Information for Schools and Teachers
Have a look at our newly designed page for schools and teachers. We have put together information and lots of useful links for you.
Stereotypes wither when human contacts flourish, and we should continue to encourage our young people to know more about each others' countries. I am pleased that our two governments are actively looking at new ways to promote these contacts and I hope to see something of this whilst I am here.
(Queen Elizabeth II. said this in a speech given during her state visit in the Berliner Zeughaus)
UK-German Connection
In November 2004, during her state visit to Germany, HM The Queen and German President Horst Köhler noted the vital need to involve especially our younger generation in building future understanding between our two countries and called upon our two governments and societies to do more to encourage contact and friendship between young Germans and Britons.
UK-German Connection is the direct fruit of this initiative.
With its "umbrella" role, it provides easy access to and a co-ordinating service for all UK-German opportunities for the school, youth and training sectors.
Bringing young people from both sides of the Channel closer together has an immensely positive and lasting impact on UK-German relations. Says Ute Paetzig, Director of UK-German Connection: “Stereotypes are quickly dismantled and young people easily make friends.“ Or as young Anthony from Sheffield put it during his trip to Leipzig: “The Germans – they’re just like us!“
Visit www.the-voyage.com or www.ukgermanconnection.org for UK-German project.
A Prime Example: Berlin-Belfast Partnership
The aim of the Berlin-Belfast partnership (supported by UK-German Connection- see above) is to build long lasting sustainable links between schools, youth groups, education authority staff and youth workers of both cities, so as to contribute to the development of skilled, knowledgeable and responsible citizens. We hope to see joint projects undertaken by the young people and study visits by those who work with young people. I hope the partnership will also go beyond education and lead to links between other spheres of society - in the political, commercial, business and social sectors of each city as they explore ways to support this partnership.
'Web 2.0 changes the face of politics' - this motion was debated by two mixed teams from Leibniz School in Berlin and Campbell College in Belfast, 9 February 2009
Students participate in a podium discussion in Berlin on overcoming divisions
, 5 February 2008
Achievers International
Achievers International is an exciting programme for schools combining practical experience with business theory whilst running a real import/export school company.
Further information
Reports and Projects
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Schüler debattieren aktuelle politische Themen auf Englisch
Operation COLUMBUS is a project created by Sussex Police designed to ensure the safety and well being of international language students during their visits.
- Sussex Police - Youth Zone (Operation Columbus)
Interesting Links
Come and Visit the British Consulate-General Düsseldorf
Are you interested in the United Kingdom and would you like to find out more about the workings of the Foreign Office? Then do come and visit us at the Consulate.
Einblicke in die britische Außenpolitik
Jugendschutz
Hier finden Sie die wichtigsten Regeln zum Jugendschutz in Grossbritannien. (nur auf deutsch)
Lesen Sie mehr (pdf-Datei)
Schulpartnerschaften
Informationen über die Suche von deutsch-britischen Schulpartnerschaften
Lesen Sie mehr (pdf Dokument)
Global Gateway for Schools
On behalf of the Department for Education and Skills, the British Council manages an online portal on international partnerships in education.
Read more information
Publications
If you would like to order or donwload publications in English, please click here.
Useful Links
Teaching in the UK
Information for teachers who want to work in the UK
Pädagogischer Austauschdienst
Supports international exchanges at schools
Department for Education
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.
IELTS
Information on the IELTS language test in Germany
Education UK Germany
Information on studying and learning English in the UK (in German)
Englisch lernen online
A website by the British Council. Learn English online.
Learn English
Learn English with the BBC
Letternet
Find pen pals all over the world
World Pen Pals
Are you looking for a pen pal in the UK?
Independent Schools Council
A database with 1,300 independent British schools
Kids' Corner
Information on traditions, language and people in the UK
Links on Africa
Learning Africa
Development policy and Africa are key themes of the British G8 presidency and European Council presidency. On this website you can find projects that highlight problems in Africa und suggest solutions.
Commission for Africa
Pages for pupils and teachers on the website of the Commission for Africa.
BBC Africa
The motto is "Africa lives on the BBC". Here you can find a lot of information, photos and a quiz.
Global Schools
DFID Global School Partnerships promotes partnerships between schools in the UK and schools in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
