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Educating Across the Globe

International Dimension Antrim Grammar School has gained the prestigious British Council International School Award four times in acknowledgement of the wide range of international activities and opportunities we present to our pupils and we are currently working towards re-accreditation of the 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 our work, so that our pupils gain the cultural understanding and skills they need to live and work as global citizens. School Visits Within the UK and Abroad A variety of trips overseas occur on a regular basis. All school trips have the underlying aim of developing a wider understanding and appreciation of other cultures and customs. Some of the many examples of opportunities that have been or are currently offered to pupils include ski-trips to the different resorts in Europe, French trips to Paris, a rugby tour of South Africa and a Technology trip to London. International Students Antrim Grammar School seeks to develop partnerships with schools around the world. The school actively promotes the development of languages through events such as Languages Diversity Week and the ever popular Year 8 breakfast. We also offer extra-curricular opportunities such as our highly successful French Debating and Language Clubs and enrichment classes in other languages. For Sixth Form pupils, Antrim Grammar School offers the opportunity to work with language assistants to develop oral skills in their target language. In recent years, we have established a wide range of teaching and learning links with other schools and have hosted pupils from France, China and South Africa. We have hosted many teacher visits from international schools which have provided a further international dimension to our work.

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