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QS World university rankings by subject 2025

World #1 for Education

For the twelfth year running, the UCL Institute of Education remains the top place in the world to study Education.

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IOE Teacher training rated 'Outstanding' across all phases
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Ofsted 2024

IOE Teacher training rated 'Outstanding' across all phases

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A new narrative of opportunity for languages
A new narrative of opportunity for languages

A new narrative of opportunity for languages

The National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) welcomes the recommendations in the Curriculum and Assessment Review and the Government’s renewed commitment to primary language learning.

07 Nov 2025

Black History Month at IOE, 2025
Black History Month at IOE, 2025

Black History Month at IOE, 2025

1 October marks the start of Black History Month in the UK. Discover how the UCL Institute of Education is marking this year's theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”.

10 Oct 2025

UCL Centre to lead first new UK-wide study of child development in a generation
UCL Centre to lead first new UK-wide study of child development in a generation

UCL Centre to lead first new UK-wide study of child development in a generation

The UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies is to lead the first new UK-wide scientific study of babies in a quarter of a century.

09 Sep 2025

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IOE Library and Archives

Our extensive collection of resources on education and related areas of social science.

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