English training for teachers of the Schools of the Future

The Federative Republic of Brazil has requested financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the Education for the Future – Paraná Program and will use part of the funds to finance consulting services. The operation is BR-L1551 and the loan agreement is 5402/OC-BR.

The State Secretariat of Education and Sports of Paraná invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in developing and implementing an English-language teacher training program in the Schools of the Future, initially located in the municipalities of Piraquara and Toledo. The consultancy will benefit approximately 150 education professionals and will last 12 months.

The services include language proficiency assessments, design of training itineraries, development of pedagogical materials, face-to-face and virtual training, implementation of the CLIL methodology, teaching accompaniment and assessments aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). At least 80 face-to-face hours and 80 virtual hours of training are required per educational unit.

The selection will be made through Selection Based on the Qualifications of Consultants (SCC), in accordance with IDB policies. Firms must accredit at least five years of general experience and two years of experience in teaching or vocational training. Specific experience in English teaching, bilingual education, CLIL methodology and projects financed by multilateral organizations will be valued. Partnerships through Joint Ventures or sub-consulting and the electronic submission of expressions of interest are allowed.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.