9 – 10.45 am

“Cognitive Load and Young Learners: Designing Exam-Friendly Lessons” (Luciana Fernandez)

The session combines clear conceptual explanations with practical lesson design examples. Participants will examine typical exam-style activities, identify potential overload, and reflect on simple adjustments to improve clarity, focus, and learner success.

“Bringing AI into the GP curriculum “ (Milagros Diaz Mathé)

Facing the challenges of incorporating AI to the Global Perspectives’ without it undermining the quality of the learning experience the curriculum proposes. An opportunity to honestly assess the fears AI poses for teachers, the shortcuts it opens up for students and how it can collaborate to fulfill our students’ success while achieving GP’s aims.

11.15 am – 12 pm

“Marketing de tu institución con Cambridge: Diferenciarte, Conectar y Crecer “ (Marcus Barroso)

La charla se realizará presencial por video conferencia.

Descubrí cómo utilizar los activos de Cambridge International Education para potenciar la marca y la presencia de tu institución en el mercado. En esta sesión veremos cómo aprovechar recursos ya desarrollados, adaptar materiales de marketing y sacar el máximo partido de las iniciativas de Cambridge, manteniendo la claridad de marca y construyendo vínculos sólidos con estudiantes y familias.

Cambridge Early Years PDQ: “Inspiring Quality and supporting strong foundations for Early Learning” (Alejandra Tejón)

During this presentation, you will be introduced to the Cambridge Early Years PDQ and gain an overview of what the course offers early years educators. You will explore its focus on child-centred learning, effective teaching strategies and reflective  practice, elements that all together, support high quality education. We will also highlight the key benefits of participating in the course, including developing practical classroom skills, building professional confidence, and earning an internationally recognised qualification that supports career progression.

“Connected Speech: A Handful of Classroom-Friendly Strategies” (Nancy Johstone)

This micro session shares a handful of high-impact strategies for helping learners produce more natural connected speech. Teachers will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately to support spoken fluency and confidence.

1.30 – 3 pm

“From Speaking to Interacting: Teaching Interactive Communication from B1 to C2 “ (Nancy Johnstone)

In this session, we’ll take a closer look at what interactive communication really means in Cambridge Speaking exams from B1 to C2. We’ll unpack this assessment criterion, highlight common learner challenges, and clarify what examiners are actually listening for. The session also explores practical strategies and activities to help learners move from simply answering questions to interacting naturally, confidently, and effectively.

“Cambridge Primary: A Global Passport with Local Flexibility” (Andrea Pelliccia)

The Cambridge framework is more than just a syllabus; it is a global passport. It provides our students with a common language of excellence that is recognized worldwide. However, what makes it truly remarkable is its flexibility to adapt to particular school communities and educational projects.

As a school, we don’t just ‘deliver’ a program; we adapt it. Cambridge Primary offers a robust foundation with excellent progression that allows us to take a world-class structure and weave it into our local context, culture, and the specific needs of our students. It also allows for continuous professional development and a wide range of support for teaching and learning.

Today, I want to take you through a case study of our school—showing you how this framework, combined with our experience and tradition, creates a learning environment for students  who are not just ‘ready for secondary school,’ but ready for the world.

Get the most out of the new School Support Hub – Cambridge International (Lucila Márquez)

The new School Support Hub brings together everything you need to plan, teach, and prepare your students for Cambridge International exams—now in a more intuitive and streamlined experience. In this session, we’ll walk you through the most useful features, highlight where to find key resources, and share tips to help you get the very best out of the platform.
It’s a practical, interactive space designed for coordinators and teachers who want to save time, work more efficiently, and feel confident navigating the updated Hub.
Join us to explore what’s new, ask questions, and discover how the School Support Hub can make your exam preparation smoother than ever.

3.20 – 4 pm

“Guía práctica de comunicación para centros de preparación” (Celeste Carvutto – Sabrina Scotti)

En esta sesión exploraremos los recursos, mensajes y campañas que Cambridge English pone a disposición de su red de centros de preparación. Veremos cómo utilizarlos para comunicar y difundir que la institución prepara y registra alumnos para los exámenes de Cambridge English, fortaleciendo así su propuesta de valor y su visibilidad ante alumnos y familias.

