British Council International School Award
British Council International School Award (Gold - Full Accreditation) success for Hoe Valley School
Hoe Valley School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award (Gold - Full Accreditation) in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
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.
Hoe Valley School’s international work includes partnerships with schools in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and China. Together we have conducted collaborative projects across many areas of the curriculum. Our Statistics projects, Birds of Peace, Christmas projects, and Stolpersteine projects, as well as our Chinese Exchange programme, have been particularly successful. We are proud to maintain these links, which not only strengthen our students’ global awareness and intercultural understanding but also help to build lasting friendships across borders.
On hearing the news that Hoe Valley had received the award, Mr Kelly, Acting Headteacher said, “We are delighted to have been awarded the British Council International School Award (Gold – Full Accreditation). Our international partnerships broaden students’ perspectives, develop informed and global citizens, and strengthen our work-ready ethos. This award underpins everything we do at HVS, preparing young people with the skills, understanding and confidence to thrive in an interconnected world."
Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, said, “The school has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work and links with schools abroad. The International School Award is a chance for schools to be recognised for their important work in bringing the world into their classrooms. This is especially commendable when schools have been deeply affected by the global pandemic. The desire to build on their international work shines through and it is with utmost pride that we celebrate their achievements.
By embedding an international dimension in children’s education, these schools are preparing their students for successful lives in the UK or further afield, empowering them to be global citizens, and are creating vital opportunities in an increasingly global economy.”
The Award is now available worldwide in countries such as Greece, India, and Nigeria. Over 6,000 International School Awards have been presented to successful schools in the UK since the scheme began in 1999.
- The International School Award encourages and supports schools to develop:
- An international ethos embedded throughout the school
- A whole school approach to international work
- Collaborative curriculum-based work with international partner schools
- Year-round international activity
- Involvement of the wider community
For more information about the International School Award, please get in touch with their team at schools@britishcouncil.org