Opportunity overview
A sister school relationship involves the formalised pairing of 2 school communities for the purpose of initiating and maintaining reciprocal educational activities.
A free resource covering all aspects of sister school relationships is available for schools. You can contact global.opportunities@qed.qld.gov.au to request a copy of the Sister school guidelines for Queensland state schools.
Program details
Sister school relationships provide the opportunity to:
- enhance cultural understanding and generate skills to communicate across cultures
- enable students to explore new cultures, experience new learning settings and develop qualities to become active global citizens
- develop language skills of teachers and students
- facilitate and maintain school-to-school and community-to-community involvement
- foster current and future ties between the countries where schools are located, building on the needs and mutual goals of the schools.
Application
For schools
Who can apply?
Queensland state school sector only.
How to apply
Contact Global Opportunities
global.opportunities@qed.qld.gov.au to submit an expression of interest.