“Cambridge PDQ in Educational Leadership.  A Journey from Theory to Action.” (María José Montenegro)

Cambridge PDQ in Educational Leadership is designed to increase leaders’ knowledge and understanding of successful leadership and to help you move from just doing the job to truly understanding it. Find your own map to build a solid theoretical foundation that will turn your instinctive actions into intentional, reflective, and more effective leadership practice.  Design your Personal Leadership Development Plan, ask better questions and get the tools to find your own answers. The programme covers key leadership theories, concepts and challenges with a focus on effective and reflective leadership practice.

“Let’s Talk Exams: An Open Q&A with the ESSARP Team “ (Paula Corti – Alejandra Storani – Belén O’Curry)

Got questions about exam administration? Want to double‑check a process, clarify a specific step, or simply talk through the challenges that come up during the exam cycle? Join us for an open, drop‑in session with the ESSARP Examinations Team, designed especially for exam coordinators.
This will be a relaxed space to chat, share experiences, ask all those everyday questions, and walk away with clearer answers (and maybe a useful tip or two).

Luciana Fernández

Luciana Fernández is a graduate teacher of English who has been teaching English for the past twenty-nine years. She has specialized in Methodology and Teaching Practice and she holds a Diploma in Educational Research from the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. She holds two post graduate certifications in Thinking Cultures and Teaching for Comprehension

She is a Reading and Literacy expert and has been training teachers in this area for the past fifteen years. She is a teacher educator and has designed several presentations and courses for professional development both in Argentina and abroad. Her presentation at ARTESOL 2015 was selected to be presented at TESOL International as a Best Affiliate Session. She is one of the 50 scholarship winners who attended and presented at IATEFL, held in Birmingham in April 2016. She was later on invited to be a presenter at the Young Learners and Teenagers SIG pre conference event and at the main conference.

 

Nancy Johnstone

English teacher (I.N.E.S en Lenguas Vivas “J. R. Fernández”) and Licenciada en Inglés (UNL). She holds a Specialisation degree in Education and Constructivism (FLACSO), and is currently working on her master’s thesis. She has always taught English at bilingual schools, teacher training colleges and the School of Engineering – UBA, where she is the Head of the Languages Department. She has been a Cambridge Speaking Examiner since 1995 and an Examiner Trainer and Coordinator/Team Leader since 2008. She was awarded the IATEFL Cambridge English Peter Hargreaves Scholarship in 2016.

 

Milagros Díaz Mathé

Milagros holds a degree in Education and in Journalism. She has been teaching Global Perspectives for IGCSE since 2013 with highly successful results. She has coached schools with the start-up of Global Perspectives, both in Argentina and in Uruguay, and was part of the Pilot team for Global Perspectives Primary and Lower Secondary. She has participated in every training session offered by Cambridge, at ESSARP and online, and is a member of the Cambridge University Press Panel meant to assess in the design of future Global Perspectives publications. She currently lives in the city of Tandil.

Alejandra Tejón

Alejandra  is an educator with extensive experience in bilingual and international schools, actively contributing to research and collaborative teams focused on sustainable learning approaches. She is deeply committed to understanding how students learn and to fostering environments that support their growth and development. Her career began as a Kindergarten teacher and later expanded into the field of Educational Psychology. Over the years, she has held various leadership positions, including Kindergarten Coordinator, Learning Centre Coordinator, and Deputy Head. She currently serves as Academic Director at Northlands School, where she oversees the design, enhancement, and implementation of the curriculum.

Andrea Pelliccia

I would describe myself as an enthusiast of digital learning environments and a team builder. With two decades of experience as an educator, I have been a Head of Primary School since 2013. I have successfully managed change projects and school-wide innovation initiatives, ensuring our community keeps up with the 21st century. I hold a BS in Information Systems, a Master’s Degree in Technology Applied to Education, and I am certified as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach. I am passionate about creating a supportive and challenging learning environment that fosters personal growth for students and staff alike, where everyone feels they belong and is valued. I like to combine people, technology, and the learning process.

 

Marcus Barroso

Con más de una década de experiencia en el sector educativo, Marcus es Regional Marketing Manager de Cambridge International Education para América Latina y el Caribe, responsable de las estrategias de comunicación de la marca y promoción de los productos y servicios en toda la región.