Shared Sharing Practice

Links abroad

Introduction to links abroad

Information about what linking abroad means and the benefits it can bring.

Creating links abroad

How to get started - check out these websites recommended by teachers for creating links with schools abroad.

Maintaining links abroad

Advice for teachers on how to maintain links and exchanges with foreign schools, including information on setting a timescale, developing communal projects and ideas for expanding links.

Funding for links abroad

Information for teachers about organisations that offer funding to schools to create medium- to long-term links with foreign schools in different parts of the world.

Schools making European links

Information about projects where schools in Scotland made links with other schools in Europe.

Making exchanges with schools abroad

Find out about the experience of two schools that took part in an exchange programme where pupils have visited and attended foreign schools.

Photo of students from Grantown Grammar School at the Summer Palace in Beijing

Links abroad

Useful advice, information and examples of practice to help you make the most of your link with a foreign school.

Global classroom partners

Information about the foreign links made by Anderson High School, Lerwick, with schools in France and Germany, and contains details of the Global Learning and International Classroom scheme.

Spotlight on an online project

Details of Musselburgh Grammar School’s online projects connecting at least 900 pupils with others in foreign schools. Includes details of their website, school trips, and blogs.