Schools, community schools and groups in the region are invited to take part in five creative projects which shine a light on all the languages…
This year, children and young people have the opportunity to get creative and get involved in three competitions developed by local and national partners especially…
Languages open doors to careers! We have designed a Festival programme to include online and in person events, as well as classroom activities to inspire…
Have you ever wondered what the Festival is, what opportunities it offers to children and young people in the North East and beyond and why…
Updated 11 February 2026 Festival in-person events are always very popular and book up early. Registrations opened in November and seven events are already fully…
Every year, the Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages selects a song for children and young people to sign, sing and perform in many…
Join British Council’s International School Award Team and the Coordinator of our 2026 Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages for this webinar on 27th…
Back for the sixth year running, Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages will engage, empower and enlighten children and young people. With free activities…
The summary evaluation report for Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages 2025 has been published today. This demonstrates the impact of the Festival, which…
We are delighted to share the Mother Tongue Other Tongue e-book, a digital anthology of children and young people’s writing from across the North East.…