About Us

By offering couress in the six official United Nations languages,  Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, the Language & Communications Programme:

  • promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism within the Secretariat.
  • provides the opportunity to learn the official languages of the Organization, and 
  • enhances the ability to perform professional duties with greater linguistic competence.

Our team of 27 full-time staff members, which includes the Officer in Charge, coordinators, head teachers, teachers and administrators, services the language learning needs of approximately 2000 clients (UN staff and diplomats) each term (three terms a year).

Teachers and coordinators for all six languages are recruited both locally and internationally and are highly qualified and experienced in the field of language teaching. All teachers and coordinators hold at least a masters degree in applied linguistics (or related field) and have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience. Many of the LCP’s staff members also publish and present at conferences.

The administrative offices for the LCP (Officer in Charge/ Coordinators / Head Teachers) are located on the 14th floor at 380 Madison Ave. (between 46th and 47th Streets).  Our classrooms are located in three locations: at 380 Madison, and in the DC1 and DC2 buildings.  [Map]
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