International Education Week 2008
17-21 November 2008
Celebrating the benefits of embedding an international
dimension in education
International Education Week (IEW) is an excellent opportunity to show the world how being internationally minded has benefited your school, college or organisation. We encourage everyone at all levels of education across England to join in the celebrations.
We are not asking you to do anything extra (unless you feel you want to!) but if you are planning any events related to your international activities for Autumn 2008, then please consider holding them between 17-21 November so that the whole country can celebrate together. Tell us your plans for the week by email.
Need inspiration? Take a look at some of the events which took place during IEW 2007, or see below some of the fantastic events held over the years:
- a visit by a Russian space expert and a cosmonaut to schools across Bedfordshire giving talks about their experiences
- international video-conferences
- a series of workshops with a Jamaican musician and storyteller
- language-speaking competitions
- international days including students wearing their traditional national costume, playing international music, dancing, cooking traditional food, folk art and crafts, language events, and drama skits
- a group of school footballers from Le Havre visiting a school in England to participate in a range of international sports-based activities.
Download our Ideas Sheet for more inspiration!
Everyone, at all levels of education across England, is invited to join in, so why not get involved and help spread the word!
More exciting news!
- Download 'Putting the World into World-Class Education — An International Strategy for Education, Skills and Children's Services' updated for 2007.
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For more information on internationalism in education, visit the Global Gateway.
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The US International Education Week coincides with our IEW this year. Visit the US IEW website for more information.
Last updated: 21 July 2008
