Professional development
We support your professional development through accreditation schemes, events, professional resources and more.
TEAP accreditation
TEAP accreditation encourages and recognises the professional development of individual members and those employed at BALEAP member institutions. It is a portfolio-based scheme, appropriate for all EAP practitioners.
BAS accreditation
The BALEAP Accreditation Scheme (BAS) is designed to establish and sustain the standard required of specialist English for Academic Purposes provision to enhance the student experience.
Discover our stimulating EAP events
PIM: Challenges and Tensions in Materials Design for EAP
1st November 2024, 9:30am - 4:30pm
The University of Portsmouth
At our PIM we will look to explore the challenges and tensions faced by practitioners in designing effective and appropriate materials for English for Academic Purposes programmes.
Thinking of hosting a BALEAP event?
Member institutions can apply to host our annual conference and Professional Issues Meetings.
Other development resources
Resource library
Browse a bank of BALEAP resources and documents for EAP learning.
TEAP pathway quiz
Stay up-to-date with EAP scholarship and research at the BALEAP Research and Publications website.
Getting started with TEAP accreditation
Before engaging with the scheme, consider taking the following actions.
Awards and scholarships
Find out about our awards and scholarship funds for individuals and institutions.
Special Interest Groups
Our Special Interest Groups aim to advance areas of knowledge, learning or technology in the advancement of EAP learning and teaching. The groups may be able to assist you in your professional development in specific topic areas.