International Durham

A fantastic and developing programme for schools in our region to celebrate language learning and linguistic diversity.

Looking forward to 2023 – Chinese/Lunar New Year celebrations I know that schools are very busy places at the moment but I wanted to flag with you the opportunities for County Durham schools to become involved in our celebrations to mark the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year begins on 22 January. It…

Thirteen groups of pupils from seven North East schools took up the challenge to create a compelling pitch to have Bishop Auckland included on a tourist itinerary of the UK for Spanish visitors. The teams had to undertake reading, writing and listening challenges before pitching to the panel of judges ; Dr Johnson from Durham…

Representatives of the 6,500 international students at Durham University were welcomed by The Rt Worshipful Mayor of Durham, Chair of Durham County Council and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global) of Durham University at a special event in Durham Town Hall. The new students join a community of students and staff which represents over 130 different nations. The…

Making the most of school international partnerships  Newcastle Civic Centre  Wednesday, 28 September 1500 – 1700  Led by British Council colleagues, this session; designed for school leaders and classroom teachers of all phases, will consider the rationale for school partnership activity and present school linking opportunities.  This FREE event will allow attendees to  The event…

Please find below our planned Autumn programme. Please email international@durham.gov.uk for more information about the events Date Title Venue Notes 28 September Making the most of school international school partnerships Newcastle Civic Centre With British Council and International Newcastle 6 October Briefing for International School Award Belmont School For County Durham schools 19 October Civic…

SPECIAL INVITATION TO TEACHERS OF GERMAN – 16 November  1500 -1730  Durham University, School of Modern Languages and Cultures  The Durham Global Alliance would like to extend a special invitation to teachers of German from across the North East region. We know how important it is to network and to share information and advice and…

A small number of places are still available. Priority to County Durham schools Special schools’ screening – Wednesday 9 November  0930 – 1500    GalaDurham and at Durham University  Schools may apply for up to 10 pupil places at this special screening which is followed by workshops at the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at…

Celebrate Diwali   To mark Diwali, Durham County Council’s International Office is offering schools the chance to have FREE access to a lively telling of the traditional Diwali story by Peter Chand, one of Europe’s renowned Indian storytellers. GemArts commissioned this special film which is available to view from the GemArts Vimeo site from 17 –…

The County Council’s international office has been working with a range of partners to build international learning opportunities for schools across the county. Some offer support with delivery of MFL in the curriculum, others help build a global perspective to teaching and learning. We will regularly update information on this site as each event approaches….