learning areas but also in the field ofl iterature and children's books.

Most of the teachers and students –not only English students- from our city and surroundings as well as national and international public figures (writers, musicians, actors, cinema and theatre directors, politicians, journalists, etc.) have dropped by our bookstore from time to time.

Learn more about us here.


Gold Partners

British Council Spain

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and the countries we work with (over 100 across the world). We do this by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.

As one of the world’s English experts, we are committed to people who teach this language: through our courses, events, teaching materials, assessment solutions and support networks we help teachers become more effective professionals.

Learn more about us here.

macmillan education

For over 180 years, Macmillan Education has exemplified a pioneering spirit, consistently advancing learning and shaping futures through the creation of high-quality books, tools, and content for teachers that want to make a real difference. Discover their new methodologies, innovative digital resources, and effective teaching practices that will inspire you and your learners.

Learn more about us here.


Partners

ANGLIA EXAMINATIONS

Anglia Examinations is an international Exam Board based within the award-winning Department of International Operations at state-run and administered Chichester College (England). Our partnership with AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group allows us to offer very reasonably priced OFQUAL-regulated qualifications. Anglia is widely recognised throughout Spain as valid proof of English language proficiency for Universities, Erasmus Programmes, the Civil Service, Exchange and Volunteer Programmes, Companies, Regional Governments, and the National Government, among others. 

Suite of Exams: Anglia Young Stars, General English Exams, Business English Exams, Exams for Teachers and Qualifications in Applied Translation.

Learn more about us here.

ETS GLOBAL: TOEFL® and GRE® tests

ETS Global B.V. offers a wide range of Language Assessments like the TOEFL® or the GRE® tests, as well as standardized tests, preparation tools and learning solutions for non-native speakers.

  • TOEFL iBT® Test, the world's premier English-language proficiency test for university study, work and immigration, accepted by more than 12,500 universities and institutions in over 160 countries.

  • GRE® Test, the most widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide that measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills.

Learn more about us here.

 

stanley publishing

Our work at Stanley Publishing is the publication and distribution of ELT books and materials for all ages and all levels, since 1991. In Spain, we represent two major ELT publishers, MM Publications and Global ELT.

We promote and provide technical and pedagogical orientation, as well as teacher training through seminars and conferences.

Stanley publishing is extremely efficient in its logistics, all orders are sent via courier within a period of 24 hours.

Our goal is to provide our customers with accurate information about top ELT materials, course books, exam books as well as any other supplementary material.  

Whatever you are looking for, we can get it. Today we’re asking you to count on us, we are willing to excel.

Learn more about us here.

BRITISH SUMMER

Forty years ago, our adventure started with a humble summer program in the UK (yep, that's the story behind our name) :-). Since that sunny beginning, we've journeyed through countless memorable moments. Now, here we are, a prominent name in Spain, standing strong and significant, ready to face challenges like the rollercoaster times we're in, but never losing sight of our commitment to you. We're all about crafting services that fit just right with your needs. So, get ready for tailor-made opportunities to study and soak up life-changing experiences abroad!

Learn more about British Summer here.

 

LOOK OUT! Theatre Company

LOOK OUT! Theatre Company with over 20 years of experience in theatre in English, has a fantastic selection of 28 original plays from preschool to high school. These performances have 1, 2 or 3 native actors, include original characters, puppets, songs, backdrops and costumes to bring the most engaging and memorable experience.

We perform in Catalonia and come to your school, local theatre or civic centre. We provide workbooks and resources so you take the maximum from our visit and at the end of performances, we include time for questions, making LOOK OUT! the most rounded way to teach your students English.

Learn more about us here.

 

max your class

Max Your Class is a dynamic organization dedicated to innovating English language education for schools.. We understand the pivotal role teachers play in shaping young minds, and we actively collaborate with educators to help them achieve their goals. Our team designs immersive events that seamlessly integrate language learning into practical, everyday situations, fostering not only linguistic proficiency but also critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities. Through interactive scenarios and hands-on activities, students not only grasp language nuances but also apply them authentically, building a foundation for effective communication across various disciplines.

At Max Your Class we are committed to supporting and empowering English teachers through innovative, experiential learning approaches.

Learn more about us here.


CIC Escola d’Idiomes

CIC Escola d’Idiomes has been offering English, German, French and Italian courses for 60 years. Our language school has a new service for schools called “CIC a la vostra escola”. We offer school camps and workshops in English, language and culture programs abroad for school groups, and teacher training for English teachers.

Learn more about us here.

 

RICHMOND

Richmond is a market-leading publisher of high-quality English language teaching material and forms part of Sanoma Learning, an educational company that has supported over 20 million students with inclusive, holistic learning solutions. Founded in 1992, we proudly champion the English language and support those who teach and learn it by offering the latest in product design and classroom methodology.

Our mission is to help all students fulfill their potential.

Learn more about us here.

 
 

deliateacher

DELIATEACHER, established in January 2015 by Delia, a dynamic New Yorker, is an academy emerged with a singular mission— to fill a linguistic void in the region, particularly in the realm of speaking proficiency.

Distinguished as both an official exam preparation and examiner center for English assessments, encompassing both oral and written evaluations, DELIATEACHER stands as a testament to educational excellence. The academy proudly offers a diverse array of English courses tailored for children, teenagers, adults, and businesses. The curriculum is meticulously designed to address the unique requirements of each learner, upholding the core values that have defined DELIATEACHER throughout its journey: a commitment to quality education and unwavering dedication to personalized attention.

Learn more about us here.


Contributors

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING

National Geographic Learning is a leading provider of English Language Teaching materials for learners at kindergarten through to adult and academic education.

Our unique partnerships with National Geographic and TED mean we can offer a unique range of authentic materials that inspire and bring your classroom to life. For information on any of our titles, visit our website ELTNGL.com.

If you’d like to request samples, you can do so here.

 

APPI’s activity is focused on improving English language teaching in Portugal. To this effect APPI has been providing their members with a number of opportunities for building their own professional development. APPI’s mission is achieved through consistently appealing to members and teachers of English at large for a lifelong professional updating to be made possible both by APPI’s human and material resources. 

Since its conception, APPI has gone through various changes in finding the best way to achieve its principal aim: to help improve English language teaching in Portugal embracing teachers of all levels. Maintaining this aim has made APPI expand its professional activities and membership to being one of the largest and most active non-profit-making associations of its kind in Europe.

Learn more about us here.

OXFORD TEFL

Oxford TEFL is a world leader in English as a foreign language teacher training. Since 1998, we have trained over 5000 teachers now working worldwide. We offer online and face to face (in Barcelona) Cambridge CELTA courses, online and blended Trinity DipTESOL courses and online teacher development courses.

Our tutors are experts in teacher training and active in the ELT industry. We strive to create a positive, dynamic and supportive environment where our students, teachers and team can focus on their learning and teaching aims and enjoy the experience of achieving them.

Learn more about us here.

 

Founded in 2020 by Júlia Barón, Ariadna Sánchez-Hernández, Maria Luz Celaya and Roger Gilabert, the International Association for Teaching Pragmatics (ITAP) aims at bringing together research and teaching practices in L2 pragmatics. Our ultimate goal is to promote the teaching of pragmatic competence in first and second languages, so that our students become international citizens, able to communicate with speakers across contexts.

To do so, ITAP provides a site for information about publications, pedagogical material, and initiatives in the field. Moreover, it serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas and expertise through the organization of different workshops and conferences.

ITAP members include university professors, language teachers at elementary, primary and secondary schools, graduate and undergraduate students, and language professionals around the world, all interested in how to teach the ability to communicate with people across contexts, situations and speakers.

Learn more about us here.