International Education Week 2025 is organised by British Council and will take place from 17th to 21st November. The week is dedicated to celebrating international learning in schools and will feature a variety of online events and resources aimed at educators and pupils alike. Inspire and motivate students to discover other languages, countries and cultures.
Teachers’ webinar about bringing international education to life in your classroom. Click here
Workshop (7-14yrs) with Ukrainian authors and illustrators about the power of storytelling Click here
Teaching resources to introduce pupils to the richness of Ukraine’s language and culture. Click here
Teachers’ webinar with tips and ideas for bringing culture into the languages classroom. Click here
Click here to find out more about events and resources available during British Council’s International Education Week, including:
- Where can languages take me? webinar on 18th November on careers
- Classroom resources designed to enhance international learning
- Stories from the classroom – teachers sharing their stories
- International School Award
- Support for finding a school partner
Other opportunities for North East to support international education in the classroom
Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages 2026 opens next week for advance bookings for a wide range of free events and activities around diverse languages and cultures, which can support schools’ international connections.
Newcastle and North East schools are also invited to attend a webinar with British Council about progressing with the International School Award at 4-5pm on 27th November (click here to register)
Newcastle City Council and International Newcastle provide support for schools to develop partnerships with schools abroad, which can enhance international learning through online projects and engagement. Find out more here and contact Sarah Edgar at Newcastle City Council if you want to connect with a school in another country.