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Do you want a partner school in the UK?

Your school can establish a partnership with one of secondary schools in the UK.

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Global school partnerships
The UK, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean

what do we do?
The programme provides advise and guidance, proffessional development opportunities and grants to schools that are using school partnerships as a means  for developing a global dimension within their curriculum.

We also promote and support partnerships between schools in Tanzania and the UK. by contributing to the professional development of teaching staff, the curriculum and an exchange between students and teachers. find out more.

How do I find a partner?
Below are a number of places to start looking for a partnership:

The Global Gateway site which includes a large database of schools that are interested in establishing school partnership.
Local Community contacts where your local community may have contacts with the UK which you can follow up or maybe a twinning association, links through faith groups or individuals.
Neighbouring/Local Schools- These may already have a partner with schools in the UK So you may learn more from them.

How to develop your school partnership?
There are no set rules on how to get a partner school in the UK, however the following process works well:

UK teacher makes contact with your school in Tanzania.
Both parties discuss areas of mutual interest.
UK or Tanzania head teacher visits partner school to discuss the framework and details of the agreement.
Student delegation visits partner school.
Students keep in contact using e-mail and Internet.
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