We provide support for schools to develop international partnerships and enable pupils and staff alike to positively engage with other cultures and languages.

Taking part in projects with an overseas partner school where the target language is spoken, hugely enriches the languages curriculum. The added dimension of pupils meeting, either face-to-face or virtually, and having access to authentic cultural input undoubtedly raises standards and motivation for language learning.

Our programmes enable language skills to be developed in a real context, providing pupils with a positive experience of language learning, broadening their cultural horizons and challenging preconceived notions.

By engaging with the international dimension, schools not only enhance the delivery of languages but a variety of other curriculum areas, while at the same time meeting a range of key national agendas in England, including:

• The National Languages Strategy
• The Primary Languages Strategy
• 'Putting the World into World-Class Education — An International Strategy for Education, Skills and Children's Services'
• Every Child Matters
• Sustainable Schools
• Excellence and Enjoyment