Wellington School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award

Wellington School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom for the sixth time.

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 with schools so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, said: ‘The school has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work and links with schools abroad.

The International School Award is a chance for schools to be recognised for their important work in bringing the world into their classrooms. This is especially commendable when schools have been deeply affected by the global pandemic. The desire to build on their international work shines through and it is with utmost pride that we celebrate their achievements.

By embedding an international dimension in children’s education, these schools are preparing their students for successful lives in the UK or further afield, empowering them to be global citizens, and are creating vital opportunities in an increasingly global economy.’

The assessors commended the school on very successfully meeting the requirements for Reaccreditation for the Full British Council International School Award. In particular, they noted the strong and active international partnerships and links we enjoy with many countries and continued:

‘You provide your students many opportunities to enhance their language skills, through interactions with their international peers, as part of collaborative projects. I am impressed how you have engaged all your students in activities that help them to develop as global citizens. I enjoyed watching the video of the Model United Nations and very aware of its power in encouraging young people to think about the complexities of global politics and issues. It is creditable that you also provided the opportunity for members of the student body to organise events such as Fairtrade Fortnight. It was a pleasure to read your submission. Congratulations!’

Our portfolio of evidence highlighted many of the international and global citizenship activities that our pupils throughout the school took part in last session. Our reaccreditation is valid for three years.

Later in the session, the school will be invited to receive our certificate at a British Council ceremony.