The Roche School is delighted to have attained the British Council’s prestigious International School Award 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, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life and work in today’s world.
The Roche School’s international work includes launching London’s first Spanish Bilingual Stream classes for Reception to Year 2, conducting an annual Languages Week to celebrate the school’s multicultural pupil body that speaks over 25 languages, and exchanging letters with a school in France.
On hearing the news that The Roche School had achieved the award, Headteacher Jonny Gilbert was thrilled:
“I am delighted that the British Council has given their International Award to The Roche School. It recognises the exceptional education we provide, not only in offering the only Spanish Bilingual Stream in London but in our integrated approach to nurturing open-minded global citizens with a deep appreciation of other cultures and languages. We will continue to build on this ethos in the coming years.”
Shannon West, Head of UK Schools for the British Council, said: “The Roche School’s international work has earned the school well-deserved recognition with the British Council International School Award – Foundation Certificate.
We are delighted and proud that The Roche School is committed to developing a whole school approach to embedding and celebrating international work. The dedication from everyone is enriching education and supporting globally aware young people and the development of key skills.
We thank all involved in this important work; embedding an international ethos across a school can lead to International School Award accreditation, which is the highest level of the award. Schools looking to join this supportive and engaging global network should contact us at the British Council.”
The International School Award is available worldwide and 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 a number of partner schools
- Year-round international activity
- Involvement of the wider community
