British Esports' "Esports in Education Summit" received a 42 per cent increase in attendance from last year ©British Esports

British Esports' "Esports in Education Summit" received a 42 per cent increase in attendance from last year, it has been reported.

This was the fifth Education Summit, with new institutions attending the event increasing every single year since its inauguration in 2019.

It was hosted at the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies for the second consecutive year.

The goal of the summit is to discuss the future of esports for schools and colleges, with conversations surrounding the development and opportunities presented in the field.

More than 250 institutions from over 20 countries were present. 

Senior leaders, curriculum managers, lecturers and educational institutions all took part in the conference.

Esports has developed in Britain over the years, with a partnership forming in 2020 between British Esports and Pearson, which allowed around 40 universities in the United Kingdom and the United States to have esports-related courses.

Kalam Neale says that esports athletes have more resources than every before to pursue their passion ©British Esports
Kalam Neale says that esports athletes have more resources than every before to pursue their passion ©British Esports

Over 5,550 students across the world pursue esports qualifications.

Kalam Neale, the head of education at British Esports, talked about the increasing development of esports.

"Esports education continues to provide an opportunity for students to access state-of-the-art facilities, develop skills for digital and creative industries and to pursue a passion in education that has previously been unavailable," said Neale.

"Centres offering esports are reporting substantial increases in student engagement, re-engagement of students into education, as well as increased retention and attendance figures."

Participants at the summit were also able to to witness a Student Champs show match featuring Confetti Arrows and Loughborough Lycans in the esports arena of the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies.