In recognition of their work to bring the world into the classroom, CITA International School; Glisten International Academy; Grace Schools; Newhall International School; The Riverbank School and St Mary’s International School have received the British Council’s International School Award.
The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do outstanding work in international education, such as through links with partner schools overseas. 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 to live and work as global citizens.
Stephen Forbes, director of Operations, British Council Nigeria in his welcome address at the award ceremony in Lagos, said “The British Council have been impressed by the great improvements shown through the range of international activities that have taken place within these schools and to hear the feedback on how these activities have helped to raise young people’s awareness and appreciation of other cultures around the world”.
Forbes said “As the British Council celebrates 75years in Nigeria; we would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate every school that has embraced the International School Award over the last five years in Nigeria and contributed to its success”.
These schools have demonstrated excellence and commitment to embedding international dimension and understanding within the ethos of their school and curriculum. Through collaboration activities in partnership with other schools and seeing their students bring stimulating projects alive from paper to play. The teachers also ensured to implement 21st-century skill set in their lessons such as; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Communication and Collaboration, Digital Literacy, Citizenship, Student Leadership and Personal Development.
Mohammed Ahmed, director Schools Education and Society, British Council Nigeria on his part opines British Council’s commitment in developing international education in Nigeria and fostering collaboration amongst international schools worldwide to positively impact the education sector in Nigeria and around the world. In his words “The British Council is enabling teachers and school leaders to create a learning environment where they can integrate global learning into the classroom”, Ahmed said
Lynda Ashaolu, programme manager, Schools Education and Society, British Council Nigeria, said “The schools’ fantastic international work has rightfully earned them this prestigious award. The International School Award is a great chance for schools to showcase the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. Adding an international dimension to children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful future careers in an increasingly global economy”. She encouraged other schools to embrace this good work and register for the next cycle of the award.
KELECHI EWUZIE
