Description
While schools are increasingly expected to offer international perspectives and opportunities for global engagement, many leaders struggle to build partnerships and integrate global learning into their curricula.
This course will guide participants in developing strategic internationalization plans, focusing on European partnerships and integrating international perspectives into school environments.
Participants will learn how to enhance their school’s global profile through Erasmus+ programs, build international partnerships, and create opportunities for student and staff exchanges.
Practical activities will include developing internationalization strategies and exploring funding opportunities.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to lead their schools towards a more global outlook, fostering international partnerships and creating inclusive and globally connected educational communities.
What is included
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the importance of internationalization:
- Learn how to position their schools as globally connected institutions;
- Understand the value of international partnerships in education.
- Develop an internationalization strategy:
- Gain the tools to develop a strategic plan for internationalizing their school’s curriculum and activities;
- Learn how to incorporate global perspectives into all aspects of school leadership.
- Maximise Erasmus+ opportunities:
- Understand how to use Erasmus+ funding and programs to support internationalization initiatives;
- Learn the logistics of creating partnerships with schools abroad and integrating exchange programs.
- Enhance global competence in students and staff:
- Learn how to develop global competencies in students and staff, including language skills, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.
- Explore practical strategies for embedding global learning across subjects.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Internationalisation in schools: strategies and partnerships
(Thursday morning)
- Overview of the course objectives, schedule, and expectations;
- The importance of internationalization in schools;
- Why internationalization is crucial for schools and how it benefits students and staff;
- Building international partnerships;
- Integrating international perspectives into the curriculum;
- Exploring Erasmus+ and international funding opportunities;
- Guided cultural tour of Brussels.
Day 2 – Planning, global competence, and school engagement
(Friday morning)
- Developing an internationalization strategy;
- Step-by-step guidance on creating a strategic plan for school internationalization;
- Incorporating global competence in students and staff;
- Practical strategies to engage students and staff in global learning opportunities;
- Logistics of exchange programs and international collaborations;
- Promoting internationalization in your school community.
Day 3 – Action planning and course closure
(Saturday morning)
- Action planning for internationalization;
- Participants finalize their strategic internationalization plans, with peer feedback;
- Review of the key takeaways from the course;
- Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
- Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
- Excursion and other external cultural activities.
