5 reasons to… join in International Education Week

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When asked, 70% of parents interviewed believe their child should have more access to international opportunities through their school [source: NCLE survey of parent attitudes 2024].

Join the British Council’s International Education Week, 18–22 November, for inspiration, resources, events and challenges to help you boost international education in your school.

1. Online events

Don’t miss the inspirational webinar Bring the world into your classroom on 19 November when teachers and British Council staff talk about the many opportunities that can encourage your students to consider international perspectives.

Inspire your primary pupils to share the joy of reading. Join our Reading for pleasure – live! celebration and workshop on 21 November.

Pupils from schools in the UK and Jamaica will show what they have learned on our recent Reading for pleasure international school partnership. Poet Alex Wharton will lead an interactive workshop about the joy of words and stories.

2.  Free resources

Check out our top classroom resources. They’re free to download, easy-to-use and specially designed to help you bring international education to life for your learners.

3. Form partnerships

Working together with students in a different country really brings the international perspective to life. You can find your ideal school partner with our Partner Finder database.

Get tips from a teacher in this video about how to set up your partnership.

4. Find inspiration

Be inspired by the Stories from the classroom, our series of blog interviews with teachers who are successfully working in international education.

5. International School Award

Whatever you are doing for international education, make sure to apply for the International School Award. It’s a useful framework for developing your plans – and it’s well-deserved recognition of your work that you can share with your school community.