The British Council's New Directions South Asia 2025 conference, a first for the region, concluded successfully, addressing critical challenges in English language learning and assessment.
The two-day event, held in Delhi on February 21-22, brought together experts from across South Asia and the UK, focusing on the intersection of technology and traditional assessment methods.
The conference, which featured discussions on AI in education, assessing young learners, and English for employability, aimed to enhance the quality of English language education in the region.
A parallel session in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Nepal English Language Teachers' Association, facilitated local discussions on multilingual contexts and AI's role in assessment.
"The launch of New Directions in South Asia marks a significant milestone in our journey of driving innovation in English language assessment worldwide," stated Professor Barry O’Sullivan OBE, Director of English Language Research at the British Council," reads the press note issued by the British Council, "The rich discussions that unfolded here demonstrate how bringing together thought-leaders, educators and policymakers under one roof creates meaningful dialogue on the intersection of technology and tradition
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