Links with other cultures and nations
Links abroad
Establishing, maintaining and expanding links with foreign schools and pupils can improve language skills, cultural awareness and knowledge of the world. Here's how to do it.
Our links with a Chinese school
Teachers and students at Grantown Grammar School have gained many benefits from linking with a school in China.
Linking with a Chinese school
Find out more about linking with a Chinese school, which can enhance learning and teaching by providing a context for global citizenship.
Chinese New Year special
Learn more about the customs surrounding Chinese New Year, and find activities and resources for pupils of all ages.
Visiting a Chinese school
A visit to a school abroad can be rewarding for all involved. Get useful advice and information here.
Joint curriculum projects with a Chinese school
Curriculum projects are a great way to bring a school link alive and into the classroom. Find out how they work in practice.
Taking part in an EU Lingua project
East Ayrshire Council and colleagues from Europe took part in a Lingua project to create teaching material for 6-10-year olds.
Supporting Polish pupils in your school
Help give Polish pupils in secondary school the opportunity to capitalise on their native language.
Football videos celebrate languages and friendship
Pupils at Dalmellington Primary School made videos during World Cup 2006 with the theme 'A time to make friends'.
Chinese language special
How schools have started to introduce Chinese language and culture across the curriculum - interviews with foreign language assistants and teachers and resources, quizzes and blogs.
Celebrating other cultures and nations
Pupils at Park School, Kilmarnock, held an International Day to celebrate multiculturalism. Watch the video of their activities.
Teaching Chinese at St George's School
How St George's School in Edinburgh teaches Chinese language and culture and strengthens links abroad.
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Joining a European community
Shawlands Academy crosses borders to share learning with European partner schools in a Comenius 1 project.