Government Departments

Government departments

We provide fully-tailored, flexible language training, which is adapted to suit individual client needs in the following areas:

The format and length of training

Course content and programmes

Progress checking and evaluation

Management information and progress reporting

Our approach - find out more

Training programmes for government departments

Since 2005 PLS has been a leading supplier of language training to central government. We have provided customised training in over 50 foreign languages to diplomatic and consular staff and civil servants, at all levels from beginner to advanced.

Our qualified and highly experienced teachers are familiar with civil servants’ language requirements. We have developed a true understanding of public sector language training needs and our service provision includes bespoke training, specifically tailored to the learner’s needs.

The course programmes we offer to government departments include:

Full time, intensive training
Flexible, individual courses to fit in with learners’ busy schedules
Weekly group lunchtime and evening courses
Self-funded virtual group courses for individuals (see Whitehall Languages)

Government contracts we have fulfilled:

Testimonials

My teachers’ approach is to focus on spoken language, supplemented by learning grammar and revising vocabulary in a student’s own time. They draw on a wide range of online resources that seek to enhance listening and comprehension skills in support of a given topic. My training is very challenging and mentally taxing, but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Commodore, Royal Navy - Ministry of Defence

Caroline our tutor is incredibly patient and delivers a great balance between making sure we are stretched and helping us when we are unsure of an answer or task. She has made the lessons fun and engaging and I have developed the confidence to give it a go even when I'm not completely sure of an answer and this has really helped the language learning overall.

Manager, Critical and Emerging Technology Policy - Home Office

We have an excellent working relationship with PLS, they are professional and reliable when engaging with us. I am particularly impressed with how the induction process is carried out, ensuring new students are put at ease, and the constant support provided throughout.

Regional Manager – Home Office

Many thanks all! Liyun has been really receptive to feedback as we go - for example we now alternate between textbook texts and more challenging news articles to suit all levels. Very grateful for flexibility setting classes up.

Faststreamer - Home Office

Xiaolan is the best Mandarin teacher that I've ever had, really pleased with the course.

Learner - Department for Culture Media and Sport

Elena keeps the lessons fun with interactive exercises and keeps the content relevant

Learner - Ministry of Defence

Client Hub

Our bespoke learning and reporting platform for L&D and HR representatives and students. Our client hub ensures we provide fully flexible courses, which can move fluidly between face to face and virtual lessons, as all required materials and activities are shared via the platform.

For L&D and HR

A secure and GDPR-compliant portal to share key MI data such as:

training hours
attendance
spend
learning plans
progress reports
training needs analysis
terms & conditions

For students

Interactive self-study resources curated by our experts to supplement our face-to-face, online and hybrid learning models.

Learning recommendations include tips on Self-Study, useful links, podcasts, books, articles etc.

Get in touch!

If you wish to explore ways that we can provide online or in-person language classes for your department,
please contact our Operations Manager at corinne.taylor@langsols.com