International Links

Comberton Village College gained the International School Award in 2003. The Award is valid for 3 years and CVC has been successful at being re-accredited six times since then.  This is an extremely impressive record and shows how committed we are to promote Internationalism in our school.

The award recognises the school’s work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award is a badge of honour for schools which 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. 

In the autumn term, Mr Law (Principal) and Mrs Burgess ( International School Coordinator) were interviewed by the British Council for a promotional video the International School Award team was making and we are very proud to be sharing this video with you all now: Your partnership, your way | British Council).

A global outlook is a key feature of the curriculum at Comberton, which has partner schools in France, Spain, Peru, South Africa, Japan, Egypt, Bangladesh. We are also currently in the process of relaunching our partnership with a school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fostering an international dimension is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools to help young people live and work as global citizens in a shrinking world and this award recognises schools which fulfil a number of specific criteria: 

• An international ethos embedded throughout the school
• A majority of pupils within the school impacted by and involved in international work
• Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools
• Curriculum-based work across a range of subjects
• Year-round international activity
• Involvement of the wider community

John Rolfe, from the British Council, said: ‘The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award. The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate 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.’

Marielle Burgess

International School Coordinator