Designing programmes that transform how universities teach and how students thrive
I help universities, language schools, and international partners build courses, programmes, and partnerships that actually work — for the people who deliver them and the students who experience them.
What I Help With
From the blueprint stage through to delivery, I work with institutions to design programmes that are rigorous, student-centred, and genuinely usable.
Short Course Design
Bespoke short courses built around your learners’ goals, your institution’s brand, and your delivery capacity.
International Summer Schools
End-to-end design of academic and cultural summer programmes for international student cohorts.
Academic Skills Programmes
Credit-bearing and non-credit programmes that build the writing, research, and critical thinking skills students need to succeed.
Pre-Sessional English
Design and review of pre-sessional EAP programmes — from entry pathways to assessment frameworks and teacher guidance.
Student Success & Belonging
Coaching frameworks, induction programmes, and pastoral strategies that help international students find their footing.
Curriculum Review
Structured review of existing provision — identifying gaps, misalignments, and opportunities to strengthen academic coherence.
Staff Development
Teacher training and professional development workshops grounded in current research and real classroom challenges.
AI in Higher Education
Practical, pedagogically grounded approaches to integrating AI into teaching, assessment design, and institutional strategy.
Who I Work With
I work across the higher education and language teaching ecosystem — wherever there is a programme to design, a team to develop, or a partnership to build.
Universities
UK and international HEIs seeking to develop or review short courses, EAP provision, or international student programmes.
Language Schools
Independent and group-owned language schools looking to expand academic English provision or professionalise their offer.
International Partners
Overseas universities, pathway providers, and cultural organisations seeking to build or strengthen UK-linked programmes.
Educational Organisations
Professional bodies, examination boards, and NGOs working at the intersection of language, education, and global mobility.
About Me
I am an international education consultant with over forty years of experience designing academic programmes, developing teachers, and building partnerships across higher education and English language teaching.
My work spans the full curriculum cycle — from initial scoping and stakeholder consultation through to course design, materials development, assessment frameworks, and staff training. I have led the design of pre-sessional English programmes at the University of Warwick, created short courses and summer schools for international student cohorts, and built academic skills programmes that sit at the heart of student success strategies.
Beyond the UK, I have worked with institutions in Europe,the Middle East and Central and Far East Asia, developing partnership programmes and intercultural competency training for both students and staff. I am an active member of IATEFL and a regular presenter at international conferences on topics including AI in education, sustainability in ELT, and teacher professional development.
I bring rigour, creativity, and a deep commitment to equity to everything I design. Whether you need a complete programme built from scratch, an independent review of existing provision, or targeted staff development, I offer clear thinking and practical expertise that institutions can trust.
“Good curriculum design is never just about content — it is about creating the conditions for people to learn, belong, and grow.”
Example Projects
A selection of programmes and initiatives I have designed, led, or contributed to over my career.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a specific project in mind or want to explore how we might work together, I would be glad to hear from you.
Penny Mosavian, International Education Consultant 