Gainsborough school recognised for its international work

Queen Elizabeth’s High School’s (QEHS) international work includes links with schools in Tanzania, China, Spain and Germany. It runs exchange trips to schools in all of these countries and students have benefitted hugely from the experience.

As well as welcoming both staff and students to Queen Elizabeth’s High School from exchange schools, it also regularly hosts teacher visits from schools as far apart as Guadeloupe and Australia.

David Allsop, headteacher, said: “I am immensely proud of our work as an international school. Our exchange programme is ambitious and has changed the perceptions of a huge number of students.

"Visiting teachers bring a new perspective and allow us to refine our practice. QEHS has a global perspective and its staff and students have a truly international outlook.”

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, said: “The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award.

"The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms.

"Embedding an international dimension in children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful lives and careers in an increasingly global economy.”

The award, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year, is now available worldwide in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Lebanon, Nigeria, and Pakistan, and more than 6,000 International School Awards have been presented to successful schools in the UK since the scheme began.

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