[cma-l] Connecting Classrooms to Re-open for Applications (UK)

[Tamar Millen]

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Connecting Classrooms to Re-open for Applications (UK)
The British Council has announced that the next application deadline for 
schools to apply to the Connecting Classrooms programme will be the 21st 
October 2011. Under Connecting Classrooms, grants are available to 
schools and local authorities/federations of schools (or affiliated 
bodies) from the UK to set up partnerships with schools usually from two 
different countries within one continent.

The aim of these partnerships is to bring an international dimension to 
young people’s learning, to improve their knowledge and understanding of 
other cultures and prepare them for life and work as global citizens. 
Partnerships last for three years, initially, and participating schools 
are eligible for funding to support activities and projects that sustain 
the link during this period.   The level of funding available depends 
upon the countries involved in the partnership.

The British Council will provide further information in the summer term 
about the partner countries available and the application process.  Last 
year the participating regions included sub-Saharan Africa, North 
Africa, Central and South Asia, East Asia, Middle East, China and Latin 
America.
For more information visit:

http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-connecting-classrooms-how-
to-get-involved.htm

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Tamar Millen
Arts Coordinator
Community Media Association
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