A WIRRAL school has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award (ISA) in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
The Kingsway Academy – formerly Wallasey School - is celebrating receiving the ISA, a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education, such as through links with partner schools overseas.
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 to live and work as global citizens.
The Kingsway Academy in Wallasey – part of the Northern Schools Trust – is forward thinking and strives to create and expand opportunities for pupils and staff through its international work within the global citizenship themes of conflict and peace, sustainable living, rights and responsibilities, fairness and equality and identify and belonging.
On hearing the news that the academy had received the award, director of international strategy and provision Deborah Hughes said: “The Kingsway Academy is delighted to receive this award which recognises the work we are doing to embed aspects of different cultures into the curriculum and raise aspiration in our young people, so that they gain the skills and understanding they need to live and work as global citizens.”
The British Council’s assessor report stated that the school is “a shining example of how to guide international work through clearly planned and delivered activities” across an extensive cross-curricular platform.
John Rolfe, from the British Council, added: “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.
“Adding an international dimension to children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful future careers in an increasingly global economy.”
The ISA encourages and supports schools to develop:
- An international ethos embedded throughout the school
- A majority of pupils within the school impacted by and involved in international work
- Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools
- Curriculum-based work across a range of subjects
- Year-round international activity
- Involvement of the wider community
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